I’m sure many of us have heard of the craze for high quality replica handbags from China. “Where did you get that bag, it looks so real!” is the question that I get asked all the time. I just smile and nod knowingly, proud to be the owner of one of these masterfully crafted designer knock-offs.
It all started a few months ago when I was scrolling through my Instagram feed. Suddenly, this beautiful bag appeared. It was an exact match of a designer tote I had been coveting for ages and yet the price tag read a fraction of what I had expected. ‘This must be a replica’, I thought to myself. I had my doubts, but curiosity got the better of me so, I took the plunge and clicked ‘buy’.
A few days later when the parcel arrived, I couldn’t believe my luck. The bag was exactly like the one I had seen online and even the material felt real to the touch. It was high quality and incredibly well made, I was hesitant to admit that it was a replica! I started to suspect the differences the more I inspected and was shocked to realise that asides of the few small details I was able to spot, there was nothing to indicate that this was a knock-off.
It was then that I decided to hit the internet and see what else I could find. After doing a bit of research, I came to learn that the high quality replica handbags from China were a huge thing. The quality has become so good that, sometimes, even experts can struggle to tell them apart from a designer original. Even more astonishing is that their prices are incredibly low, which means I get to save a bunch of money for my style fix!
I quickly caught on to the game and began to look for more designer bags, sunnies and accessories. Who needs the real deal when you can find such amazing replicas? Moreover, I realised that buying from a known and reputable seller is the key to finding the good stuff. There are hundreds of stores online offering designer replicas but, not all of them are created equal. It’s best to do your research and look for ratings, reviews and the type of materials they use before committing to buy.
With some great picks now tucked away in my handbag collection, I have been receiving plenty of compliments. People are astonished at how real my bags look and I get asked all the time “where did you get it?” My answer? China, of course!