The moment I saw the faux versions of the high-end brands I was in awe. I just couldn’t believe my eyes. The handles, the straps, the fabric – they were so close to the originals. My mind was blown.
So, of course, I purchased one – a Louis Vuitton-inspired shoulder bag. I was sure it was going to be one of those ‘hit & run’ types of purchases – the ones you regret ever buying later. But to my surprise, the contraption paid for itself the minute I stepped out of the mall. Everyone around me went bonkers when they laid their eyes on the bag. They couldn’t believe it was a replica!
The compliments that ensued were beyond my expectations – people were calling it more authentic than the real thing! I had to agree; it looked almost like the real deal. It was as if they had taken the label right off the genuine article and placed it on my makeshift bag.
My beloved Louis Vuitton replica may have been ‘imitation’ but it certainly wasn’t ‘duplicate’ – these people could’t tell the difference at all. I