My friend and I, being the foolhardy teenagers that we were, decided to swipe this bag from the display. I knew it wasn’t real as soon as I touched it. It was so light! As if it were made out of paper. But we were still determined to make it work and so we took it home.
We quickly discovered it was an aha fake bag. We were disappointed but still excited to put together some kind of outfit using our newly acquired item. We managed to find a few pieces that complemented its style and went wild. We strutted around town, feeling as if we were a part of our own fashion show.
It felt like everyone was looking at us with envy. We felt so stylish and confident. It felt like I was a walking and talking masterpiece that everyone wanted a second glimpse of. I couldn’t believe how powerful an accessory could make someone feel.
After we got home, my friend and I realized the aha fake bag was falling apart. We tried our best to fix it but the ‘quality’ was too low and it failed. Sadly, our beautiful bag was nothing more than a fleeting memory.
My friend and I technically committed a crime but I decided to keep the experience close to me. It was a beautiful reminder of our youthful days and our adventure. The aha fake bag was my fursuiter at the time.
Since then, I often find myself coming back to this memory as a source of inspiration. The aha fake bag reminded me of the power of fashion; how one accessorising item could influence an outfit and the way you feel immediately. I learned to be confident in expressing myself and with that confidence, conquer the world.