A Response to the NYT Article on the Superfake Handbag Industry
Recent studies have shown that many of these arguments have become academic as the buying public are becoming less "brand" motivated. It appears buyers are moving away from buying "brands" and shifting more to function. This change now worries both Louis Vuitton and Mr. Lee on the corner of Canal and Mulberry. Check with your airline if ammunition is allowed in checked bags.
First of all I wanted to see just how a "replica" bag is constructed. No doubt, the bags from these luxury brands are worth the money and are beautiful. Yet, spending about $3,000 or over on a bag is too much for an average lady. Things get weird around the QC (Quality Control) posts, where recent or prospective buyers ask other Redditors to rank the items they’ve already bought or are thinking of buying. But follow what your bag heart tells you 😊" on a faux Louis Vuitton satchel or "The heart is slightly off on bottom left but I am the person who notices when someone puts on eyeliner!!!
These bags use better materials, such as high-quality synthetic or genuine leather, and have more accurate designs and logos. These bags are often referred to as AAA+ or similar labels by Asian manufacturers. They may have fewer flaws than mid-quality replicas and can last longer with proper care, however an experienced eye can discern (fairly quickly) that these bags are fake. On the other hand, genuine designer bags have even and high-quality stitching throughout. This is because reputable designers take great pride in the quality of their products and use skilled artisans to ensure every stitch is perfect.
There are places (real stores, not just guys on the street) especially in florence that sell wallets, handbags, belts, made of beautiful Italian leather. They aren't Fendi, Prada and such, but they can be very nice, and won't break the bank for a gift for your sister. In Venice you could get her a beautiful piece of Murano glass, albeit a very small one