5 ways to get good fake designer handbags Carrying such a bag is a status symbol that says two things about you that are crucial for social survival in Dallas: I love myself, Alexander Wang and I have enough money for excessive luxury. But how do you get a good-sized bag without spending $500-$1500 or more? The ones you can get for under $300 can only contain your Starbucks gift card. What if you'd like a whole purse or, better yet, a shoulder bag? You've just got to keep your eyes open and know what to look for. I once noticed an ad in my campus paper that read: "Louis Vuitton seekers interested in good fakes? Call ." This doesn't happen often, but it is possible. I ended up meeting the seller in a crowded Albertson's parking lot on a Sunday afternoon. (However, this kind of endeavor needs to be undertaken with a certain amount of caution since it's no longer legal to sell copies that are "too good." Although it's unlikely that a buyer will be arrested for purchasing, sellers can go to jail. I was also lucky that my distributor turned out to be in his 70s' rendering him virtually unthreatening, but if you end up with someone that makes you uncomfortable, remember that no fake bag is worth your life.) There he popped his trunk and revealed to me my salvation: an almost perfect imitation of Alexander Wang online the $1200 traditional LV monogram canvas shoulder bag. Its cream and chocolate speckled pattern somewhat resembles leopard print, but really consists of little LVs, a hollowed circle, a diamond with a four-sided asterisk cut-out, and then the asterisk beside it, like the remaining dough of a cookie cutter. The bag's only give-away was that the printing looked a little lighter than it should. 2. Buy through eBay, craigslist, or other forms of e-commerce They're a gamble if you're hunting for real bags, but if you'd like a good fake, as long as what you purchase looks almost exactly like a legitimate designer bag, you're paying for the belief that it's real. However, the prices are a little higher than they should be considering that you're most likely buying a fake, but if you can't tell, it might be worth the slight investment. I purchased two Louis Vuitton bags from eBay that I'm still not convinced are fakes. The monogram is correct, they came with a dust cover and receipt, they're real leather, they have the proper stitched-in label in the lining, the brass zippers are durable, and the stitching is high quality overall. If I'm unsure about whether they're fakes after two years of ownership, I doubt I'll be made at a cocktail party. 3. Visit second-hand stores like Buffalo Exchange and Goodwill During a visit to Buffalo Exchange near campus, I noticed a college kid waiting in line to sell his clothes. One of his items was a seemingly legitimate Louis Vuitton monogram backpack. I couldn't help asking if it was real as we neared the selling counter. He said he didn't think so because he bought it online and it wasn't expensive. The Buffalo sales representative's ears perked up, and she informed us of their store policy: they can only sell it if it's not believed to be a fake. Though I ended up buying it off him in the parking lot for $50, if I had kept my mouth shut Buffalo would've bought it from him and sold it for very little. Why? Uncertainty of a bag's authenticity creates a loophole: stores are allowed to sell alleged designer bags if they can't prove that they're fakes, but if they also can't prove they're real, they can't sell them for much. Thrift stores are a great place to find extremely convincing fakes or cheap real bags. I bought a $4 Kate Spade bag at Goodwill that is certainly real (no feet and legitimate lining) but whoever priced it was unsure. Because of this selling loophole, consignment stores are also a great place to get good fakes or cheap real bags. I bought a $100 Kate Spade bag at one for only $30, but Cheap Alexander Wang this situation can be rare. Consignment store personnel tend to grab the best designer stuff before it hits the floor, and even if something does make it to the customer level, nothing designer stays around for long. The key is to visit often. Though these are not necessarily common in Dallas, surely there are a few out there. However most people Alexander Wang outlet find their fake Prada in New York City, specifically Time Square. All you need to do is to walk up to a table with Alexander Wang Shoes the legal "inspired" bags on it (like the fake Dooney Bourke bags that have two capital Ds on them, or the Prada-like bags Alexander Wang Handbags that say something like "Newport" inside the signature metal wedge) and act bored. If you look them over carefully, then smile and try to walk off, many sellers will ask you something like, "Were you looking for Prada?" If you say "yes," you will possibly be instructed to chase someone across a street to a cleverly hidden trash bag. Inside will be very convincing fake Prada or other designer bags that look as if they've fallen off the truck. But it's recommended not to pay more than $100 for these. Do not design or sell fake designer bags unless it's obvious and stated that they're replicas. This information is for entertainment purposes only, and any other decided purposes are at the risk of the individual. Every time Stile sees a suit, bag, wallet, watch or necktie, I ask myself: could it be a fake? The truth is, apart from small details like stitching and labels, a lot of the time you can't tell. Sure it might not be posh or sophisticated to dupe someone by showing of your Dolce and Gabbana when it's really a "Dolce and Gabbeena," but for some it's their only option. True story: my Dolce and Gabbeena necktie I bought on the streets of Hong Kong for comparison reasons looks exactly like my identical real D It fools even fashion-types. Why is this? you see, many factories overseas practice this: They fire up the plant again for personal profit when the "real" company signs off on the product being made and heads back to Italy. Many "fakes" are, in fact, real -- minus the label. And the um, integrity. Is there High Society cred in wearing the real deal? Of course. I'd never wear a "Paul Smythe" to dupe people into thinking it was Paul Smith, but for many this is their only option. And if that's the case, Kelly, well done. Many readers who can't afford the real deal (especially with mortgages failing and gas prices costing more and more) will find this most useful. Stile, on the other, can't be seen in anything but the real thing. Not all of us are fortunate enough to have an endless bank account, and finding good fakes or deals on legit items is always a challenge, so thanks for the ideas. I have no problem with purchasing such items; I was recently thrust from college into the professional world, and looking appropriate can be expensive! One could easily spend a paycheck or two on clothes without blinking an eye, so finding good deals on fashionable and/or fake accessories and clothes is extremely important to someone in my position. As far Alexander Wang Purses as supporting terrorism; what a ridiculous claim! Anyone who buys gas is more of a terrorism supporter than someone who buys a fake purse. I'm also not concerned about stealing revenue or jeapordizing the livelyhood of the original creator; I think they're well off enough as it is (look at the ridiculous prices they charge)! The article was written well and actually provided some helpful information. I couldn't ask for more. I felt the article was useful and thank Kelly for taking the time to share this information. I have both real and fake versions of top brand purses and it wasn't through a motivation of 'social climbing', there are simply styles I like that top designers make but sometimes they are out of my price range. Which is why I agree with the comment below that I am not going to feel sorry for the multi-millionaire designers who are charging upwards of $700 for a simple brown purse with their logo plastered all over it. I believe style isn't about the amount spent but rather clever and unexpected combinations. My personal favorite bag is a "Prada" purse I picked up from a street vendor in New York and the experience that went along with it only makes it more special to me. For those who want to pay full price for essentially the same thing, go ahead and cling to the idea that you are somehow superior because the lining is stitched differently.