A Response to the NYT Article on the Superfake Handbag Industry

It’s waltzing into brunch with a fake that takes chutzpah. Many times a handbag is cut from a single piece of alligator or crocodile skin so that the design of the bag is fluid and congruous. Finding such specific materials is a costly and time-consuming process. Add features like 18 karat gold hardware, with an inner Japanese silk lining, and you have created a very ornate handbag. Other styles resemble bags from Marc Jacobs and Tory Burch, among others. You can purchase items from J.Crew in stores, over the phone, or online.

Replicas can be high quality and look quite convincing. They might even come with dust bags and shopping bags identical to the luxury designers. Some designer bags are produced in limited quantities or are hard to find, making them inaccessible to the average consumer. Authentic designer handbags are typically priced higher, reflecting the quality of materials, craftsmanship, and brand value. If a bag is advertised at an unbelievably affordable price or sold at flea markets or clearance sales, it is likely a replica.

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