To Knockoff or not to Knockoff...that is the question?

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A knockoff is one thing; fake is another. I have zero respect for people who buy either and try and pass it off as the real thing.

Not trying to pass anything off as anything. I would never ever carry a fake...inspiration is something else and I see it on all levels. I would never carry a bag that puts someone else’s name, other than their own, on it.
 
Fakes are never good to buy...whether you have bought one knowingly or not....but what I want to know is are the knockoffs any better?
For those of us who would probably never be able to buy a Chanel Classic Flap...or a Hermes Birkin...is it ok to buy from those designers at the lower end of the market how create bags that are similar to some of these Icons. These are bags that dont have the labels or the branding but still have the styling.
I have bought something that is similar to the Classic flap...and I am not ashamed about it.
For me its a way to try these iconic bags out without the cost...but also without the stigma of a fake (as a fake to me is a bag that has all the branding of these brands and are there to fool)
So what say you...would like to know your thoughts.
Fakes, Knock-Offs, Bootlegs and even inspired items copied from the major luxury houses are not for me... I would still long for the authentic item from the boutique with all the bells and whistles like, paper shopping bag, box ribbon, tissue paper and store receipt from the luxury house... and all the free champagne I could handle. lol. The money spent on a fake item, even if it was for only one dollar, my ego wouldn't and couldn't allow me to. Even if no one knew... I would know, and that is too much for me to handle. Some people are okay with it, and that's cool too... what ever feels good to you... how you feel about yourself on the inside. it's truly what's on the inside that counts, not so much what's on the outside.
"J!m"
 
I believe that’s the same bag I bought in a different color. If it is the maker is Anifeel.

Yes, it’s Ainifeel. I just bought a purple one with the gold chain. These are worry free bags and relatively inexpensive. I am able to crossbody the bags too. The bags are a win for me!
Thanks. I found some Ainifeel bags on Amazon, but I didn't see that style.
 


I just want to add that I bought the large size. Same size as a 226.

I have a ton of designer bags in my closet. Chanel’s, Hermes, Valentino’s, Balenciaga’s. Having the inspired bag lets me be under the radar, yet, stylish. When I want to go all out on the town, I take out my designer bags.

Honestly, I do not see this as a knockoff. There are no labels. I just think they are beautifully made bags for $100 range. And the colors are so saturated and beautiful!

Regardless of the brand of bag, I always look put together and rock whatever bag I carry! Confidence is the best accessory!
 
Thanks. I found some Ainifeel bags on Amazon, but I didn't see that style.

For some reason this style is hard to find, especially with the gunmetal chain, and they sell out quick Actually I didn’t look if the blue was gold or gunmetal. I can’t find the one I ordered just yesterday unless I backtrack to it through my order. If you click on one of the other Anifeel’s then go halfway down the page for other bag sometimes you can find them that way. Does that make sense? They show a listing of other bags by same maker.
 
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For some reason this style is hard to find, especially with the gunmetal chain, and they sell out quick Actually I didn’t look if the blue was gold or gunmetal. I can’t find the one I ordered just yesterday unless I backtrack to it through my order. If you click on one of the other Anifeel’s then go halfway down the page for other bag sometimes you can find them that way. Does that make sense? They show a listing of other bags by same maker.
Thanks! I found them by adding "quilted&chain strap" to my search.
 
I just want to add that I bought the large size. Same size as a 226.

I have a ton of designer bags in my closet. Chanel’s, Hermes, Valentino’s, Balenciaga’s. Having the inspired bag lets me be under the radar, yet, stylish. When I want to go all out on the town, I take out my designer bags.

Honestly, I do not see this as a knockoff. There are no labels. I just think they are beautifully made bags for $100 range. And the colors are so saturated and beautiful!

Regardless of the brand of bag, I always look put together and rock whatever bag I carry! Confidence is the best accessory!

Agree 100%! I also have a lot of other high end bags but with these I don’t feel nauseous when someone spills something on me in a crowded club or something. A time and a place for everything!
 
Even though I own and love many high end designer bags, I’ve fallen in love with the contemporary RM Edie bag that has drawn inspiration from Chanel and Saint Laurent. The bags are well made and come in so many pretty colors.
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I like a lot of the RM bags. That metallic one is beautiful! It’s great if you can pick them up on sale too!
 
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