So, I was scrolling through eBay the other day (don’t judge, we all do it) and BAM! Fendi FF bags *everywhere*. And I’m not talking about the vintage ones your grandma might have stashed in the attic. I’m talking suspiciously “new” Fendi, like, too-good-to-be-true new. Which, let’s be honest, usually *is* too good to be true.
See, here’s the thing. Fendi, that ain’t cheap. We’re talking rent money for a freakin’ *bag*. So when you see a “Sunshine Tote Bag” made from “green technical mesh” (whatever *that* is) going for the price of a decent pizza…red flags, people! Red flags waving like crazy.
And the descriptions! Oh, the descriptions. You get gems like “all-over embossed logo print ; logo-engraved gold-tone hardware ; open top ; tortoiseshell-effect top handles ; adjustable detachable shoulder strap ; main compartment ; suede lining.” Okay, that *sounds* fancy, right? But read it again. It’s just… a lot of adjectives. Like they’re trying to blind you with details so you don’t notice the wonky stitching or the, uh, let’s call it “questionable” quality of the materials.
Then there’s the “Baguette FF-logo bag No more bulging pockets.” Seriously? That’s the selling point? “No more bulging pockets?” Listen, if I’m dropping serious cash on a Fendi Baguette, my pockets are going to be bulging with *satisfaction*, not spare change. And maybe some lip gloss. Priorities.
And don’t even get me started on the “baguette “FF” logo backpack created by Fendi in a smooth classic black nylon.” A *nylon* backpack? From Fendi? Unless we’re talking some super limited-edition collab (which it probably isn’t), that sounds… fishy. Like, really, really fishy.
Look, I’m not gonna sit here and preach about the evils of buying fake designer goods. People have their reasons. Maybe you like the look but can’t afford the real deal. Maybe you just don’t care about the authenticity. That’s your business.
