First off, the real deal Diors? They’re *all* made in Italy, apparently. That’s what the internet says, anyway. So, if your “Dior” sunnies say “Made in China” or, heaven forbid, have a sticker that says “Italy” slapped haphazardly on ’em, run. Just run. It’s faker than my last online dating profile pic (jk… mostly).
And speaking of looking… they gotta *look* right. I saw some online, and oh my god, the “Dior” logo was like, crooked! Like, seriously? You’re trying to fake high fashion, at least get the font right! It’s like they printed it using that old dot matrix printer your grandma still uses. Plus, the quality, ugh. The plastic felt like it was about to snap in half just from *looking* at it.
Now, I’m not saying all replicas are garbage. Some are actually pretty decent. But you gotta *really* scrutinize ’em. Check the hinges, are they sturdy? Does the lens actually offer UV protection? Because fried eyeballs are *not* a good look, no matter how fashionable your shades are.
Honestly, I’ve even contemplated getting some “designer sunglasses dupes” I’ve seen advertised. Like, are they trying to trick people, or are they basically saying, “Hey, we look like Dior, but we’re not. Deal with it”? It’s kinda clever, in a way. Gets you the *look* without the guilt of buying a straight-up fake.
But here’s the real kicker, and this is just my opinion: sometimes, it’s better to just rock a really cool pair of sunglasses that *aren’t* trying to be something they’re not. You know? Like, find a pair that suits your face, are well-made, and make you feel like a million bucks. Who cares if they’re not Dior? Confidence is the best accessory, and you can’t fake that, baby!
