So, how do you dodge the bullet? Well, first things first, peep that plate. You know, the one with the Vivienne Westwood name etched on it? That thing needs to be *pristine*. We’re talking crisp letters, even spacing, the whole nine yards. If it looks wonky or smudged, red flag city! Seriously, a real VW bag ain’t gonna have no sloppy craftsmanship. Think of it like this, it’s like finding a typo on a luxury car, it’s just not gonna happen.
And like, speaking of money, let’s talk price. If someone’s slinging a supposedly genuine VW bag for, like, two hundred quid when the real deal usually costs triple that (or more!), alarm bells should be ringing like crazy. It’s like when you see a “Rolex” watch being sold on the street for 20 bucks, you *know* something’s up. Don’t get me wrong, sales happen, but if it sounds *too* good to be true, it probably is. Trust your gut!
Then there’s the orb. Oh, the iconic orb. Those little studs, the base of the bag, around the bag, wherever! They should all have the orb design on them. And the orb itself? Gotta be the right shape, the right design. No shortcuts! If it looks off, even a little bit, that’s a major giveaway.
I saw this poor girl on Vinted trying to figure out if her bag was real or not, right? Paying £280, which… I mean, that’s a chunk of change! And she had *no* idea how to tell. That’s why I’m writing this, so hopefully, you can avoid that situation! And hey, it’s not just bags, either. The same logic applies to Vivienne Westwood necklaces. If it’s going for £20-50, it’s about as real as my chances of marrying Harry Styles. Just saying.
Honestly? If you’re really worried, your best bet is to buy directly from the Vivienne Westwood website or a reputable department store. Yeah, it might cost more, but you’ll have peace of mind knowing you’re getting the real deal. Plus, you get that fancy packaging and the whole “I bought it from *the* Vivienne Westwood store” bragging rights.
