First off, let’s be real: those Capucines bags are *expensive*. Like, seriously drain-your-bank-account expensive. So it’s no wonder there are tons of knock-offs floating around. And honestly, some of them are getting REALLY good. Like, scary good.
The biggest giveaway? I’d say it’s gotta be that *vachetta* leather. Oh man, that’s where the fakers often screw up big time. Authentic Louis Vuitton uses this raw, untreated leather that ages beautifully. It’s supposed to be kinda pale to start, and then gradually turn a yummy honey color over time – it’s called a patina, and it’s like, the sign of a well-loved (and genuine!) bag. If the “vachetta” on your Capucines is shiny, plasticky-looking, or even orange right off the bat? Run. Just run. It’s a dead giveaway.
Stitching is another HUGE tell. Real Louis Vuitton has *impeccable* stitching. We’re talking straight lines, even spacing, no loose threads, the whole shebang. If the stitching looks wonky, uneven, or like a toddler did it, it’s probably fake. I mean, seriously, they’re charging thousands of dollars, they can afford to pay someone to stitch properly, right?
And speaking of paying… that price tag! Like, if it’s too good to be true, it totally is. If you stumble upon a Capucines that’s priced way below market value, alarm bells should be going off like crazy. Sure, you might think you’ve found a steal, but more likely you’ve found a scam.
Okay, so, here’s my totally biased opinion: I kinda get why people buy fakes. I mean, a girl’s gotta have nice things, right? But honestly, the quality just isn’t there. Yeah, it might look okay from a distance, but up close? It’s usually pretty obvious. And it probably won’t last very long anyway. You’re better off saving up for the real deal, or finding a really good dupe from a reputable brand (there are some great alternatives out there, trust me).
Oh! And date codes. Don’t get me started on date codes. Those little things are supposed to tell you where and when the bag was made, but fakers can easily copy them. So, while it’s good to check, don’t rely on it as the ONLY way to tell if it’s real.
