First off, lemme be real: Off-White is EXPENSIVE. Like, ridiculously so. So, naturally, there’s a HUGE market for stuff that looks like it, but… isn’t. You see a lot of these “inspired by” pieces, or straight-up fakes. Now, the real deal? The details are insane. The stitching, the fabric, the print quality… it’s all top-notch. Like, you can usually *feel* the difference.
But, and here’s where it gets kinda messy, sometimes the fakes are… really good. And honestly? If you’re just trying to rock a certain look, does it *really* matter if it’s 100% authentic? I mean, if you’re trying to flex on Instagram, maybe. But if you just like the design… well, that’s a different story.
I saw this guide on spotting a fake Off-White hoodie (the SS20 Dripping Arrows one, specifically), and it’s intense! Looking at everything from the placement of the arrows to the font used. It’s kinda crazy the level of detail people go to. But then again, there are folks who collect this stuff, so I guess it’s understandable.
Then you got these other brands doing their own takes on the style. Like that “Black Supreme x Off White Hoodie” thing? Sounds kinda cool, kinda bootleg-y. I dig it. It’s all about taking elements from the Off-White aesthetic and doing your own thing. I’m kinda vibing with that, ngl.
And, honestly, the whole “legit check” thing is kinda stressful. Like, who wants to be constantly worried about whether their hoodie is “real” enough? Sometimes, just rocking something you like is more important than the label. You know?
Plus, let’s be honest, some of the official Off-White stuff is kinda… out there. Like, some of those designs are just… loud. So, finding a lookalike that’s a little more subtle, a little more *you*, might actually be a win.
