So, let’s talk dupes. The sneaky, often surprisingly good, world of designer lookalikes. First off, let’s be clear, we’re not talking about blatant fakes. We’re talking about bags that capture the *essence* of the Serpenti – that iconic snakehead clasp, the structured shape, the general air of poshness – without slapping a fake Bulgari logo on it. (That’s just tacky, tbh).
Now, where do you even *find* these mythical creatures? Well, Amazon, surprisingly, is a goldmine. Seriously! You can find dupes for practically anything there these days. And I mean, anything. Apparently they got dupes for ALAÏA, The Row, Khaite, Zimmermann, Larroudé, and even Celine. Like, whoa. I kinda wanna check it out now, lol.
And then there’s the whole quality thing. Listen, you’re not gonna get the *exact* same craftsmanship as a real Bulgari. Let’s be realistic. But you *can* find some pretty decent alternatives. I read somewhere that some dupes are even plated with real gold/palladium hardware and have onyx precious stones for eyes! I’m not sure if I buy *that* completely, but who knows?
Okay, so here’s where I get a little ranty (sorry, not sorry!). I’ve seen some dupes advertised for like, under £35. Like, *come on*. That’s probably gonna be… questionable, to say the least. I mean, I get wanting a bargain, but at that price point, you’re probably getting something that’s gonna fall apart after a week. Just sayin’. Maybe aim for something in the slightly higher price range. It’ll probably be worth it in the long run.
And speaking of price ranges, it’s not just about affordability. Sometimes, you just wanna try out a style before committing to the real deal. Like, maybe you’re not sure if the Serpenti style suits you. A dupe lets you experiment without dropping a small fortune. Smart, right?
