First off, like, what *is* Rep Hermes? Basically, it’s fancy talk for fake Hermes stuff. We’re talking Birkins, Kellys, belts, even *blankets* (who even knew fake Hermes blankets were a thing?). And people are SERIOUS about these reps. Like, dissecting the stitching, comparing leather grain, the whole nine yards. It’s kinda obsessive, but also… kinda impressive? The dedication, ya know?
You see posts like “1:1 Hermes belt?” and you think, “Okay, so this person wants a REALLY good fake.” And then you see reviews. Honest to god, people are writing full-on comparison reviews of real vs. fake Hermes blankets. Like, who has that kind of time? (Okay, maybe I’m a little jealous, lol).
Then there’s the whole “where do I FIND this stuff?” thing. It’s a whole underground economy of sellers and “factories” (air quotes because, let’s be real, we don’t really know WHAT goes on in these places). And the price points? Not exactly cheap. I saw a “REP Hermes Verrou Chaine Bag” listed for over $1200! I mean, you could buy a pretty decent pre-owned *real* bag for that kinda cash. Makes you think, doesn’t it? (Although, I’m sure the real version of that bag is like, 10 grand or more, so…)
And the leather! Oh man, the leather. They’re all “genuine animal leather” and “Exotic animal skins imported from Europe, South-east Asia and Australia.” Which… sounds kinda legit, right? But also… kinda sketchy? I mean, who’s checking the provenance of all this stuff? And are we *really* sure it’s not just cleverly disguised cowhide? (Just sayin’!)
Honestly, I’m on the fence about the whole thing. Part of me is like, “If it makes you happy, go for it.” But another part of me is like, “Isn’t it kinda…wrong?” Like, you’re contributing to the fake goods industry, which probably isn’t the best thing for the world. And you’re trying to *appear* to be something you’re not, which, okay, maybe we all do that a little bit, but this seems…extreme.
Plus, there’s always that fear of getting “called out,” right? Like, imagine strutting around with your “Birkin” and some Hermes aficionado spots it as a fake. Talk about embarrassing! (Although, honestly, if you’re confident enough to rock a fake Birkin, maybe you’re also confident enough not to care. Power to ya!).
