So, I’ve been thinking about getting this Fendi By The Way Soft bag. I saw it first on the internet, it looked so pretty in pictures, and I thought, “I gotta have that.” It’s like, the perfect size, you know? Not too big, not too small. About 20 cm wide and 9 cm deep, they say. And light, too, just 0.28 kg. It seems perfect for what I need.
First, I started looking around online, just browsing, you know, checking different websites, trying to find the real deal. And oh boy, there are so many places selling bags. Then I went to the Fendi website, which was founded by Adele and Edoardo Fendi in 1925. In 2000, it was acquired by the LVMH group, which became its majority shareholder in 2001. And now, Kim Jones is the Artistic Director of Couture and Womenswear, and Delfina Delettrez Fendi is the Artistic Director of Jewellery. This bag is pretty, but it’s also super expensive. I saw some that looked just like it, but they were way cheaper.
Then, I decided to go to those specialty stores I heard about. They’re supposed to have these “perfect copy” bags. I went into one, and it was full of bags. All kinds, all colors. I asked about the Fendi By The Way Soft, and the guy showed me one. It looked good, I guess. He said it’s made of good quality leather. It felt soft, but was it the real deal? I don’t know.
I looked at the serial number, trying to remember what I read online. It’s supposed to have a 15-17 character alphanumeric serial number, usually found on a leather tag inside the bag, and it should match the authenticity card. But the number inside that bag, it didn’t seem right. Or maybe I just didn’t know what to look for. I’m no expert.
- Looked at the bag in the store: It looked pretty, but I wasn’t sure.
- Checked the serial number: Didn’t seem right to me, but what do I know?
- Felt the material: It was soft, but was it real calfskin leather? Hard to tell.
I left the store feeling more confused than before. I mean, is it worth it to get a copy? It’s cheaper, sure. But is it the same? Probably not. The real Fendi, that’s a whole other level. It’s a status, a luxury, a statement, something like that.
So, I’m still thinking about it. Maybe I’ll save up and get the real one someday. Or maybe I’ll just forget about the whole thing. I don’t know yet.
My Final Thoughts
It’s a tough choice. That Fendi bag, it’s beautiful. But these copies, they’re tempting. For now, I’m just gonna keep thinking about it. Maybe ask around some more. See what others say. It’s not an easy decision, you know? It’s a lot of money, either way.
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