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Andrea Julia · Coach

Fake bag question

FashionPrincess · Hermes

I voted that I would tell him it was fake but I would also tell him that was very sweet and thank him for the thought.

lsubatgirl · Gucci

I would carry it and not care. My bf knows that street vendors sell fakes just because we have it here at home but if he bought it because he knew I really wanted it and did it out of love I wouldn't give a flip.

Prissy · Dooney & Bourke

It's the thought that counts right. It shows he pays attention to what you like.

JoceyBaby23 · Gucci

I picked the first answer.. and the bitchiest.. figures!

doveanunu · Dooney & Bourke

I could not pick one of the above choices. Here is what I would do:

I would let him know that it is fake because:

A. He might buy you another "real" bag on the street again. and

B. I believe in total honesty in a relationship.

BUT...I would also let him know how much it meant to you that he bought it. Then....if you can't bare to carry it everywhere, carry it at least a few times around him so that his ego is not bruised.

kenzie · Chanel

I second doveanunu's response.

Ally S · Kate Spade

I'll third this, just in case he decides to buy another one!

katya · BCBG

Ha, ha, ha! My bf bought me a "gucci" purse once. He was so excited, it was cute!

He found it at a vintage store and thought it was real. So not only is it fake, but it's a used, old fake!

I like vintage/thrift store stuff anyway, so it's not so bad, but the purse is covered in logos - a bit much for me. It's the thought that counts. I've worn it 2x when I've been out with him.
Forgot to add: I did tell him it was fake and said it wasn't a big deal to me. (it really isn't)

-- Edited by katya at 17:20, 2005-02-07

nyc_shopgirl · Dooney & Bourke

Oy that is a tough one umm yeah i have had this happen with my mom buying me a bag and my sister did it too. For my sister she bought each of her bridesmaid a kate spade bag turns out she was one short so she got me a different bag at cache so I was spared otherwise I try to wear it out once or twice to like the movies where it is dark.

honey · Gucci

a week ago when i first read this post i had a totally different response. but this past weekend when i went home my mom had a fake lv (it was a gift from one of her friends who is a really nice lady). my first instinct was to say "you can't walk around with me carrying a fake bag" but it just seemed so bitchy. plus in the grand scheme of things it's really not that big of a deal. it became an inside joke b/t us every time someone would compliment her on her bag.

Lola · Dooney & Bourke

I had an ex buy me a fake once...it was back in the day, a kate spade fake. He was so proud...so I was like "awww thanks!" then I just put in in the back of the closet and never wore it...so much for honesty, he was so proud though! I didn't have the heart to crush him...he eventually bought me *real* purses, so it was all good. :)