First off, I saw this thing online, right? About how if a store’s got *every single* D&G item in every size and color imaginable, that’s a red flag. Like, duh! Even the fanciest department stores don’t usually have *that* much stock. Think about it, that sounds a bit tooo good to be true, doesn’t it? But then again, maybe they are just really good at what they do…
And then, there’s ThredUp. I saw someone mentioning buying a D&G dress there. Which, hey, good for them! But it makes you think, doesn’t it? Is it legit? I mean, I’ve found some amazing stuff at thrift stores, things that are actually authentic vintage or just really good quality in general. Someone even mentioned a suede D&G piece from like, 2000 or 2001. Suede? I dunno, I don’t think of Dolce & Gabbana and immediately think “suede.” But hey, maybe they had a suede phase. Anything is possible.
So, how *do* you tell? Ugh, it’s a pain. I guess you gotta look at the stitching, the fabric, the tags…the *details*, ya know? I mean, if the label looks like it was printed with a potato, probably not the real deal. And if the fabric feels like sandpaper, well, you’ve got your answer, right? But some fakes are getting *really* good. Like, scary good.
Personally, I’m always a bit suspicious if the price is *way* too low. I mean, Dolce & Gabbana is supposed to be fancy-pants designer stuff. It’s not gonna be priced like something you’d find at Forever 21 (no shade to Forever 21, I love a good bargain!).