First of all, Alexander Wang, right? High-end designer, all that jazz. Then you got Adidas, the OG sportswear brand. Put ’em together and BAM! Cool, twisted, kinda-expensive-as-heck stuff. Think upside-down logos, inside-out seams, stuff that looks like you accidentally wore your clothes backwards but in a *fashionable* way.
But here’s the kicker: the *price*. Seriously, who’s got that kinda dough to drop on…well, honestly, stuff that looks kinda messed up on purpose? That’s where the replicas come in.
Now, I gotta be honest, I’ve seen some pretty convincing fakes out there. Like, seriously, you’d have to be a legit expert to tell the difference. And okay, yeah, maybe buying a fake is kinda…wrong? But also, like, a real AW x Adidas windbreaker is gonna set you back, what, $300? $400? I saw one on StockX the other day going for like, almost 600 bucks! For a *windbreaker*! C’mon!
So, yeah, people are buying the replicas. It’s a thing. And honestly, can you really blame them? I mean, the aesthetic is cool, right? It’s got that kinda “effortlessly cool” vibe, even if it takes a lot of effort (or money) to actually achieve. The crinkled fabric? Genius, even if I don’t quite understand *why* it’s genius. I mean, wouldn’t you want to save some money and just crinkle your own clothes? jk
I saw this girl the other day rocking what *looked* like a real AW x Adidas track suit. She looked amazing. I was lowkey jealous. I’m pretty sure it was a replica, though. I mean, nobody I know actually owns that stuff. Unless they’re, like, secretly rich.
But here’s the real question: if you’re buying a replica, are you just buying the logo? Are you buying the *idea* of the collaboration? Are you buying the feeling of being cool and trendy? Or are you just buying a piece of clothing that looks kinda different? I dunno. It’s all kinda messed up, if you think about it too hard.
Honestly, I’m not judging. If you wanna rock a fake AW x Adidas tee, go for it. Just don’t try to convince me it’s the real deal, okay? And maybe try not to pay too much for the fake. I’ve seen some replicas going for almost as much as the real thing used to cost on sale. That’s just silly.
