Now, I’m not gonna lie, finding the *perfect* blue Balenciaga dupe? It’s a quest. A real treasure hunt. You gotta wade through a sea of, well, let’s just say “not-so-great” options. But fear not, because I’ve been down that road and I’m here to throw you a lifeline, sorta.
Firstly, I just wanna say…I don’t get why everyone is so obsessed with the Hourglass bag? Like, it’s cool, I guess, with that curved shape. But it’s kinda…pointy? I don’t know. Maybe it’s just me. But if you’re into it, you’re into it, and I respect that. And hey, a dupe can definitely scratch that itch without emptying your bank account.
Speaking of which, I found this one site that mentioned the Shangpin Hall Store (I think that’s how you spell it?). Apparently, they do a pretty decent motorcycle bag dupe, which, hey, if you’re looking for that classic Balenciaga “City” vibe, that could be a good shout. And they have sizes, which is a big plus. No one wants a bag that’s either too small or like, comically oversized. Although…oversized bags can be fun sometimes, right? I’m getting off-topic.
The thing is, color is KEY when it comes to dupes. You can find a bag that’s *almost* right, but if the blue is off, it’s gonna scream “FAKE!” louder than a foghorn. You gotta find that *perfect* shade of blue. And let me tell you, online shopping makes that tough. Pictures can be so deceiving!
Honestly, sometimes I think the best way to find a good dupe is just to scour the internet, and then physically go to a bunch of stores. Like, a weekend warrior dupe hunt! (Is that a thing? I’m making it a thing.) Go to places like TJ Maxx or Marshalls, you know, the places where designer bags sometimes mysteriously appear (probably because someone returned them after realizing they couldn’t afford the real thing, lol).
Also, don’t be afraid to check out smaller boutiques or online sellers. Sometimes you find the coolest stuff in the most unexpected places. Just do your research and read reviews, because, ugh, nobody wants a bag that falls apart after two wears.
