Now, this is a question that weighs heavily on almost every loli's mind. Am I a poser if I buy replicas? Many people will say yes, that replicas are fakes and any lolita who buys them is a poser. Some say that you are not a true lolita and that brands might go out of business. Many lolitas who purchase replicas are afraid of posting on daily_lolita or EGL because they don't want to be flamed or made fun of.
But the truth is, some lolitas really can't afford brand pieces. I am one of those lolitas. Right now, I'm about to enter college, which is my first priority. I want to build my wardrobe, but even spending $100 on replicas is a stretch.
And what about those brand pieces that are no longer available or are only available on the Japanese webshops?
Personally, I think replicas are okay, especially if you realize that you are paying much less and therefore sacrificing the quality of the piece. If you are willing to take that risk and own a lesser piece because of budget or preference or what have you, then go for it! Don't let anyone tell you what to think or what to buy. Angelic Pretty and Baby won't go out of business just because you buy replicas.
I recently bought a replica of AP's Wonder Cookie. I eventually want to own the real thing, but as of now, it is unavailable and difficult to find on the comm sales. I also eventually want to do a comparison of the replica and the real thing. But I will still post on EGL and daily_lolita and refuse to care if someone decides to flame me without knowing my intention or current situation.
What is your view on replicas?
But the truth is, some lolitas really can't afford brand pieces. I am one of those lolitas. Right now, I'm about to enter college, which is my first priority. I want to build my wardrobe, but even spending $100 on replicas is a stretch.
And what about those brand pieces that are no longer available or are only available on the Japanese webshops?
Personally, I think replicas are okay, especially if you realize that you are paying much less and therefore sacrificing the quality of the piece. If you are willing to take that risk and own a lesser piece because of budget or preference or what have you, then go for it! Don't let anyone tell you what to think or what to buy. Angelic Pretty and Baby won't go out of business just because you buy replicas.
I recently bought a replica of AP's Wonder Cookie. I eventually want to own the real thing, but as of now, it is unavailable and difficult to find on the comm sales. I also eventually want to do a comparison of the replica and the real thing. But I will still post on EGL and daily_lolita and refuse to care if someone decides to flame me without knowing my intention or current situation.
What is your view on replicas?
Replicas vs Brand
ReplyDeleteWell in the non-loli world it's like going to Chanel vs Department store. As a mother of 2, I can't afford to buy $300 dresses. It's just not viable at all. However, there are women out there who have nothing but Gucci, Chanel, Jimmy Choo and Prada.
I think brands that make the 'replica's' have offered people an affordable way into the fashion. Just like department stores make rip offs of current catwalk fashion.
Yes the quality isn't the same, but I would honestly hesitate to wear my $300 dress to work, or to the park, or even let the kids near it. So to me, it would be a waste of money. Bring on a $30 skirt that I can launder to my hearts content!