rami

3y

if you can't cop retail, and too broke for resale, cop somethin else

otherwise you really just pretending you got it. there's other fresh s*** out there

Steezus

3y

Justifying fake clothes is lame as hell, if you can’t afford it find other cool stuff in your budget

Gangstalicious

3y

There's two sides to this and they're both wrong in a lot of ways. Yes fake flexing and buying reps is a little corny if you're trying to show off and look like you're buying expensive s***, it's corny if the pretense is that you want other people to see you inexpensive/rare s*** but can't afford it. There's nothing wrong with dressing within your budget so you're a little right on that end.
The other side is that caping for people to have to spend a lot on a company that don't give a f*** about us is almost mindless consumerism. If he likes the shapes and silloutes of the design but doesn't want to pay so much, a replica is a genuinely smart way to go about it. The main difference between the 2 is just a brand that upcharges and a little bit of quality but is either enough to justify the price difference. The guy wants to have a solid closet without killing his wallet so he can invest. That's not a bad idea and honestly and it pays off long term.
Now if he's got a bunch of reps of designer s*** where he's clearly just trying to flex out of his tax bracket that's corny as hell but a few replica pieces of some items he likes doesn't hurt you or me lol.

Gangstalicious

3y

There's two sides to this and they're both wrong in a lot of ways. Yes fake flexing and buying reps is a little corny if you're trying to show off and look like you're buying expensive s***, it's corny if the pretense is that you want other people to see you inexpensive/rare s*** but can't afford it. There's nothing wrong with dressing within your budget so you're a little right on that end.
The other side is that caping for people to have to spend a lot on a company that don't give a f*** about us is almost mindless consumerism. If he likes the shapes and silloutes of the design but doesn't want to pay so much, a replica is a genuinely smart way to go about it. The main difference between the 2 is just a brand that upcharges and a little bit of quality but is either enough to justify the price difference. The guy wants to have a solid closet without killing his wallet so he can invest. That's not a bad idea and honestly and it pays off long term.
Now if he's got a bunch of reps of designer s*** where he's clearly just trying to flex out of his tax bracket that's corny as hell but a few replica pieces of some items he likes doesn't hurt you or me lol.

Satan

3y

im not gatekeeping, im just not insecure enough to feel i need reps

Kool Joestar

3y

The irony of niggas thinking rep buyers are the insecure ones.

I know niggas who own companies and live in 3 story houses and still buy Reps.

Feel like the ones who are really insecure are the ones who gotta make sure everyone knows how much they spent on a some clothing lmao

Satan

3y

you done writing your lil think piece?

it’s not about the price or the quality, it’s the fact you felt the need to buy a fake shoe because you absolutely need to be seen in that specific shoe. it’s like throwing a lambo body on a Honda Civic, embarrassing

Kool Joestar

3y

It’s the fact that you felt the need to buy a fake shoe because you absolutely need to be seen in that specific shoe.

Uh yeah remember when I said “ Notice how if you bring up reps, niggas immediately start making assumptions.”

Thanks for proving my f***ing point. (Which is why you ignored that post)

You literally cannot fathom the idea that someone just likes the shoe, no it’s obviously cus they wanna show off right?

Not surprised you thing people should kill themselves for this

Kool Joestar

3y

It’s the fact that you felt the need to buy a fake shoe because you absolutely need to be seen in that specific shoe.

Uh yeah remember when I said “ Notice how if you bring up reps, niggas immediately start making assumptions.”

Thanks for proving my f***ing point. (Which is why you ignored that post)

You literally cannot fathom the idea that someone just likes the shoe, no it’s obviously cus they wanna show off right?

Not surprised you thing people should kill themselves for this

Gangstalicious

3y

There's two sides to this and they're both wrong in a lot of ways. Yes fake flexing and buying reps is a little corny if you're trying to show off and look like you're buying expensive s***, it's corny if the pretense is that you want other people to see you inexpensive/rare s*** but can't afford it. There's nothing wrong with dressing within your budget so you're a little right on that end.
The other side is that caping for people to have to spend a lot on a company that don't give a f*** about us is almost mindless consumerism. If he likes the shapes and silloutes of the design but doesn't want to pay so much, a replica is a genuinely smart way to go about it. The main difference between the 2 is just a brand that upcharges and a little bit of quality but is either enough to justify the price difference. The guy wants to have a solid closet without killing his wallet so he can invest. That's not a bad idea and honestly and it pays off long term.
Now if he's got a bunch of reps of designer s*** where he's clearly just trying to flex out of his tax bracket that's corny as hell but a few replica pieces of some items he likes doesn't hurt you or me lol.

Steezus

3y

If they like a shoe why they buying a fake version of it lol that’s lame

Had this argument about the Kiko x cp company jacket, I know for a fact every rep will not have the same fabric, dye and cut as the authentic one and buying that is lame and disrespectful to the designer. And the quality is not as good hence why they are fakes. Why do people feel the need to have every thing they like? I like lots of things that are too limited or too expensive and I simply do not care and buy something I like as much that I can obtain and swag it harder

Are we really entitled to be able to purchase everything we want/like?

Really corny imo especially if they try to pass it as authentic I mean if they upfront about it being fake imma let em rock and just not associate with them cause that’s corny

rami

3y

so then buy other s*** there's alternatives or just other pieces that fit the same look or better

half the time it's not even the brands making things expensive. reps got other ethical problems than just being corny and fake.

MLI

3y

thread inspired me to check out the sneaker reps subreddit and this was the 2nd post

Kool Joestar

3y

It is gatekeeping lol.

Notice how if you bring up reps, niggas immediately start making assumptions.

“You’re too broke to buy the real thing”
“You’re insecure”

You know a good rep still cost the same as a regular shoe more often than not right? That a lot of niggas CAN afford the real thing, and DO buy both Reps and Authentics (which is how you know a rep is good in the first place because you compare it to the actual product lmao)

Only thing is the price isn’t WILDY INFLATED by the unnecessarily limited stock/scalpers.

Kool Joestar

3y

The irony of niggas thinking rep buyers are the insecure ones.

I know niggas who own companies and live in 3 story houses and still buy Reps.

Feel like the ones who are really insecure are the ones who gotta make sure everyone knows how much they spent on a some clothing lmao

raged

3y

bruh you being childish lol.

My girl got a fake Prada bag for cheap and it looks good with her outfits. Some people just like the piece and don't give af about the exclusivity and just want the piece cause they like it

Also, you acting like most designer is made ethical either ways