First off, let’s address the elephant in the (designer-adjacent) room. The name itself is kinda…cheeky, right? “You Fake Like This Birkin.” It’s basically calling out the whole, uh, *inspired-by* handbag industry. Which, honestly, is kinda hilarious.
Now, I gotta admit, I’m no Birkin expert. My budget is more along the lines of “Target clearance rack” than “exotic leather imported from the moon.” But, from what I gather from the internet sleuthing I’ve been doing (thanks, Google!), a real Hermes Birkin? We’re talking serious $$$$. Like, “down payment on a house” money. Yikes.
So, where does the “You Fake Like This Birkin” bag fit into all this? Well, judging from the Poshmark description, it’s from a brand called Saturday House. And from that little snippet about Sonique Saturday, it seems like *she’s* the mastermind behind it. You can check out soniquesaturday.com for more info on drops and possibly pricing (or, you know, sign up for her newsletter – that’s what the internet tells me to do). I’m guessing it’s *significantly* less than a real Birkin, given the whole “affordable look-alike” vibe.
Honestly, I think the price point is probably part of the appeal. Like, you get the *look* (or at least a version of it) without having to sell your car. Smart move, if you ask me.
But, and this is a BIG but, be aware. The articles are also talking about spotting *fake* Birkins. So, if you’re looking for a legit *Hermes* Birkin, you REALLY need to do your homework. Apparently, even experts get fooled! The RealReal confiscates some seriously convincing fakes. Things like stitching, leather quality, even the *smell* are all clues.
And that’s where things get a bit confusing, don’t they? Because the “You Fake Like This Birkin” bag *isn’t* trying to be a fake Hermes. It’s its own thing. A statement, even. But the whole conversation is wrapped up in the world of counterfeit goods, and… well, it’s a bit messy.
