Comments on lizzbuenaventura .com: On Designer Fashion: Original Vs. Faux

Apples- Thanks for dropping by! And yes, I do thin...

2009-08-16T21:58:09.705+08:00

Apples- Thanks for dropping by! And yes, I do think that original designer bags that scream "GUCCI" or "LV" or whatever are pretty tacky, lol. I like it when the names are tiny but the designs are completely cutting edge and fab. :D

I agree with you. Some of these fake designer bags...

2009-08-16T19:50:56.157+08:00

I agree with you. Some of these fake designer bags are really done quite well and I hate those items that scream the name of the designer anyway - no matter how expensive they are.

Badet - Well said, sis! I love Multiply because it...

2009-08-16T12:57:04.876+08:00

Badet - Well said, sis! I love Multiply because it helps a lot of entrepreneurs make a living...

And I bought my headpiece from http://fabrichild.multiply.com :D

Well said Lizz. I have nothing against people buyi...

2009-08-15T00:36:14.274+08:00

Well said Lizz. I have nothing against people buying and using fakes/imitation. What I hate much is when they claim that what they have is an original, grrr...

As for me, I'd rather own a locally-made bag with a reasonable price. Madali kasi ako magsawa sa gamit, I love bag sellers/manufacturers in Multiply like Therapy and Tiramisu.

By the way, where did you buy your headpiece? What shop in Multiply?

Zhu - Total agreement. A lot of the China knock-of...

2009-08-10T22:28:00.871+08:00

Zhu - Total agreement. A lot of the China knock-offs are really soft and are a much better alternative to spending all that cash on a single item.

I don't care much about brands and I don't...

2009-08-10T11:02:18.882+08:00

I don't care much about brands and I don't see how I could ever afford a designer bad ever.

I have no problem buying copies that I happen to like. I did it a lot in China: as long as the fabric etc. was good, I was fine! I have a few "Dolce Gabbana" tee shirt that are really nice, made in China. Don't have the brand name anywhere but I bet the pattern is the same as the designer ones.

Pehpot- Hi hi! Thanks for dropping by. And I total...

2009-08-08T09:39:39.434+08:00

Pehpot- Hi hi! Thanks for dropping by. And I totally remember you because I still have your card, hehe. :D

I am with you on this one, I would rather buy expe...

2009-08-08T08:42:28.466+08:00

I am with you on this one, I would rather buy expensive bags from our local producers (read Bulacan leathers) than buys fake ones or imitations..

hey congrats on Goldilocks.. my profile pic is deceiving but we share the same table :)

Make or Break

Cute bag that your father gave you. hehee i liked ...

2009-08-06T21:58:03.386+08:00

Cute bag that your father gave you. hehee i liked it.

Hmmm di ako mahilig sa bag pero kontento ako nung hindi expensive basta it looks good.

Irene - I think so! Their leather is only special ...

2009-08-05T13:52:01.543+08:00

Irene - I think so! Their leather is only special because they cure it and do all sorts of things to it, but the base is usually just cow leather.

Lace- You know, I was actually reading an article ...

2009-08-05T13:51:17.995+08:00

Lace- You know, I was actually reading an article in Money Sense about how Vicky Bello wanted all the designer stuff when she was a little girl. So she became an entrepreneur so she could collect all the LVs she wanted, haha.

If I get rich to that point, I would also consider owning a designer bag bought with my own money as a personal achievement. :D

And I had no idea that water stains an LV!! :( So much for lasting forever, haha.

I loved reading this Lizz! Although I am still dre...

2009-08-05T13:45:16.987+08:00

I loved reading this Lizz! Although I am still dreaming of a Gucci bag from my own pocket ahaha

For me, it would be a milestone or an award to myself - if ever that time comes.

Although, I find it hard to carry original designer bags, why? Because I am super careful with them to avoid any type of stains. Heck, even water stains an LV.

I just go for Nine West bags now which are not that expensive but has great style and quality :)

They are made from cow skins?!

2009-08-05T13:30:35.094+08:00

They are made from cow skins?!

Oh, cows? I always assumed that they use exotic sn...

2009-08-05T12:09:31.862+08:00

Oh, cows? I always assumed that they use exotic snakes or alligators :-D

JC - OMG COWS ARE ENDANGERED?? :O

2009-08-05T12:05:32.319+08:00

JC - OMG COWS ARE ENDANGERED?? :O

Are designer bags expensive because they're ma...

2009-08-05T11:52:59.823+08:00

Are designer bags expensive because they're made out of the skin of endangered animals?