DUPES vs ALTERNATIVE vs COUNTERFEIT [ & What it all means ] 

This is an awesome explanation! I didn't always know the differences between these and there really are major differences even tho people often use the terms loosely sometimes. Also, I love the yellow bag!! 💛💛

Great explanations. I agree with your definitions. I’ve seen some channels with a large amount of subscribers share “dupe” hauls and they aren’t dupes they are replicas. However, my thoughts are some of those channels are knowingly doing that to get by the algorithm. I am not saying anything is wrong with it but they are confusing people who don’t know the differences between the range of items available for purchase.

Hey dear great ways to separate the three terms, now I’d like to add another point to alternatives. Alternatives can also be items that don’t look at all like the high end item you want but will give you just the vibe or the same functionality. For example I think the longchamp lepliage long handle totes are a great alternative to the Louis Vuitton never full. It’s quite different looking than the LV but like the LV it’s a stylish and practical tote which is kind of care Free. Now an example In perfumes. Glow by Jlo I’ve heard it’s a good alternative to the white Prada perfume. The smell is pretty different but like the Prada Perfume I heard Glow it’s a nice clean soapy perfume. If you smell it you won’t think ohh it reminds me of Prada but has the same functionality as the Prada white perfume for way less.

Great breakdown! I think dupes and alternatives are great ways to try out a style or for special occasion bags. I was just walking down canal street yesterday to get to an art event and whoa some of the counterfeit items pass muster on a walk by glance. Also the street was packed with buyers which was a shock.