Balenciaga Covered Giant Hardware City .VS. Bebe Bag
In the world of retail and fashion, I imagine there’s nothing more annoying than having your hard-set ideas and work get snubbed by a poor excuse of a replica. This not only affects the person behind the work, but the consumer who willingly spends on the factual item, expecting to carry a one of a kind piece. I was picking up some beauty items at my local mall yesterday and I spotted this handbag resting on the arm of a mannequin at a nearby store. I was in awe and quick to note the strong comparisons to a couture designer I am much familiar with.
Bebe calls this handbag the Perforated Trimmed Satchel; Bagista’s know this style as Balenciaga’s Covered Giant City.
The most obvious comparisons by far is the identical satchel shape with the top handle design, the leather covered studs, and the detachable flat shoulder strap. Also note the overall presentation of details such as the zipper pocket up front, reinforced stitching, and if you pay close attention, this satchel is perforated throughout its edges as well. We expected a poor inspiration from Forever 21, not you Bebe!
Besides the fact that you can’t ever compare the leathers of Balenciaga and Bebe, another major difference is definitely the price tag. You can splurge on Balenciaga for $1,795 or get Bebe’s reproduction of the Covered Giant City for $98 at bebe
For some great deals, shop Balenciaga at Authentic Balenciaga on eBay
The Chat: BEBE vs Balenciaga!
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I love that balenciaga!
They look very similar. But not as similar as the bags Jennifer
posted over in TBF. I can’t believe there is such thing as a fake Minkoff Devote tote!
The GCH balenciaga is stunning. I wish to add that to my collection soon. And as for BeBe, gag. I will never shop there.
Even their clothes there are inspired. I never shop there anymore.
It does look similar, thanks for the look for less!
oh my, it looks identical
My little sister has the bebe bag. It’s really cute for her.
I sure do love that Balenciaga!!
This isn’t as bad as all those replicas out there – yuck.
Is this the first for BeBe? I never thought that they copied designs like that? It’s so f21 one of them.
I saw this bag today at BeBe. They have a whole section of bags that look identical to those by designers.
I think it’s interesting how similar this bag looks to the forever21 version!
I really don’t like BeBe. This is identical.
For me they have nothing to do. I mean everything that you mention is true but Balenciaga bag is muy better than the other. It is more beautiful.
xoxo
B* a la Moda
I can’t afford the balenciaga, so I would pick the cheaper one.
Not really surprised. Alot of brands latch on to designers like this.
Obviously my vote is for the Balenciaga.. hehe