See, I stumbled across this whole rabbit hole of, like, “mirror image” Prada shoes online. Basically, we’re talking replicas. And yeah, I know, I know, *technically* it’s a bit dodgy. But hear me out! The ads are *everywhere*. I saw ’em on FARFETCH (legit Prada, obvs), then some random online editor thing, then bam! Wholesale replica bags sites popping up, then even Reddit chimed in with stock photos (of *real* Prada, I assume), and Grailed selling “Prada Mirror” (wtf does that even mean?). It’s a whole *ecosystem* of Prada-adjacent stuff.
Then you get into the Yupoo side of things. Seriously, go down that rabbit hole. “Men’s Shoes Mirror Yupoo Top No1 best Quality.” That’s a *literal* quote. The grammar’s all wonky, it’s kinda hilarious. They’re not even *trying* to hide that they’re knockoffs. “Cooperate🤝 More info please contact us, thank you.” Like, okay, I’m good, thanks. But the sheer audacity!
Honestly, I’m conflicted. Part of me is like, “Girl, get the real thing. Save up, it’s an *investment*.” And another part of me is thinking, “Are the real ones *really* worth the extra $$$$? Will anyone *actually* know the difference?” Plus, some of these “mirror image” shoes look kinda…good? Maybe? I mean, I’m no expert.
And what’s up with the “Prada Mirror” on Grailed? Is that just a fancy way of saying “used” Prada? Or is *that* a euphemism for, you know, *replica*? The world may never know.
