#Bootleg

Investment Piece: #BootLeg
Investment Piece: #Bootleg
Investment Piece: #Bootleg

There’s so much to say, and I have all the answers you may have. (About this bootleg outfit, life? You’re on your own, though I do have a theory that a great cocktail and new shoes are usually the answer.)

Let’s chat #bootleg? What is it? Commonly, faux designer goods, or the stuff that “fell off the truck”. So, why is there this huge, popular movement for bootleg Gucci?

Is it ok if the answer is just that it’s cool?

Bootleg Gucci was a huge thing in the 1980s. On Etsy and in some vintage stores, you’ll find racks of “maybe not 1000000% percent authentic” Gucci that’s still amazing. (And, quite frankly looks 1000000% authentic.) With the reemergence of Gucci being a powerhouse and one of the most lust worthy brands out there, these bootleg items (mainly vintage) are having a reemergence too.

Most of the bootlegs? T-shirts, sweatshirts, some jeans and jackets. Again, mainly vintage. Do I have mixed feelings about the bootleg? Yes. I’m not a super big fan of knock-offs (that’s a post for another day). BUT I’m a fan of Gucci, this sweatshirt is amazing, and it’s cool. Does it count that it’s vintage? I’m not 100% sure. It’s cool. Maybe that’s the bootleg answer.

Investment Piece: #bootleg
Investment Piece: #bootleg

Let’s also chat about vinyl pants. I’m usually not the one to tell you that you need to follow every trend.

Apparently this is the post where I tell you the opposite of everything I usually say.

Because, loves, here’s the deal: I loved the images of everyone in their vinyl leather and knew that I wanted to try it. (It’s fun, it’s flirty, it’s cool.)

Note: I wouldn’t get bootleg vinyl, this is one of those times that the better quality will look better. Does that mean you have to pay premium? No. I got these on super sale and there are so many affordable options out there.

I thought that this vinyl would be one of those things that I wore a couple of times and then I got rid of. They are so versitaile, they’ve become one of my fave pieces. From this athleisure look, to “fancy” outfits, vinyl is apparently the answer.

Investment Piece: #bootleg
Investment Piece: #bootleg

About that bootleg: sometimes it’s the only thing that will do. About that trend: sometimes it’s a classic.

About the answers: maybe they aren’t set in stone.

What do you think?
I’ve linked some of my favorite pieces below. I did get this bootleg from Garment Modern and I know that they have more. (You can always check out their Instagram @garment_modern)

XO RA

I also found a great (SUPER AFFORDBALE) bootleg for you on Etsy.

And about my sweatshirt being bootleg? I wore it into the Gucci store on Rodeo and they loved it. Maybe cool does trump all.

Another place for affordable fashion:
TheRealReal.com

Investment Piece: #bootleg

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RachelAdelicia

Actress, avid shopper, and a lover of fashion. Hoping to make the world a better place one pair of shoes at a time.