I Almost Got My A** Kicked Making This Video in China! Most Requested Comparison: Hermes Vs. Dupe

Have you ever wanted to compare a genuine Hermes reversible belt to its fake counterpart, but don't know where to start?
Join us as we go on a leather adventure visiting China! We'll visit Guangzhou to find the absolute best super fakes around. We'll be unboxing the original reversible belt I got from Hermes and comparing it against its fake twin side by side.
We'll break down each material aspect of the two belts: leather, stitching, edge paint, inner lining material and hardware - so you can make an informed decision when assessing quality and value for money when purchasing your belt. Find out what products I bought and how much they cost me. Are they worth the price? Watch till the end as we draw some conclusions to answer this burning question!
DISCLAIMER: This is an UNSPONSORED review. I purchased all of these products myself and am not affiliated with the brand mentioned in any way. All statements and expressions made about the products are solely the opinion of Tanner Leatherstein and are not meant to be conclusive or definitive. The purpose of this video is for informational and educational purposes only. We recommend that as a consumer, you exercise your due diligence and research on the products before adopting the opinion of Tanner Leatherstein.
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CHAPTERS/TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:11 Visiting China for a Leather Adventure
00:44 Trying to Find the Super Fakes in Guangzhou, China
02:09 What products did I get from China and how much was it?
02:33 Ordering an Original Reversible Belt from Hermes
02:52 Unboxing the Hermes Reversible Belt
03:20 Authentication test for the Hermes Reversible Belt I got from China
04:03 Comparing the leathers on the front side of the original Hermes reversible belt and the fake Hermes belt
05:58 Comparing the leathers on the back side of the original Hermes reversible belt and the fake Hermes belt
06:21 Comparing the stitching between the original Hermes reversible belt and the fake Hermes belt
07:42 How is saddle stitching done?
08:22 Comparing the edge paints between the Original Hermes reversible belt and the fake Hermes belt
09:26 Checking the inner lining materials of the fake Hermes belt
10:08 First impression on the inner lining material of the original Hermes belt
10:24 Comparing the stamps on the original Hermes reversible belt versus the fake Hermes belt
10:48 Comparing the hardware between the original Hermes reversible belt versus the fake Hermes belt
12:17 Leather and Cost Estimate for the fake Hermes reversible belt
12:57 Is the fake Hermes reversible belt worth it for its price?
13:28 Final thoughts on the original Hermes reversible belt versus the fake Hermes belt
13:58 Disclaimers, Conclusion, & Outro
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[@paulomoniz3811]

I love the fact that the packaging is more expensive than the belt itself.

[@Dolbic.]

because quality is almost the same as fake product, so people are buying the brand name of the quality of product in sense of value materials, true the craftmanship of the product is higher for the authentic once because its made in EU and not in china, but its not that much.

[@MoniSandoval-he5ms]

He just said the cowhide comes from a Specific placing in Europe. That can’t be that cheap for the leather. You’re comparing China to Europe. The pay rate is different. You have workers rights. Fair pay. Benefits. Sweatshop workers vs well paid employees. Think of the cost analysis of marketing, employees, rent locations, packaging, shipping, etc. I agree I don’t think it cost that much to make, but I don’t think it that cheap to support a business. It’s like comparing California vs. Kentucky. It’s more expensive to live or run a business in California than one that doesn’t have regulations. Minimum wage in CA is more than $15 an hour vs Idaho where their minimum wage is $7.25. So, production of items have to cost more to pay for labor and regulations.

[@HungQDang]

@@MoniSandoval-he5ms it's like $10 per sq foot. and even cheaper for Hermes since they buy them in such a large quantity.

[@FaethEastman]

I felt this wonderful feeling in my mind, body and soul when she said “I prefer *preluxs* ”

[@justrandomotaku]

Wonderful video as always. Youre venturing into investigstive journalism with your recent videos and I LOVE IT. keep it up dude!

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Thank you so much for your support. And I started to feel the vibe and urge of investigative journalism in the leatherverse and I love it too. Trying to learn it as we go

[@dominicwildman353]

@@tanner.leatherstein can you make a follow up video of the super fake Chanel bag

[@brunonjezic6208]

The balls on this guy! Going to the location like this with camera calming them down and haggling price down and than posting the whole thing in well viewed video! Excellent

[@grownupgaming]

I think when you are from clearly a different country, you can play the big dumb tourist didnt know the culture and customs card.

[@floridaredneck]

I missed seeing his balls, but maybe next time. But yeah, those people don't like to be filmed and would throw you out if they knew it because they are breaking international laws. Personally, I don't see the problem, since those customers aren't going to buy the real items anyway and rich people don't buy expensive things with logos on them.

[@FaethEastman]

Depends on seller and the factory where it came from. My *preluxs* is just like hers and i only paid $100 for it from a seller in hong kong.

[@SkitHertz]

Seems like getting "authentic" super fakes is as troublesome as getting an Hermes bag 😅

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Indeed it is. But I am getting close. Some of my audience shared a few contacts I am trying now . We will get one eventually to make a video. Otherwise both the real nor the superfake not worth that effort to get in my opinion:)

[@Dandelion_flight]

😂 so true!!!

[@Dandelion_flight]

@@tanner.leathersteinYes I agree. Who cares about Hermes? There’s lots affordable and beautiful belts out there! Even vegan ones!

[@cherfarr]

@@tanner.leathersteinI agree with you❤

[@godsbloodyhammer7090]

Best Hermes belt comparisons so far on the internet. 14:36 My wild guess is the original one shouldn't worth more than $200. The rest $800 is the brand value.

[@amsinthemitten]

Awesome work. Looking forward to the dissection of the faux Chanel Classic Flap and real Hermes belt.

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it

[@stephyz101]

So for $100 on a counterfeit, most likely they rip you off as you’re a tourist. Perhaps it’s better to have a local who speak their language could help bargain. Also this video is extremely informative! Thank you!

[@oh_k8]

We need to stop buying for the name, whether it be real brand or superfake brand. And buy good quality. I would rather buy Tanner's real leather products over French luxury or superfake any day.

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Perhaps, I will send a local too for the next trip to compare the experiences

[@christyk97]

Those shops don’t sell to locals. They only bring you to the back if they know you’re a foreigner or a Chinese living in a foreign country.

[@tanyanest9194]

It’s $30-40 on dhgate

[@addiferr]

I love your videos! All your videos are eye opener and give you good insights for personal decision making when it comes to luxury items! I wish a lot of people will see more of your videos.

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Thank you for your support. Glad you like it

[@yooein]

YES As someone who has been to Guangzhou and Shenzhen as a tourist, I've been waiting for videos like this forever. Fun to know you've lived there for a bit.

[@catlawrence4400]

Omg this makes me need an entire playlist of dissections of real vs dhg8 dupes 😍😍 pretty please 🙏

[@jaks_bag_attack]

I can't wait to see what other things you found in your travels! Awesome video

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Thank you. I love chasing leather around the world and more of these leather travel videos coming soon.

[@VictoriaAlexeeva]

Fantastic video! Thank you so much for your work and expertise! Can’t wait to see a review in that Channel flap that you got

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your support

[@u2v22]

Love how many details you included in this video!

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it

[@Yes_blessed]

I was waiting for this!!

[@tanner.leatherstein]

So many people asked for this. I hope you enjoy it

[@khushitomar1109]

We would love to see more of these belt deconstructions , brands like polene and Ralph Lauren have belts under 100$, it would be interesting to see if the quality is as good as their bags.

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Good idea, let me incorporate this into next years list

[@benshino]

I would love shoes videos too. This absolutely can help the channel to go upppp 📈

[@nondescriptnyc]

Ralph Lauren is notorious for outsourcing 90%+ of its products to other suppliers. While they often suggest that their items are made in the USA or Europe, the reality appears to be that much of the production happens in China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh. Oftentimes, though, the final assembly occurs in the US or Europe, which would permit them to claim that their items are America or European made. So, I guess we might be able to guess what the quality might be like…

[@agathaphua]

@@tanner.leatherstein Please review DELVAUX BAGS

[@clementinesweet6253]

I have 2 Ralph Lauren belts which I bought over 20 years ago, they are still intact. Been using them (only 2 belts I have had) for all these years until about 4 years ago I purchased a belt made by APC and last year a belt from Bally. The 2 Ralph Lauren belts are still being used but I just though I deserved to expand my collection a little bit 😅 I saw some new RL belts on website and they looked very similarly to the ones I have got, good thing about RL is that they are pretty consistent with their aesthetic.

[@jregan858]

extremely educational from a new subscriber! thank you nyt for leading me here!

[@hafhgh6177]

Thank you so much for these videos!

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Thank you for your support!

[@becatv9920]

You are so close to becoming a luxury expert.... loved the part when the buckle compared to a jewellery piece...

[@phantira29]

Thanks for the wonderful video once again!!

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your support

[@SuperKubunio]

Usually you should negotiate untill you get around 70% off the first asking price. I did it in Guangzhou (watches) and Szanghai (glasses).

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Next time I will go harder :) thank you for the tip

[@ChrisCanomi]

Be safe! 🙏🏼 great video and information

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Glad you liked it!

[@cherfarr]

Thank you so much for all you do ❤️you are the best leather doctor❤️👍

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Thank you. Glad you enjoy the leathertainment :)

[@beautyandmore09]

Hi looking forward to your next video on the Hermes belt! I have one and I’m so curious

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Me too. We are very busy these weeks at the workshop but yet still can’t wait to dissect the belt next week. Stay tuned

[@guillermocas2877]

Your videos have opened my eyes

[@Blake3_3]

I'm learning so much from your page!

[@tanner.leatherstein]

That's fantastic to hear! I'm thrilled that you're finding value and learning from my content. Thank you!

[@cecilyclune3241]

Fascinating video Tanner-Thank you. Best wishes Libby Thomson

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Thank you and glad you liked it. I hope you found a manufacturer in Turkey!

[@cecilyclune3241]

@@tanner.leatherstein still looking Tanner!

[@chriss7552]

Great video. Very informative

[@LanaMarie]

Great video! Would you consider inspecting MSN craft bags at some point in the future? They have a channel here on KZbin and while they make their own designs, they also make Hermes superfakes at request (they don't do the Hermes logo, so I suppose technically they would be dupes?). I'm curious about the quality and materials of those Hermes replicas, as they look pretty good on video.

[@actinglikeseals]

I’d like to see this too! I actually ordered from them and LOVE my bag. It was beautifully packaged when I received it and is immaculately crafted IMO! I wasn’t looking for a superfake though, just a nice quality leather piece to carry, that wasn’t outrageously expensive. I am very happy with my purchase!

[@Urban-Mooose_Mom]

A Profound thank you for your excellent work.

[@tanner.leatherstein]

You're very welcome! I'm thrilled to know that my work has met your expectations.😊

[@AugustusRoss421]

i love you so much! I recently just found your *yutulux* and i’m in love!! Your videos are so fun and you energy is just MWAH! keep living your life

[@KS-gh7oy]

Thank you for your investigations. We appreciate the focus on value for leather goods and not on company/designer fanfare.

[@tanner.leatherstein]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you appreciate the focus on the value and craftsmanship of leather goods

[@devonneshort4749]

Love your videos and content!!!!!!🥰🥰

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Thank you. I appreciate your support!

[@devonneshort4749]

I have learned a lot about diffrent leathers in high end handbags🙂

[@katen1440]

I enjoyed this, definitely❤

[@summerofsais]

My Hermes belt fell apart within a year. Luxury is a sham.

[@oceanle]

Cause it’s a fake

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Really? Thats a shame. I will dissect the real one next week. Curious to see inner details on that one

[@Dandelion_flight]

You bought from the real source?

[@Commentator541]

It is a belt. You look at the individual item, not the brand, and buy what you can afford. Sorry if you feel disappointed, but now you know.

[@TubnQT]

@summerofsais That is difficult to fathom. I wear my H belt daily, changing the buckle between gold and silver. I have taken it on vacations, it has gone through airport security, & when I go clothes shopping, I must take it off and put it back on multiple times. It is still in perfect condition, even after I tried to squeeze it through a non-Hermes buckle. When I needed an extra hole punched, I took it to Hermes and they gladly did it for me. I have definitely gotten my money’s worth! Although I bought it when prices were much lower. But that shows how well it has held up.

[@dimdull]

My heart skipped many beats when you scraped the real Hermes belt’s glazing. It hurts though it’s not my belt. While I am super curious about the truth, I am at the same time feeling it’s a waste of good leather belt. Thank you for making such a sacrifice.

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Thank you for your support. Its actually fun and great learning for me at this point. It doesn’t feel like a cost anymore. It’s more like a fee or investment for getting better at my craft that I am very passionate about.

[@kas3966]

Same 😅

[@trisha6053]

Plus the belt can be restored as long as he doesn't cut the leather

[@BriseisMusic]

I love the investigation piece of your video!

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Thank you and I am happy to share all my knowledge through this kind of video.

[@patjepat21]

Now I wanna see the Chanel bag ypu bought there 😁

[@richdaillest1]

Very cool video, Have you ever done a review on Jack Georges leather bags for men. I'm interested in getting one but curious about the quality of the leather.

[@Handlethis.96]

Thank you for the information

[@tanner.leatherstein]

You're welcome and thank you for your support!😊🌟

[@LifeOfReshmalai]

Hey, great video, what’s the red bag in the background called? looks amazing.

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Thank you. Its my design Helen and its the Babylon full vegetable tanned lambskin. One of my latest favorites. You can find it on pegai.com

[@jessicaal415]

Oh man, I wanted to see the review of channel also. I’d have to wait. I hope.

[@tanner.leatherstein]

You and me both!

[@YuZhao-hg5ff]

The top tier super fake Chanel double flap bag should be around $600 which they claim the leather is from the same factory where Chanel purchases their leather from. I’m very curious to see you doing one of these if possible - based on my observation the main differences are stitches and hardware/engraving. Not sure about what happens deep down the leather

[@YuZhao-hg5ff]

Side story - I know a French cobbler in my area who uses hardware from super fake to fix his customers’ bags 😅

[@davidmartinez8891]

Love your videos

[@thebuzzingbea4710]

really appreciate you as a person who is not biased on anyone. i am also a seller of authentic leather goods but to each his own . There are people who prefer to only purchase authentic items and even pre owned but authentic items and there are also people who can not afford to buy authentic brands but resorts on not real luxury brands. i respect their decision as same like yours and i really admire how you as a knowledgeable authenticator views it as a person without judging anyone based on their prerogative use.

[@RichardsWorld]

White thread vs black thread, and the buckle on the fake one had extra characters stamped into it.

[@SailinCalifornia]

I would love to see the Luna bag in the blue you are offering on the Hampton bag!

[@miaat852]

I’m glad you heard our request!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@tanner.leatherstein]

I hear them all. It just takes time to get to all. As a small team we are trying our best to listen and follow you guy’s lead to explore the leatherverse together. And its fun!

[@miaat852]

@@tanner.leatherstein amazing x 3 🥳🥳🥳

[@ImpactNewsMedia]

Thank you 🌻❤

[@FaethEastman]

I really love *preluxs* bags. The fabric is very good. The golden embellishments add a touch of beauty. When I went to the church, I received some praise.

[@looppp]

Wow, leather shops in China.. Now THIS is interesting! FYI, there are Hermes superfakes from China where they say they have the original artisans and materials working after they left Hermes. I wonder if you could find one of those and compare.

[@tanner.leatherstein]

I received some leads from my audience and now following them to see how good of those fakes can be. Soon will get some

[@looppp]

@@tanner.leatherstein I have ordered from a superfake before (my mom and sister found them) that claims they have the original Hermes artisans and leathers. LMK if you still need a connect. They are not cheap though, but I'm really curious if they're as good as they say. The Hermes bifold I got was very good quality, and smelled like high quality leather, but I'm not a professonal like you are. Very cool series by the way. Hope to see more of your China adventures!

[@ELKILLA17]

@@loopppCan you put me on?

[@augustaonwusuaka9563]

​@@loopppput me on pls

[@emersonlakra9771]

Actually its true. In India also I know people who worked for big fashion brands, under annonimity, and secrecy contract. But the catch is even if they work this thing is done on assembly line method no bag is made by single or by two people. But always by more people who specialises actually themselves macanised. one is cutting, another sweing and so on. Even now many small factories are making such highend products. You will always find a difference in truly handmade and so called handmade where assembly process been used.

[@HonestAbove_store]

Your lovely video definitely need a Hermes exotic handbag 🤭🤭🤭🤭

[@HailToTheMeep]

I am in love with the brown leather pieces on your table. What are they if I may ask?

[@tanner.leatherstein]

The brown briefcase is my design Senior made with Togo Calfskin. You can find it on pegai.com Senior Togo. It is a special edition made to order craft. Thank you

[@tanner.leatherstein]

On a second thought you may be asking my desk. Again on pegai.com look for Fuzzle. Thats the design name

[@kidstang2]

Maybe you have explained in another video since i just started following you on IG. but what do you do with the leathers that you dissect in your videos. Do you repurpose them? Or do you leave them around to test other tools on them ?

[@LadyGenerationX]

He has plans to repurpose the items he has pulled apart

[@sherrywu]

Awesome but scary experience 😂😱 Greetings from Taiwan 👋🏼

[@CheapCheerful]

Interesting, thank you.

[@samyishan]

Watching this from Taiwan!!

[@Dandelion_flight]

Can’t wait for the video judging the real one! Interesting!

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Me too, I can tell you that is absolutely not worth $1000 but the question is are there any good or bad surprises inside. We will see next week

[@Dandelion_flight]

@@tanner.leatherstein oh my gosh I will put my $1000 to wiser places.

[@JefferyLong-sj1mg]

I still love my LV reverse monogram *yutulux* clutch! It's versatile, fits a variety of items, and is definitely a workhorse! I think seeing it everywhere (like the LV speedy) is proof that it's already a classic.

[@vawlsdeep]

Recommendations for men’s designer card holder/pocket organizer? Thank you!

[@jz2120]

Thanks for this great video! I surely won’t buy counterfeit after watching your video😂

[@kamanama3671]

Why did they use white thread, if the real belt has black thread?

[@HA-dt5qo]

The belt comes in a variety of finishes. It is available from Hermes with different color stitching options from season to season.

[@jackhsiehhautecouture]

Saddle stitches are only used in hard to sewn areas of Hermes’ products and their birkins and Kellys and other top end products rest are made with machine and hand finished.

[@sofiapillichshammer6169]

Very informativ! I also like the fact that you keep it very neutral and focus on the craftmanship.😊

[@shinnam]

Lived S Korea when they were making super fakes. Got a fake designer bag 20 years ago. It still looks great.

[@mirabellereyes2048]

Excellent review! I ventured into Philippines for fakes once upon a time. Your videos have me shopping independent artisans. Are you an independent artisan?

[@marthaswartz882]

I enjoy all of your videos. I have a question, the bags that you sell on your website are they made in the USA? There is no country of origin listed. Thank you.

[@tanner.leatherstein]

I'm happy to hear that you love the videos! To answer your question, the main workshop, based in Dallas, TX, USA, primarily handles most orders for small crafts for customers within the USA. International orders and all bag category orders are typically fulfilled and shipped from the crafting workshop in Turkey. Thank you so much!

[@kylele8443]

I was waiting for your estimate on the cost of making the real one as well 😂 Wonder if it's also in the range of 1/10 to 1/40 of the retail price

[@vondahe]

Less, for sure.

[@BarunkaaaR]

He made a video about that, too

[@jodien5800]

When are you gonna break down that Chanel bag? 😁

[@xpaperxcutx4588]

Oh wow can’t believe you lived in Guangzhou. Guangzhou is a trade city! It’s also my family’s hometown.

[@crazyrhythmbags6973]

Greetings from Russia! Thanks for the informational video! There are a lot of goods from Chinese Hermes in our stores!

[@debb20011]

When are you doing the Chanel bag?

[@PinPinKula]

where is this mall? would like to visit when i go to Guangzhou myelf! Regards

[@badtanline]

there’s also A- class and B-class fakes, with the A-class made in the same factory as the original-something i learnt from a group tour in an East Asian country

[@TheAp9er]

Those aren't really "fakes". At times it is how the factories make their real money. That is quote a low price and then make up thr margin on unsanctioned production runs with the same materials and staff.

[@badtanline]

@@TheAp9er 👀👍

[@AnythingBtOrdinary91]

Recommendations for good quality belts that give off quiety luxury? I have a friend whose belts are quite worn out and they are in desperate need of an upgrade.

[@frannyfisher8734]

Yeah I like the contrast stitching on the fake better than the real one

[@katfrias6926]

hi tanner! im a fan 😊 i also watch collin abroadcast’s youtube channel where he bargains in markets selling fake goods in china and in other countries as well. a collab with him would super interesting! some of his videos show the “back rooms” of the fake markets in china :) just putting it out there and hopefully u get to see my comment ❤

[@deannezhao9588]

Would be interested in seeing a real super fake. There are factories that supposedly make Chanel bags better than Chanel.

[@Heather67301]

We need more of this content! I wonder if that belt is top tier though, that seems like a lower or mid tier by the price.

[@cherfarr]

Hello can you reviews “Aspinal of London “please🙏🏻

[@tanner.leatherstein]

It is one of the most popular requests and making me very curious. Soon in the early next year

[@microbakery9085]

Any link to the Taiwan trip? Would love to see it sir

[@mCblue79]

Unless the price of the Hermes belt includes someone removing it from you as well, of course it's not worth $1000.

[@Minimeowzilla]

Did you do an analysis on the fake Chanel bag? I can't find it

[@maggieadams4121]

Hi! What is the burgundy leather purse behind you in this video?

[@oh_k8]

Could you please make a version of the sherry wallet in a wallet on a string version please?😊

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Thank you for the suggestion. Next year I will focus on expanding the women’s collection

[@oh_k8]

@@tanner.leatherstein If you were to put out a quilted flap medium and jumbo style model you will knock it out of the park! May I add, if your company can look into using USPS for international orders rather than fedex. Fedex and UPS charge too much for their own brokerage service fees, USPS uses the destinarion countries own postal service and they only charge actual customs fees. Some people will not buy if you ship using fedex. Your products are so good!

[@feliciaanggg]

is there video on the comparison or the chanel classic flap one?

[@blktauna]

I wish you made belt blanks for these post style buckles. I long ago outgrew my Hermes 32mm and I can't seem find a good replacement.

[@tanner.leatherstein]

I am working on some straps that will work with these modular belt designs. As you buy one buckle you can buy many straps in different styles to use with your H buckle. I will do the same with the original buckle I have now. Stay tuned for that video next week, it will mention that part

[@blktauna]

@@tanner.leatherstein excellent!

[@patsylange689]

@@tanner.leathersteinI will wait for that.. will buy more to you.. me too I have grown up my belt leather

[@mrgrape2166]

great video.... are you from Taiwan ?

[@tanner.leatherstein]

No, I am a Turkish-American but mu wife is from Taiwan

[@kccathyng]

​@@tanner.leathersteinI'm sorry but I'm glad she's from Taiwan Her and I have common view about mainland Chain

[@louisesharpy]

I can’t even afford the wrapping. Ha ha

[@msjessofficial]

How about the chanel bag??

[@mikedonovan9783]

Will you analyse the fake Channel bag ?

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Yes, it is waiting for its turn on the list

[@BorisTerekidi]

If you ignore the packaging, the real Hermes belt probably doesn’t cost more than $100 to make. So it’s also a terrible value. You pay for brand.

[@Kate-qq3ez]

No you are totally wrong. I will recommend you to visit - it is possible time to time - an Hermes facility and you will see the quality of the leathers used, the respect of the animals providing these leathers ( even if at the end they finished in leather), the hand work of highly skilled craftsmen , happy to work there and happy to be able to Show their incredible quality of work. NOTHING to be compared with automatic machine work with poorly paid worker and leathers produced in poor condition with harmful chemicals. Impossible to compare, there is nothing comparable.

[@nelicquele111]

@@Kate-qq3ezyou won’t be that enthusiastic when you learn that your Hermes artisans only earn 1700€ a month while making 10000€ birkin bags. Stop giving them money. There are other brands and artisans more respectful of your hard earned money

[@Kate-qq3ez]

@@nelicquele111 I don’t,know where you got these figures but it is wrong…

[@nelicquele111]

@@Kate-qq3ez i asked a former Hermes artisan 😂 that’s why she quitted

[@saabguy9774]

I bought my belt from Hermes, it wasn’t very durable unfortunately. What about Longchamp Le Foulonne leather? Supposedly comes from same place as Hermes leather.

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Longchamp is on the list early next year I will do a review from them.

[@sofyameytus710]

@@tanner.leathersteinGreat review!!! Love to watch your videos! I am very happy about my Polene collection after you reviewed it. How about the new brand Basile?

[@blktauna]

which leather? I find it hard to believe that it wasn't durable.

[@user-qy4vo8zh7z]

so how can we spot difference between cheap or bad leather with nice finish and good quality top grain without acetone or microscope when buying in stores or even online?

[@loving0u]

If you know(!) where to look and have a good eyes - authenticity spotting is a matter of seconds. 😌

[@mich00000]

Are we going to see the analysis of the fake Chanel bag? Would you get a real Chanel bag from The RealReal for comparison?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!??! 😆I love this video. Some may say that now you give more intel to the fake guys to make their superfake even better. But I think this also helps consumers in identifying the red flags for counterfeit and stay away from the counterfeit/dupes as well.

[@nickvogelius]

Could you review some of Louis Vuitton belts?

[@AlanCWL1989]

Depends on which factory you going , sometimes you can find 1 over 1 exact copy like authentic , just pay a little high price like 300 dollars for example. Sometimes like this example , yeah the H belt looks cool but to me it is slightly off in terms of texture so considered A- grade but great enough. As consumerism trapped many poors , I bet to use these item as it is meant to be worn , sometimes super fake can last long or may be just worn out fast, subject to personal habits. However it is wiser to find great craftmanship of item for long lasting usage.

[@masterfan0]

Do this more please! If I'm not mistaken, you are Turkish. There are some "high quality" fakes from Istanbul's bazar, you could compare those.

[@peacheskong2245]

Would you do a video on some actual vegan leather options? I saw a video on mushroom based leather, that looked so good! I'm curious to know your thoughts on that. Keep it up!

[@tanner.leatherstein]

Yes, I will feature more vegan leather options in the future

[@mackenziepm]

And….the stitching is white not black? How can you compare them and not mention the fact they got the colour totally wrong?

[@aponinenaugcasio8456]

Can we try weejuns next?