Amulya
Moderator
I saw this posted elsewhere, but it was about just one brand. I think it's interesting to discuss about multiple brands.
For example you see a costume on EBay that is being claimed to be a Bella/Abla/Sim Moda etc, but how do you know if it's genuine?
I can only speak for Bella's as I have never owned any other brand name. I have a weak spot for Bella's!
The beadwork and design of a Bella is very typical, different from other Turkish costumes. Some examples on this page There is a lot more work done on the skirts and there are lots of accessories which also have lots of work done on them as opposed to a non brand costume. The cheaper Bella's are harder to recognise as they are quite the same as regular Turkish costumes. But the high end range is easy to spot. I don't think Bella gets copied much but I heard that some Egyptian brands get copied and even their label gets copied and put in the fake costumes.
I will have to take a picture of the Bella label, I'll post it here later.
Any ideas on how to know other brands are genuine, besides buying from a reputable seller.
For example you see a costume on EBay that is being claimed to be a Bella/Abla/Sim Moda etc, but how do you know if it's genuine?
I can only speak for Bella's as I have never owned any other brand name. I have a weak spot for Bella's!
The beadwork and design of a Bella is very typical, different from other Turkish costumes. Some examples on this page There is a lot more work done on the skirts and there are lots of accessories which also have lots of work done on them as opposed to a non brand costume. The cheaper Bella's are harder to recognise as they are quite the same as regular Turkish costumes. But the high end range is easy to spot. I don't think Bella gets copied much but I heard that some Egyptian brands get copied and even their label gets copied and put in the fake costumes.
I will have to take a picture of the Bella label, I'll post it here later.
Any ideas on how to know other brands are genuine, besides buying from a reputable seller.