I'm awhere there are a lot of controvercy surrounding dupes and replica items. When I purchased this bag, I didn't think about either. I saw a bag I like and I bought it. I styled the bag with a top from Shein, Pants from Rainbow and boots from J Crew. I would pair this fit with a leather coat or teddy coat depending on the weather. Dupe: An item that captures the essence of the real/authentic designer item Replica: Mimics a designer (Gucci, YSL, Prada...) item to be passed off as real/ authentic. What are your thoughts?