First off, you gotta be careful. eBay is, like, a minefield. The second snippet mentions all these fake “flocked sweaters.” Seriously, who even wants a *flocked* sweater? Sounds itchy. Anyway, the point is, do your research. Look for details! Stitching, fabric, the overall vibe. Don’t just go for the cheapest thing that *kinda* looks like the real deal. You’ll end up with something that falls apart after one wash, and then you’re just sad AND broke.
Then there’s the whole “affordable dupe” thing. I saw this bit about “15 affordable Acne Studios scarf dupes,” and while scarves are cool and all (especially those oversized ones), we’re talking SWEATERS here. But it does bring up a good point: the secondhand market.
Poshmark, yo! They’re practically screaming about “70% off Acne Studios Women’s Sweaters!” That’s worth a look, definitely. You might get lucky and snag a real one for a steal. Just be prepared to sift through a bunch of stuff and maybe haggle a little.
And let’s not forget the menswear section. Honestly, who cares if it’s “for men?” Comfort is comfort, and sometimes the guys’ stuff is just plain cooler. Plus, the article mentions “ACNE STUDIOS Distressed striped knitted” stuff from MR PORTER. Distressed? Stripes? Sounds pretty darn Acne Studios-y to me. Might be worth checking out, even if you gotta size down.
Okay, so here’s my totally unprofessional opinion: finding a *perfect* Acne Studios sweater lookalike is probably impossible. Those guys have a certain je ne sais quoi. But you can definitely get close. Focus on the key elements: the minimalist design, the slightly oversized fit, the muted colors (think grey, beige, muted pinks, that kinda vibe).
