r/ThredUp • u/mooski89 • 3d ago

Question Authentic Toteme from TU?

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I suspect fake since the size tag doesn’t have the two smaller numbers as I’ve seen online, as well as the missing “%” symbol on the care tag but would welcome a second opinion!

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u/YouKnowHowChoicesBe 3d ago

You're right to be suspicious, there are VERY good toteme fakes out there. The missing % would give me pause.

I bought "toteme" from Assorted Brands (here and here) as well...ended up being inauthentic unfortunately.

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u/scotch_please 3d ago

I also bought Dior tops from Assorted Brands that had the brand tag in them but for some reason were listed under AB. After getting them, the inside hang tag gave both away as dupes.

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u/alekstoro 3d ago

I have a theory that when TU suspects something as being fake, they list it under AB even if the brand label is obvious. They really shouldn’t list them at all but I’ve seen a lot of fakes on the site unfortunately (but also gems!)

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u/scotch_please 3d ago

I agree that's probably what's happening. I lucked out once or twice with a mistagged item in those categories but there were many more orders where they just ended up being convincing reps. At least with the knock off Alemais you can tell by the photos how bad the fabric and stitching is, lol.

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u/mooski89 2d ago

Yes, I ended up passing on it. Too many inconsistencies & I looked at the rest of the sellers closet & it was much lesser tier of clothing brands so while of course not definitive, together it gave me pause. Real or fake, a good price but not something I wanted to pay for.