How to Spot a Fake Designer Purse or Handbag
Posted: Monday, July 25, 2005
by Cathy Feldman
Designer Handbags 101
When you finally decide to dish out a large amount of cash for a handbag, you’ll want to make sure it’s the real thing you are purchasing and not a cheap knock-off. With the popularity of handbags at the present time, its no wonder so many companies are eager to produce knock-off versions of Gucci, Louis Vuitton and other high-fashion handbags. We want to make sure that you know when you are being ripped off so you can spend your well-earned money on something that is truly authentic. Here are some hints which will help you spot a fake designer handbag when you see one:
The fabric used to manufacture top-of-the-line brand name handbags is noticeably different than the material used for fakes. If there is wrong stitching or if the material is flawed in even the slightest manner, chances are it is not a name brand purse. High-fashion handbags will always have real materials, they will not use fake leather or fake animal skin and you will get the real deal 100 percent of the time.
Small Detailing
The great thing about authentic handbags is that they are unique and hours upon hours go into making each one exactly right. Designer handbags will often have extra stitching and detailing such as little diamonds, buckles or zippers which make them truly unique to any other designer. As noted above, the diamonds on name brand handbags will also be real 100 percent of the time.
Study the Celebrities
The best way to determine whether or not a handbag is a fake is by studying the real ones and the best way to do that is through celebrities. Celebrities will always have real name brand designer handbags. Most people recognize the design of Louis Vuitton purses because of Jessica Simpson and the hype she has created for the company. When you constantly see celebrities sporting specific types of handbags you will be more inclined in noticing the difference between real and fake ones.
Brand Name Labels
Many brand name handbag designers will put a custom label or logo on their items which indicate that they are authentic. The names sometimes appear on zippers or pockets and some companies like to put it in the same spot on every handbag to ensure their customers know it’s real.
It is important to know that you are getting what you pay for when it comes to designer handbags. If you’re instincts are telling you that the purse is a fake, chances are you’re probably right and its best to leave the bag where it lies. With the amount of money you are spending on these items, you want to make sure the bag you’re buying is authentic and worth every penny you are spending.
Cathy Feldman is an avid purse enthusiast who has more handbags than she can count. She has become complete addicted to name brand bags and enjoys sharing her knowledge as a contributing editor of http://www.designerhandbags101.com - a site that offers information about designer handbags, designer bags, Louis Vuitton purses and more.
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Top-level comments on this article: (6 total)This has been pretty helpful, I'm cosidering buying a dooney and bourke off ebay so I need to know a few things before I pull the plug, any more advice for Ebay users?
i am trying to purchase a dooney and bourke purse for my sister and i really need to know which ones are the fake and the real ones. i am trying to bid on the ones with the registration card, is that good or not?Need Help
Nice, mai... but no details that are specifically helpful. Thanks anywayA Bag for Moms Who says that a mother has to have a boring handbag? It is true that you are no longer free to have a tiny little cute handbag to carry around with you, for the simple fact that it is not large enough to carry everything you need to have. Just because you are a mother, though, doesn't mean you have to have a boring, ugly bag. If you jump onto the internet and take a look at some of the amazing Chanel handbags online, you will definitely be able to find a bag that is stylish and has enough room for some of your motherly necessities. The Chanel Paris Biarritz tote is a great tote for any mother, or any woman, for that matter, to own. This bag is made with a treated canvas so it is extremely durable, no matter what situation you may find yourself in, and it has double handles that are extremely comfortable. The inner lining is also made of canvas, so it is easily cleanable if you find that something spilled in the purse. Buying Chanel handbags online offers you a wide variety of different choices, even if you are a mom looking for a stylish bag to own.
A friend of mine says that she had a real doone and burke purse from Marshalls. How do I know if she is telling us the truth because my friend is very competitive with this and she claims all of her bags are real. I caught her lying to me about a Coach bag, so please I can use all the help.
That's not true that celebrities always carry the real deal. I think you need to educate yourself. Check out the handbag board on ebay and you will see photos of celebs carrying fakes.
they sell real D&B ones at Marshalls.real micheal kors also.
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