7 Ways to Distinguish Real Designer Bags from Fakes
by Paris Liandre
Knock-offs of high-priced designer bags are becoming more and more prevalent. Sometimes they are so similar; it's hard to tell the difference! Here are some things you can look for.
Fake bags are not nearly the quality as the designer bags. They've got mismatched patterns, lousy hardware, and less-than quality lining.
Designer bags are made to strict standards in their colors, sizes, and shapes. If you know exactly what color and dimension you are looking for in a designer bag, it can help you spot the real from the fake.
China is a large manufacturer of fake and replica designer bags. They tend to be priced between $100-$300.
Fake bags will have liners made from much cheaper materials and the inside lining will not be attached to the frame as securely. The fabric design and color can also be used as evidence of a fake bag.
Authentic designer bags are nearly flawless both inside and out. If you inspect a designer bag, you'll notice that even the hardware that zips or buttons the bag and attaches the handles is of high quality and superior manufacturing.
Fake handbags are often stiff, and can smell like the horrid chemicals used to treat the leather. The leather should smell like good ole' leather.
If you learn that you ended up with a fake designer bag, it's not all bad! Counterfeit shopping has become something of a sport, much to the disappointment of luxury-goods makers. Fake designer bags are all over the place, it seems - so easy to buy that in some circles it's almost uncool to carry the real thing!
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