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The Designer Bag: Fake Vs Real

Fashion Nov 12, 2014

by Anokhi Admin

How To Spot A Fake Designer Bag

Holding an LV or Chanel is something many women would kill for. In the world of the "Knock-off" it's become hard to differentiate between the real, authentic designer brands versus something that is bought of the black market and undoubtedly “fake” in many ways.

To guarantee you're buying the "real deal" it makes sense to go directly to their boutique stores or department store counters, but you'll find most of the shopping nowadays has moved onto the digital platform where the danger lies. With just a click we tend to buy and spend on indulgences that much more easily.

According to Sarah Kelsey of Huffington Post, there are many people out there – online and on street corners – which are able to easily scam customers.

Here are some ways in which you can determine the authenticity of the product before you spend your well-earned money on it:

Materials

Not all authentic designer bags are made of leather. Using an example of a Louis Vuitton, the bag is made from a coated canvas with a leather trim. A bag made from leather will be dry to the touch and be heavy. If it has a designer’s name on it, make sure that the material does indeed match its description and not feel oily, slippery or sticky. Keep tabs on designer collaborations, if any, where it was made and any special limited edition designs that you are interested in. You can source all this info from the official sites.

Practice Online Shopping With Caution

The bags bought from a reputable online website such as Net-A-Porter is always a good idea. If the sites, however, are based offshores, make sure that you are cautious of your purchase as 88.8 per cent (quite a prominent percentage) of goods are seized in customs.

You should check descriptions and reviews online especially for any red flags for inauthenticity. If many people are indicating that the bags aren’t authentic, then they probably are not.

Have a Sharp Eye

Are there sloppy spots? There should be no back-and-forth stitching – that's a sign of sloppy construction that doesn't meet designer label's high standards. Examine the bag carefully for this sign of a possible counterfeit.

Ask The Expert

A big trend these days is exchange clubs, where you can exchange, sell or buy your designer bags. Make sure to review the club before being a member. Ask questions regarding the procedure and returns. Always keep a record of your transaction. Make sure you seek help of the experts and understand the differences, it will help you further with your own purchases in future.

Do you have any other tips you can share? If so, feel free to drop us your comments below.

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