| In today's economy, the growing number of knock-off | | | | authentic handbags. |
| designer handbags continues to rise. For the woman | | | | Cole Haan handbags: Cole Haan is notorious for soft |
| that is still after the authentic designer handbags, this | | | | and supple leather bags. When you bend the leather, |
| can present a challenge. Have no fear, there are ways | | | | you shouldn't be able to feel any crinkle. If the leather |
| that you can identify an authentic designer handbag. | | | | has a plastic or rough feel, chances are it is a fake. |
| We're here to help! Below are some of the designer | | | | Cole Haan bags cost anywhere from $300 to $12,000 |
| handbag brands that we carry and how you can | | | | so if someone is selling it for $25, chances are it is a |
| identify the real from the fake and save yourself from | | | | fake. |
| a disappointing purchase. | | | | There are some steps you can take into consideration |
| B. Makowsky handbags: B. Makowsky handbags are | | | | when buying a discount designer handbag: |
| known for their supple leather, chunky hardware and | | | | - Read the description of the bag carefully and ask |
| signature lining. Most knock-off handbags are not | | | | questions for anything that may seem unclear. If the |
| made of this same genuine soft leather and will not | | | | description states the handbag is a "replica" or |
| have the signature satin lining. Look for these | | | | "designer inspired" then the bag is not authentic. |
| characteristics when shopping B. Makowsky handbags. | | | | - Consider the price of the handbag. If the price looks |
| If the price looks too good to be true, it probably is. | | | | too good to be true, then chances are it is. If the bag is |
| Michael Kors handbags: Michael Kors is known for his | | | | being sold for 25% of the original retail, chances are it's |
| trademark square buckles, snaps or accents on the | | | | a fake. Also note that there are authentic brands online |
| handbag. Every Michael Kors purse has these square | | | | at 40% off or even a little higher so you'll need to |
| accents. The knock-offs do not have these accents | | | | investigate those further. |
| or often times forget to use the logo on the hardware. | | | | - Determine if the dealer is a reputable dealer. Some |
| Marc Jacobs handbags: Marc Jacobs zippers have | | | | things you can ask yourself are: Do they have a |
| slanted "i's". If the bag has upright "i's" then it is probably | | | | reasonable return policy? Does their website have a |
| a fake. Authentic Marc Jacobs handbags do not have | | | | professional look and feel? Are they selling other |
| blank zippers. Note that on some of their E/W (East | | | | products besides the designer handbags? |
| West) handbags a Lampo zipper will be used. A | | | | - Look for key trademark characteristics that are |
| Lampo zipper is manufactured by Lampo and will have | | | | notorious for the specific designers. We have listed |
| the zipper brand found on the backside or underneath | | | | some of these traits above to help you identify by |
| the zipper. Fake Michael Kors bags will often have a | | | | brand. |
| metal or leather tag hanging from the bag. These | | | | - Designer handbags are usually crafted of fine leather |
| never appear on authentic Michael Kors bags. Avoid | | | | and soft fabrics. If the handbag is crafted in cheap |
| handbags with tags that state "Authentic Marc | | | | leather, it's probably a knock-off. |
| Jacobs". Some replica manufacturers use this to fool | | | | - Check the stitching to make sure it's even and |
| consumers in believing they have purchased an | | | | straight. Fake designer handbags usually have crooked |
| authentic bag. Each Michael Kors bag should have a | | | | or incomplete stitching. Authentic bags will have even |
| metal label inside that says Michael Kors and it should | | | | and straight stitching. |
| not have a serial number or identification number. This | | | | Most importantly, if you aren't sure, ask the dealer if |
| is not a feature of Michael Kors handbags. | | | | their bag is authentic and what their return policy is. If |
| Brahmin handbags: Rest assured that there have not | | | | they are willing to offer a return policy or 100% |
| been any discovered knock-offs of Brahmin handbags | | | | satisfaction guarantee, then the designer handbags are |
| yet. At one point, these handbags were being | | | | usually authentic. We hope that we have helped to |
| assembled in China so don't be alarmed if you find an | | | | give you the tools you need to shop for authentic |
| authentic that says "made in China" as these are | | | | designer handbags. |