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.

While designer bags are made very well, the fake bags
aren't. You'll find the fakes have patterns that don't match
up, flimsy hardware, and cheap lining.

There are very consistent shapes, sizes and colors in each
designer bag line. You can study the real bag to know it's
exact colors and dimensions. Knowing that will help you be
able to spot a real bag from a fake when you're shopping
around.

The fake designer bags, including higher priced replicas are
generally made in China. You'll find that these bags tend to
run in the range of $100-$300 each.

Fake bags tend to have very cheap lining fabric inside the
bag that is poorly attached to the bag's frame. The color
and design of the fabric will give clues as well.

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 bags often smell like leather-treating chemicals and
are often stiff. Authentic bags have lovely leather that
smells just like leather!

Interestingly, you can rest assured that if you end up
unknowingly with a non-authentic designer bag, you may have
something of worth anyway! Counterfeit designer bag shopping
has become a sport and in some groups, it's considered even
more fashionable to carry a fake bag rather than a real one!

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