First off, anyone that is selling a direct copy of a designer handbag or wallet is doing so illegally. Designer accessories, especially designer handbags, may be produced by other companies as “designer inspired” or “licensed by the designer”, but they have a different look from the original. The knock-offs may have copied the designer handbags and wallets exactly down to the material, stitching, logo, and charms, which can make it difficult to tell the “real thing” from the “fake”.
Luxury designers of ladies handbags and ladies/men’s wallets pay attention to every detail of the items that they design and that may be the secret in discerning the “true” designer from the “copy-cat”. Here are some pointers on how to help you spot the designer “fake”:
- Start with checking the handbag or wallet for quality materials. Real designers will use expensive leathers like Italian Glove Leather and silky fabric linings. The knock-offs may still be in leather, but of lesser quality.
- Appreciate the difference between replicas and knockoffs. A company like http://cool-fashions. com/ doesn’t try to paint its products as knockoffs and so aren’t fake.
- Next, look closely at the stitching in the handbag or wallet to make sure that it is uniform and sturdy. “Fake” bags may have sloppy needlework or it may be unraveling in places.
- Designers pride themselves in the hardware used for creating their items. It is like the jewelry or accessories that complete an outfit. “Real” designer hardware from the likes of Alexander Wang will be weighty and have a nicely uniformed, polished finish. They also may use a particular style or hardware or logo that you will want to be looking for in each handbag or wallet.
- Lastly, the best pointer is to shop in a reputable place. If you buy a “real” designer handbag or wallet from out of a car trunk or from a street vendor, then chances are that you are not getting the genuine article. It the seller won’t allow any returns, they probably are looking to take the money and run.
