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Discover 7 Tips to Distinguish an Authentic Designer Handbag from a Replica

added November 1, 2008
Maurice Chuka is an entrepreneur specialising in the Fashion and Retailsectors. Discover more helpful tips along with a great selection of Designer Handbags here. Feast your eyes on a huge range of Designer handbags from Gucci, Fendi, Prada, Jimmy Choo, Burberry and Marc Jacobs.

Have you ever wondered how to spot an authentic designer handbag from areplica bag? With so many fake designer handbags flooding the market,discover certain tips that help you know what to look out for when youmake your next designer handbag purchase.

You have finally decided to buy that designer handbag you have beendreaming about for months. You have being feasting your eyes on thatdesigner handbag for months and months and finally the day has arrivedwhen that Gucci or Fendi handbag takes its place in your wardrobe.

Stillthere is a nagging anxiety that has been bugging you about your latestluxury handbag. This anxiety has been further heightened by recent newsyou have seen on the television or read in the papers. You might haveeven heard some of your friends express their concerns when you wentout window shopping. The fear that your next designer handbag could bea fake!

The very thought of it just makes my skin crawl. Justlike you, I believe in purchasing only real, genuine items. Even thoughreplica designer handbags at first glance bear a close resemblance toan original designer handbags, there are a few steps to ensure thatyour next purchase is an authentic designer bag.

1. I wouldadvise you to first of all look out for an authenticity card. Manydesigners like Fendi, Burberry, Gucci and Prada include authenticitycards with their merchandise. These cards have basic, easily understoodinformation about your designer handbag such as the model number plus amagnetic strip or bar code. If the designer handbag you purchased hasan inside pocket, you will find your authenticity card in there.

2.Furthermore, some Fendi designer handbags come with their authenticitycards packaged in a sealed foil bag. You will find Prada enclose theircards in small individual envelopes with the Prada logo at the front.You will discover that one is similar to a Credit Card with a magneticstrip on the back and Prada written on the front. The other card hasthe item details plus the style number.

3. Designer merchandiseare expensive for the simple reason that they have spent years buildingvalue into their name. Just the name of a designer leaves a certainimpression in our minds. When I say Gucci Indy handbag, what springs toyour mind. Cheap, ordinary and tasteless? Absolutely not! You imagine awoman with style, wealth and sophistication carrying a designer bagthat attracts envious stares and regular complements. A woman who isnot afraid to be the center of attention. Therefore, if the designerhandbag you want to buy is at a price that looks to good to be true,then it probably is.

4. You will find that most authenticdesigner handbags have a signature logo on them. Authentic Pradahandbags have a triangle metal logo attached to the front or side oftheir handbags. Authentic Fendi handbags have the inter-twining doubleF design around their merchandise. Burberry has the signature plaidswith a brown background. Gucci have the signature G splashed all overtheir bags. If you notice a designer handbag with a funny looking logo,then this should immediately flash a red flag in your mind.

5.As your authentic designer handbag collection grows, you will noticethat most designer handbags will have their signature brand namemonogram lining. This is true for Louis Vuitton handbags, Gucci purses,Prada handbags and Fendi purses. This is just a way for the designersto differentiate their merchandise from their competitors.

6.This designer monogram is woven into the fabric. You will not find thiswith replica designer handbags. The linings are always smooth, silkyand in some cases are even satin. The color of the lining depends onthe outer color of the handbag and they always compliment each other.The lining on fake bags is usually a stiff fabric and no attention todetail is paid to the lining.

7. Finally, if you are buying abag from a downtown roadside shop, then do not expect an authenticdesigner handbag. If the designer handbag is as cheap as chips, then donot expect to get an authentic designer handbag. If there is no logo toshow that you are a buying a designer leather handbag or designer pursefrom Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Fendi or Burberry then you aredefinitely buying a fake.

An authentic designer handbag can be expensive but it will be an investment you can enjoy for years and years to come.

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