How to spot a fake designer handbag

ARE you getting the real deal or are you being ripped and left with a knockoff? Here are the signs to watch out for:

Many women lust after designer handbags but before you splurge on that goody that you’ve been saving up for, be sure that you’re getting the real deal.Here are eleven ways to tell if it’s fake: The price. If it was cheap, it’s more than likely fake; unless it was marked down in a department store, don’t buy it. The shop. Well-known department stores will not sell fakes. Flea markets or street vendors. Yes, you guessed it, these handbags are definitely rip-offs. No famous designers will allow their pieces to be sold on the street.Tags and labels. Real designer handbags have hand-stitched tags on the inside. If it has no inner name tag, it’s a fake. The material. Real designer leather handbags smell of leather. As for the canvas handbags, they should be strong, durable and well stitched. The stitching. If it is sloppy and uneven, it’s a fake. Real designer handbags have good quality, neat and even stitching. The logo: If the logo is spelled incorrectly, put the handbag down and walk away, this one is a knockoff without a doubt. The inner lining: Real designer handbags are often leather lined. Plastic-like lining is only used in fake handbags.Certificates. Real designer handbags come with a certificate of authenticity. The serial number. Real designer handbags have the brand stamped inside the handbag, although not all designers have this. Wear and tear. Real designer handbags don’t fray or come apart at the seam, although this can only be determined after you’ve bought the handbag. Once you’ve determined that the handbag is in fact real, you should weigh up the benefits of purchasing it. Keep in mind that just because it carries a well-known logo, doesn’t mean it is quality; you are paying for the logo and the status it carries. But if you have your sights set on a designer handbag, look for all the above criteria before you take the plunge. – Read more Fashion & Beauty tips at: Myfashionbeautytips.com

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