Is your Authentic Designer Handbag really Authentic?
So, you have just bought a new designer handbag.
Maybe you have had your eye on a Christian Dior Saddle Handbag, or
Gucci Jackie-O that you know your friends will drool over .
You got a huge discount off of the hefty
retail price and you're feeling pretty good about yourself.
But know you are wondering- is my designer handbag authentic.Determining the authenticity on any product can be a little tricky, but if you know the basics, you will be able to spot a fake in just a few seconds.
One of the best ways to ensure your new handbag is authentic is to look
at the bag itself.
Designer handbags are popular and cost as much as they due because first and for-most they are made from quality materials.
Take a good look at the stitching.
There should be no loose or missing stitches, the color of the thread should match the main color of the bag and the stitches should be evenly spaced.
If the handbag is leather, the logo should be engraved, not just printed on the leather.Also take a look at the hardware.
All of the hardware should match in color and sheen.
The hardware should also be free of scratches.
Many manufactures, including Gucci, Fendi and Prada, protect their hardware with a removable plastic cover that is to be removed only after it has been purchased.
The brand name or logo should be engraved, not embossed or simply printed on the hardware.
You can also find the brand name of logo engraved on the strap hardware on Gucci, Fendi, Prada, Chanel and Inspect the material the bag; lining, hardware and accents are made of.
Many handbags are made of different types of leather, from Lambskin, Calfskin, Goatskin and Patent Leather, but it is easy to distinguish if the leather is of a good quality or not.
The lining is usually made of a satin material that has a nice shine to it and most designer handbags have the name brand name or logo on the lining.
Designers almost always use leather accents, not plastic.
Some purses have straps that are specially coated and seem to be artificial.
However a quick look at the edge of the strap, usually near a stitched joint, should reveal a leather core.
Is there an authenticity card.
An authenticity card is a little card that usually has the manufactures logo embossed on the front and has some information about the product you purchased and sometimes includes a magnetic strip, bar code.
Many manufacturers, including Gucci, Prada, Fendi, Kate Spade and Coach, use these cards.
Check for a serial number.
Not all manufacturers use serial numbers, but many do.
The serial number for Fendi purses can be found on the inside pocket.
Simply turn the pocket inside out and there will be a printed number on the fabric or possibly on the leather tag.
Gucci includes a small leather tag on the zipper seam of the handbag which includes a serial number..
She has sold over $25 million worth of authentic designer handbags to many leading boutiques and e-tailers.
http://www.handbag-spot.com is a compilation of articles and discounts for designer handbags.
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Boynton Beach, FL (ContentDesk) May 16, 2006 -- On May 19-21 in Tarrytown, N.Y., at the Lyndhurst Estate, up-and-coming purse designer Dede Atkins will feature purse designs that recently caught the eye of Southern Living magazine editors. The June 2006 issue of Southern Living magazine is set to feature an exclusive interview with the South Florida artist/fashion designer, along with a photo spread of her signature classic wood-box purses. My purses are for those individuals who dare to be different and who dont mind attention because they will get it, said Atkins, who founded the company De-Zines by Dede in 2002. Whatever purse you wear or carry, people stop to look and comment even men. Last winter, Southern Living discovered www.dedepurses.com and sent both a photographer and a journalist to Atkinss studio in Boynton Beach, Florida, to profile the artist, whose purses have evolved to mixed-media designs, including sophisticated...
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