Is Your Gucci Bag Authentic?
You pay a pretty penny for a Gucci bag or any other designer
handbag be it Fendi, Prada, Chanel or Dior. Your friends are
drooling over that gorgeous Gucci Turquoise Leather Handbag you
just bought. Wait until they hear what a great deal you got!
But is it authentic or is it a fake? Determining authenticity
can be a bit tricky because some fakes are done very well.
However if you know what to watch for you can spot a fake in a
minute!
The first thing you need to do is look at the bag itself. Do the
materials look to be of the highest quality? How about the
stitching? There should be no loose or uneven threads and the
thread should match the bag exactly. If the bag is leather the
logo will be engraved into the leather.
Next have a look at the hardware. The hardware should all be
quality weight pieces with no scratches or color variations.
Most of the designers actually have a plastic face that goes
over the hardware to protect if from damage until the bag is
purchased. The brand name will be engraved not embossed on the
hardware. You should also be able to find the name engraved on
the hardware for the strap.
Have a really close look at the liner and any accents. Check for
quality. The liner should be silk and you should see the
designers name or logo on the liner. Designers don