The art of counterfeiting dates back over 2,000 years. Where there is something valuable, such as money, there are always those who look to profit. Whether this is through legal means (such as legitimate business) or illegal means (such as counterfeiting the money itself) is up to the individuals themselves. What is a given, however, is that something of value attracts criminal activity. Authentic designer handbags, such as the Prada BR2375 or BR0830 as displayed on the Fashion Link, are valuable and thus attract criminals who seek to profit from this. Consumer demand ensures profit and thus a breeding ground for counterfeiting is created. The IACC states that counterfeiting robs the U.S. of more than $200 billion dollars a year. This article aims not to deal with the broad topic of how to spot a fake, which in its entirety must be dealt with by looking at individual designers, but rather looks to provide general information and tips regarding fake designer handbags.

Firstly, handbags sold in a market or on a street corner are almost certainly not authentic. New York