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Is it true that real bags don't have plastic packing around the handles?

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Yes, designer bags almost never have this kind of wrapping around them. There may be an exception for bags ordered online, but the plastic still shouldn't show up in the photographs.

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Do outlet stores ever sell fake designer bags?

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No, outlet stores that are officially connected with a brand will not sell fake items.

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Does a real Michael Kors handbag have his whole name printed in various places on the inside and outside?

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The label should either say "MICHAEL Michael Kors" or just "Michael Kors," and most genuine designs have the MK logo on a hanging metal tag. The interior and exterior more commonly feature the MK logo as part of a repeated pattern, not the full name.

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How do I tell if I have a genuine DKNY?

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Look for a serial number or tag that could indicate who manufactured the item. If there isn't a tag, then you have no way of truly knowing whether or not your bag is genuine.

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Will a Michael Kors purse begin to fray on the handle from daily wear and tear?

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Yes. Any purse can fray from wear and tear.

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If a Christian LaCroix bag says it's made in China, is it a fake?

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Some bags are, indeed, made in China. That alone will not tell you if your bag is real or not.

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Will a real MK or LV have a basic white price tag attached with the clear plastic piece like other items sold in regular stores?

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It depends; however, this will not make a difference in its authenticity. Having the bag checked by a professional is best. If there is no time for that, a few good ways to check are: Is it well made to you? Fakes often will have small cheap zippers without the name brand engraved in them, and the hardware should feel solid and not glued to the product. They are generally attached in between the inside material and the outside material of the bag. Also, most high-end bags and wallets will be sold with the tag and all zippers individually wrapped in paper or foam, and product care cards should generally be present as well.

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Do Brighton purses ever have a fabric lining with the name on the lining?

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No, this is not a usual or standard feature of Brighton purses. However, it is a good idea to contact them if you're in doubt, in case they issued a special edition.

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If a designer bag has a letter printed upside down in the leather, can it still be authentic?

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It depends on whether or not the pattern continues like that. If it does, and the patterns match evenly all the way, then it’s real. However, if just one letter is upside down or the pattern stops matching and goes crooked, then it’s possibly fake.

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How do I know if my purse is designer?

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If your purse is from a top fashion label such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent or other such manufacturer, then it’s designer (if it's authentic).

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There are no labels inside my new handbag, though it was sold to me as a designer bag. Does this mean it's fake?

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All designer handbags do have their labels and serial number inside the bag.

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