Luxury handbags that are most likely to be counterfeited
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Chanel and Hermes luxury handbags can reach six-figure prices, according to Bain & Company’s research on secondhand luxury goods market which was valued at $50 billion in 2013. Unfortunately, this market can contain counterfeit items which make shopping dangerously risky. Hunter Thompson from The RealReal’s director of brand compliance and authentication offered his insights with Business Insider on which faked handbags to look out for and how best to identify them.
What Are the Most Commonly Produced Fake Luxury Handbags?
1. Hermes Birkin Kelly with Red Flags Check all small parts, particularly feet. A bag will be identified as fake if its screws become loose; Hermes does not issue orange authenticity cards.
2. Louis Vuitton Red Flags Color richness and vibrancy are central characteristics of genuine Louis Vuitton products that set them apart from counterfeit ones.
3. Gucci Red Flags: Pay attention to the logos. Especially its letter spacing, edges and shape of monogramme.
4. Prada Re-Editions Red Flags – To ensure authenticity, Prada logos etched on metal should be deeply etched, using software called Microscope Vision to detect striations that indicates counterfeit goods.
5. Row’s Half Moon Bag
– Red Flags: Simplistic designs featuring minimal elements such as hardware, leather grain and stitching for easier identification.
6. Celine Luggage Styles
Red Flags – Stitching on Hermes bags may not be as precise, since their stitching is done manually rather than machine stitched.
How To Recognize Fakes Hardware: For instance, in order to identify an authentic Hermes bag as opposed to an imitation one, unscrewing the feet indicates this fact.
Colors and Logos: Authentic products can be identified by their vibrant colors and detailed logos, both of which signify high quality products.
Stitching: Bags produced manually will have small imperfections when compared with those produced using machines.
– Advanced Tools: The RealReal uses Vision software and microscopic cameras to compare items against its database, checking for details such as leather grain or logo engraving.
Buyers should recognize the telltale signs of a counterfeit luxury handbag.
