Knockoff Designer Handbags - Why?

Why a site about Knockoff Designer Handbags?

I've been married for over a decade. I understand the some women feel the need to collect items, like shoes, handbags, and even cats. The price of some handbags put them out of the reach of many working class Americans, being out of reach seems to make them even more coveted. If you have a designer handbag, it's like telling the world you are not a part of the working class, a simple status symbol that you have arrived. Since, many of us cannot afford the authentic designer handbag, we turn to designer knockoff handbags. Counterfeit handbags. We tell ourselves who am I harming?

Well lets talk about who you are harming. By purchasing and helping to support the counterfeit handbag industry, you are taking a stand against reputable businesses and their business practices.

Reputable handbag businesses support workers rights.
Reputable handbag businesses support equal opportunities for all workers.
Reputable handbag businesses support worker and environmentally safe manufacturing.

Do you stand against workers' rights? Do you stand against environmental responsibility?

When you support the knockoff designer purses and handbags industry you support an business model based on theft and illusion. Many illegally copied items exist below the watchful eyes of regulators and administrators. Therefore many could be operating without paying taxes. This included sales, state, and federal taxes. All of which are a part of our countries system of operation. So support American, by supporting honest products from honest manufactures. If you can't afford a real designer purse or designer handbag, you can't afford to buy a counterfeit one. We all can't afford the effects of supporting the knockoff designer purses and handbags industry.

Thank you,

Is your Authentic Designer Handbag really Authentic?
  by: Deanna Key

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.