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As Catherine Travers is working on new posts on authenticating designer handbags, I will be sharing past articles she collaborated on with different bloggers. This post was originally written by Sarah Garden at the Short List Dubai. You can read the original article or more of Sarah’s work here.
Prada are the masters of leather. The luxury Italian fashion house was founded in 1913 by Mario Prada, with a focus on accessories including bags and shoes. Although the brand has gone through many changes, mainly under the creative direction of Muiccia Prada during the 80’s, they are still known for their leather goods.
It can be more difficult to distinguish a fake Prada tote than the likes of Louis Vuitton, because the fashion house have always tried to be more subtle in their branding. This “reverse status” ethos means that most Prada bags only have one logo visible, much like the classic Prada Saffiano Lux Double Zip Tote. We asked our go-to authenticity expert from InSeller, Catherine Travers, to give us the inside knowledge on spotting a fake.
Materials
The leather used in the Lux totes is a special kind of leather called Saffiano. It gets its name from the cross hatched pattern that is pressed into the leather. The pattern should be very detailed and set to a small scale. Some fakes will often have a larger pattern pressed much deeper into the leather than the authentic counterpart.
Hardware
As a rule, Prada uses high-quality Italian branded zippers, the most common being Riri or Lampo. On the two zip compartments of the bag, the zipper teeth should lie straight and zip smoothly, exhibiting the quality hardware used in the construction. But be careful! Many counterfeit manufacturers have begun using these branded zippers as well, so examine more than the zip. The snaps engraved with the Prada insignia should be written clear and be easy to read.
Exterior Logo
On newer styles, the logo on the front of the bag should be placed on top of an inverted triangular piece of matching saffiano leather. The logo letter plates should have a flat, not curved surface, and all worlds and phrases should be spelled correctly. The lettering should be clear, concise and easy to read.
Interior Logo
The interior logo should be in the form of a rectangular enamel nameplate affixed to the single open pocket in the main compartment of the bag.
Construction
The panels and piping of the bag should reflect the quality craftsmanship of the Prada brand heritage. Seams should be free of gaps and material should not pucker. In authentic Prada bags, a small square white tab with a number should be affixed to an interior seam. Another tip about the construction is the measurement. The Saffiano Lux tote comes in three sizes, Large, Small and Mini. The one in particular that we are examining is the medium with a standard size of 25.4cm x 33cm.
Stitching
A tell-tale sign of a fake Prada bag can also be the stitching. Prada utilizes the highest quality standards when it comes to manufacturing, so the stitching should be perfect and expertly aligned. The individual stitches on authentic Prada bags are done at an angle, whereas stitches on a fake bag are completely straight.
I’ll be posting more of Catherine’s past articles on authenticating designer handbags along with her new posts which will be coming soon! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!
By Vivienne Neveling
For many women a Prada handbag is very appealing and they are undoubtedly very fashionable. The down side however is the fact that some of these goods that are sold on the market are not authentic Prada handbags, but are replicated. Imagine how awful it must be when you open your purse you have coveted for so long, only to discover it is far from being a designer handbag, it is actually a fake. There are criminals out there who want to sell replica goods under false pretenses; you have to make sure you are not a victim of these crimes. This legendary fashion houses goods are constantly replicated, but other design houses such as Gucci, Miu Miu, Fendi, Chanel, Versace etc also have this problem.
What should you look for when checking for authenticity?
This may be an easy task for the trained eye, however Prada purses are of the best quality and the craftsmanship is exceptional. First off the inside should be as good as the exterior and there shouldn't be one stitch out of place. Examine the material closely for any abnormalities and if it is a leather bag, smell it, if you get a hint of any chemical scent it is not the real deal. There should not be discoloration on the hardware and the imprinted Prada logo should be very clear with no hint of untidiness. Check if the inside label states 'Made In Italy' and make sure all the writings on the bag are spelt correctly.
How To Check Authentic Prada Wallet Bag
The famous triangular logo on the exterior should also be inspected, make sure it's attached properly and that the lettering is well proportioned. Sometimes they have an imprinted logo and see to it that it is properly and flawlessly done. In general there are many things to check, but it seems that if there is one thing out of place, the authenticity may be questioned. If the prices are too good to be true, well they probably aren't authentic handbags. Take a few minutes and inspect the bag before you buy it, don't feel embarrassed and remember when buying online, only buy from authorized resellers.
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Designer handbags are pricey, but they are designed, hand made, only the finest materials are used and labor costs are not cheap in the European countries. The fake handbags are copied, inferior materials are used, the laborers are poorly paid and who knows what age, but someone makes a huge illicit revenue. Every woman has to choose what she will buy, but ask someone who has had authentic Prada handbags and they will testify to terrific quality and absolute satisfaction.
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