How to Tell If a Kate Spade Bag Is Genuine

A Kate Spade bag is an expensive investment, but is also a special piece to treasure for years to come. It's important to know that you have purchased a genuine bag and not a fake reproduction. According to the Kate Spade website, the only way to ensure you are not being defrauded is to purchase the real deal directly from the Kate Spade website, one of their stores or an official and reliable vendor such as a department store like Nordstrom. Although this is recommended, many people look to alternative sources such as the Internet or street vendors to find discounts and deals that are not available in stores. If you are buying a bag from an unverified source, there are some best practices you can follow to increase the chances that you are buying a legitimate designer bag and not a fake.

Instructions

Search for bags in online listings that have the original packaging or tags still attached to the bag. This is a great way to verify the purchase is real because the store tags -- whether from Kate Spade, an outlet store or a department store -- are difficult to fabricate.

Closely examine the label on the bag. This can be one of the sure fire methods of spotting a fake Kate Spade bag. The labels will vary depending on the season the bag was introduced as well as the materials used in the bag (leather bags have embossed tags while fabric bags have soft, sewn-in tags). Pay special attention to the lettering. According to I Hate Counterfeit Bags, true Kate Spade labels have the full name printed in all lowercase letters, but many counterfeit bags will have labels with capital letters. Online shoppers should compare the label to the picture of the label for each bag on the Kate Spade website.

Pay attention to the outside fabric as well as the fabric used for the lining. Authentic Kate Spade bags are only available in a limited collection of patterns, so fake bags may use alternate fabrics. You should always look at an authentic version of the bag you want to purchase, and even take pictures, so you have a strong basis of comparison of the color, shape, size and material.

Check out the quality of the materials used in the bag, including the hardware on the purse such as zippers, buttons and metal attachments. If anything seems cheap, unrealistic, poorly sewn, old or rusted, it is likely your purse is not authentic. According the Kate Spade website, the designer uses only the highest quality materials in the fabrication of these hand bags.

Use common sense when shopping for the Kate Spade bag of your dreams. It is possible to find great deals on these items, but if a bag is being sold for one tenth of the original cost of the bag, it is highly likely that the bag is counterfeit.

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