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In a real bag, the handles will be made of soft, smooth leather that oxidizes and darkens with age. The handles are also often trimmed with a contrasting burgundy edge that will also get darker over time. If this trimming looks bright red, painted on, or plastic, it’s a fake. Stitching is often one of the tell-tale signs of a fake designer handbag.

After peering at the fake for several minutes, the woman behind the counter sighed. As well as aesthetic accuracy, many have the same date codes replica bags, stamps, locks, French-tannery labels, and serial numbers used to distinguish their real counterparts. Some even have authentication technology — QR codes and chips — that have yet to be implemented in the real thing. A kind of counterfeit doyenne, she shills reps out of her Tribeca penthouse and uptown, where the extra room in her classic six serves as a showroom. “I have seen a lot of influencers at them and a few reality stars,” says the Hamptons-based RepLady. The third way is that vendors show buyers a printed page of their available bags and buyers point at one they like.

To the greatest of my surprise, ultimately any brand is available. And even in a small shop I found a logo printing machine with moulds of Gucci, LV fake bags, Prada, AF…you can choose your brand and it would be done in 2 minutes. To contribute to its authenticity, fake fapiao (invoices) from the original shops in Hongkong and POS receipts were also provided.

It is a high-quality craftsmanship work that faithfully reproduces the ideal of handmade luxury bags. Recent revelations about the French fashion house Dior producing a $2,780 handbag for just $57, might make you question the financial and ethical aspects of such investments. Unfortunately, such practices are not uncommon among luxury brands. Before making a purchase, be sure to research how and where the bags are produced to make an informed decision. Choosing authenticity also fosters a deep emotional connection.

Examine the hardware for proper branding, smooth functionality, and durable construction. Pay close attention to the areas that get a lot of wear and friction and check whether or not the hardware is flaking, cracking, or peeling away. High-quality hardware may show white surface scars but should not peel or crack. Authentic designer bags often come with authenticity cards or certificates.

I contacted more sellers and bought more replicas, hoping to shake it loose. There is a smug superiority that comes with luxury bags – that’s sort of the point – but to my surprise, I found that this was even more the case with superfakes. I spoke with Kelly, one such person, seeking to peek under the hood of the shadowy business. Having grown up as a first-generation immigrant whose family’s idea of splurging was a monthly dinner at Pizza Hut, I refused to be the type of person who lusted over luxury handbags.