How to Spot a Fake Murval Handbag

Fake handbags may seem real until you look closer.

Murval handbags are designed and made in France and appeal to different styles and tastes. Counterfeiters try to cash in on the popularity of such designer bags, and fake Murvals have appeared on the streets and the Internet. Before you buy a Murval handbag, make sure you're looking at the genuine article.

Instructions

1. Inspect the handbag's stitching to make sure it is even and tight, especially on the inner seams of the lining. Counterfeit bags are often mass-produced and therefore assembled in a hurry.

2. Examine the label inside the bag for any minor differences in Muval's trademark stamp. Counterfeiters will often make small changes to the design to pass copyright laws. Muval's stamp is a pink caricature of the Eiffel Tower sporting butterfly wings. Study the exact look of Muval's stamp at the company's website.

3. Look at the handbag's packaging, which Muval designs to protect the bag. Many fakes come without packaging or in simple plastic bags.

4. Read the materials label to identify the leather or fabric quality. Muval handbags are made of high-quality materials such as suede, while fakes will have a mixture of lower quality materials such as rayon and faux leather. A stiff, plastic feel could indicate inferior materials.

References

• MurvalHandbags.net; How to Spot a Fake Handbag; Brian Cliette; November 2008
• Murval Paris: About Murval

Resources

• Murval Paris