How to Spot Fake Burberry Purses

Burberry purses can be fabulous additions to your wardrobe. Like most designer purses, they are wonderfully made from exquisite materials. With so many replicas on today's market, you must be careful when purchasing Burberry purses. If you want to be absolutely sure you are buying an authentic purse, you should buy it from an authorized Burberry retailer. If you opt to purchase from elsewhere, here are some tips which can help you spot fake Burberry purses.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Photos of authentic Burberry purses
• Photos of the purse for sale

1. Examine the purse's material. Burberry purses are made from vinyl coated canvas which is resistant to stains, strong and durable. If the purse's material is too slick or flimsy, it is probably not an authentic Burberry purse.

2. Observe the pattern on the purse. If the lines are at all crooked, it is a fake. Burberry purses feature patterns with perfectly straight horizontal and vertical lines. The lines are clean, with no bleeding into surrounding colors.

3. Look at the tag inside the purse. Its color should match that of the interior lining of the purse. Check for any misspellings or typos on the label. The tag should read, "Burberry London" and "Made in Italy" on the back of the tag.

4. Look at the hardware on the purse. The zipper lock should be imprinted with Burberry on both sides. If the zipper lock is blank, it is a fake.

5. Scrutinize the leather trim on the purse. It should be even all the way around the purse. If there is any variation, it is not likely to be an authentic Burberry purse. Again, keep in mind that Burberry produces purses with excellent craftsmanship. Any degree of sloppiness is a sure sign of a fake.

6. Ask to see multiple photos of the actual purse for sale. Compare those photos to authentic photos from Burberry's official site. Look closely for any differences between the photos. If you spot something suspect, it is likely a replica rather than the real deal.