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Step 1
Examine the wallet's material. Dooney & Bourke wallets are made from high-quality materials. If the wallet's material appears or feels cheap or flimsy, it is likely a replica.
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Step 2
Study the wallet's stitching. If it is uneven, crooked or loose, chances are it's a replica rather than the real deal. On Dooney & Bourke wallets, all the stitching thread will be the same color. If the wallet in question features different color threading, it isn't authentic.
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Step 3
Look at any hardware on the wallet. All Dooney & Bourke handbags and wallets feature brass hardware. If the wallet has any silver hardware, such as clasps, zippers or snaps, it isn't a real Dooney & Bourke wallet.
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Step 4
Check for an embossed Dooney & Bourke logo inside the wallet. All authentic wallets will feature their logo and some may feature their trademark duck logo. If the wallet in question does not have any logo inside, it is a replica.
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Step 5
Compare the wallet to photos of authentic Dooney & Bourke wallets. You can find many authentic photos online, particularly via the company's official website. Replica wallets usually feature some error that gives them away as fakes. Look carefully as it is often difficult to spot the minute differences.
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Step 6
Consider the market price of the wallet. If someone is selling a Dooney & Bourke wallet for well below standard retail price, be suspicious. Though you can find good deals on name-brand accessories, if the price seems too good to be true, it likely is.
