How to Tell If a Prada Bag Is Real

How do you detect if a Prada handbag is fake or real? In this article we will go over the key points to tell if a Prada bag is real.

Prada started off as a family run business and is still run today by Miuccia Prada, the granddaughter of the founders. Prada is known for it's pricey luxurious handbags; because of it's popularity and price, knock off bags are commonly made to fool the consumer.

The best way to spot a fake Prada bag, is to become familiar with the unchanging characteristics of a real Prada bag. Lets get started with step one.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. 
    

   The tell tail "R"
   
   Take a close look at the letter "R" in Prada's logo. The "R" should always have a notch taken out of it, on the top of the R's right leg. This tell all notch, is consistent with the store's logo and on all of the Prada products. No slash? It's a fake for sure.

2. Check the Inside label
   
   Open up the Prada bag, or if buying online, request a close up picture of the inside prada label. The label should say "Prada Made in Italy" Fake Prada bags often have extra words such as, Milano or missing made in Italy. A real Prada bag will always have "Prada made in Italy" . Nothing more, nothing less.

3. Look for the Authenticity card
   
   Each Prada bag has an authenticity code printed inside the bag. This code is also present in an envelope outside the bag. The two codes should match up, providing proof of authenticity.

4. If you are buying new or used Prada, this should help you avoid getting ripped off by a fake prada bag. By studying the real thing, the fakes are easy to spot.

Tips & Warnings

• If buying online,ask for detailed pictures,to check out authenticity!

[FranticMommy]

on 5/15/2009 This is great! i know there's lots of fakes out there, but Prada wasn't sure how to spot. Good info!

[sonni57]

on 4/4/2009 Good details on how to know if a Prada bag is real.