How to Spot a Fake Dooney & Bourke

Dooney & Bourke handbags are expensive and everybody wants one. This had led to fakes or knock offs as they say in the fashion industry by companies hoping to capitalize on D&B's growing popularity. The imitation handbags look surprisingly close to the real thing but a trained eye can notice differences in the materials and workmanship. Here are some tips on how to spot the authentic handbag or a spot-on fake. Remember just because it looks good doesn't mean it's real.

Instructions

Instructions

1. Inspect the trim. British tan trim is a feature of all Dooney & Bourke handbags.

2. Check the quality of the leather. A leather bag will be structured and hold its shape better than a fake. Leather also has a distinctive scent. It will be fairly evident if you have a fake Dooney & Bourke once you have determined whether it's real leather.

3. Examine the stitching. The stitching on a Dooney & Bourke handbag is tight with no irregularities. There also should be no glue residue on the handbag. Most fake handbags are put together using glue.

4. Inspect the hardware. Dooney & Bourke handbags have brass hardware so all zippers and snaps will be brass colored. If you see any silver, the bag is not authentic.

5. Examine the logo. You'll know it's a fake if you don't see the Dooney & Bourke duck, and a red, white and blue registration number sewn beneath a leather seam. You also should make sure the thread and stitching on the logo is the same on the rest of the bag.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid purchasing a Dooney & Bourke online. You are much less likely to purchase a fake at a retail store.

• Go to the store that sells Dooney & Bourke handbags and personally inspect the handbag. This will give you an idea of what a real one looks like.

• It is against the law to knowingly sell a fake Dooney & Bourke item.

References

• Dooney handbags