How to Tell a Real Dooney & Bourke Handbag
As with many designer handbags, there will be a good number of fakes on the market. Counterfeiting higher-end handbags has become big business. If you believe you are purchasing a genuine Dooney & Bourke handbag, you want to be certain that you have spent your money wisely and are not purchasing a clever fake. If you know what to look for, you will be able to confirm whether you have the real thing. The more information you have, the more you will notice the differences between an authentic and a fake Dooney & Bourke handbag. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Look at the price. A real Dooney & Bourke handbag will cost more than a fake, which would have been mass-produced. To double-check, visit the company's website in References to compare prices.
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Examine the quality and workmanship. Dooney & Bourke handbags will have a much superior quality and feel than a fake. The leather and the lining will be of much finer quality, and the stitching will be small and consistent and sewn with much greater care.
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Check to see if it has the correct logo. Dooney & Bourke handbags have an interlocking capital "D" and "B" facing forward and also in a mirror image. Alternatively, there will be a duck logo with its head always looking backwards.
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Check inside the handbag for the Dooney & Bourke label, which should be sewn in and not glued, like most fakes. There should also be a tan registration sewn into the interior of the bag with a registration number printed on it. This is one of the most important and quickest ways of telling if you have the genuine article.
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Look at where your handbag was made. Dooney & Bourke handbags are always made in the USA, Italy, Mexico or China.
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Make sure that any logo, charms or emblems are attached with leather only. The majority of fakes will use a chain instead.
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Look closely to see if the hardware is made of brass. Most Dooney & Bourke handbags have brass zippers, clasps and buckles.
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Tips & Warnings
To ensure you are purchasing a genuine Dooney & Bourke handbag, buy only from reputable and major retailers. If you buy online, inspect your purchase for a registration card and a registration number.
