How to Spot a Fake Ed Hardy Handbag

Fake bags are often sold from stalls on the street

The Ed Hardy fashion line of clothing and accessories designed Christian Audigier are expensive so you'll want to make sure you are buying the real thing. Look-alike products are for sale on the Internet and in retail stores, but they don't have the quality craftsmanship of a genuine Ed Hardy. Knowing what to look for can help you determine whether the handbags are real.

Instructions

1. Check the hardware. Authentic Ed Hardy handbags have a detachable silver Key Fob attached to the zipper, and the Ed Hardy logo etched onto a silver nameplate attached to the bag.

2. Examine the tag. The real Ed Hardy tag is rather large with a white background in the shape of its graphic, which are a flower and/or skull.

3. Look at the quality of the image on the bag. Ed Hardy bags have silk screened images. These images will have depth and be of several bright colors. Your bag could be a fake if the image is dull and flat looking, or if the color looks thin.

4. Check for rhinestones. Some Ed Hardy handbags are decorated with rhinestones. The Diddy, Sandy, Tanya and Jane style bags should have rhinestones. A bag in the shape, size, and color of one of the above listed style names is probably a fake if it does not have rhinestones.

Tips & Warnings

• If possible, purchase your handbag from www.edhardyshop.com or from an authorized retailer.

References

• Hub Pages: The Perfect Blend for the Perfect Bag -- Ed Hardy Bags
• eBay Reveiws & Guides: How to spot FAKE vs. AUTHENTIC Ed Hardy Handbags

Resources

• Article Snatch: How To Differentiate Authentic Designer Handbags From Fake Ones