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Identify an authentic Coach handbag by looking for fabric monogrammed letters on the leather, making sure the bag is a mix of real leather and cloth, and looking for the word "Coach" inscribed on the metal closure. Make sure an authentic Coach purse has the name inscribed on a leather tag hanging from the bag with tips from an image consultant in this free video on designer handbags.
To identify an authentic Louis Vuitton monogram canvas handbag, make sure the purse has all of the elements of the monogram, look for quality leather and stitching, and check that everything on the outside of the purse says Louis Vuitton. Find out how an authentic Louis Vuitton purse will require keys to open the original lock with information from an image consultant in this free video on designer handbags.
Identifying an authentic Louis Vuitton Multicolore handbag requires looking for a white background with colored monograms, quality stitching and leather detailing. Make sure everything on an authentic Louis Vuitton has the Louis Vuitton name with advice from an image consultant in this free video on designer handbags.
Identify an authentic Louis Vuitton vintage purse by visiting an expert that already owns a vintage Louis Vuitton, checking back catalogs to look at the bag and looking for darker shades of leather. Be careful before buying a Louis Vuitton vintage handbag with insight from an image consultant in this free video on designer handbags.
Authentic Louis Vuitton date and production codes for handbags can be identified by looking at the certificate that should come with the purse stating the number of bags produced and the date that they were produced. Make sure the production code paperwork has the Louis Vuitton name and city on it with tips from an image consultant in this free video on designer handbags.
Due to the variety of Kate Spade purses available, it can be difficult to spot a fake. Shopping in a reputable store will generally guarantee that a Kate Spade bag is authentic. Check the stitching around the label to identify a Kate Spade purse with information from an image consultant in this free video on designer handbags.
Spot a fake Gucci handbag by making sure the Gucci monograms are correct, looking for the Gucci name on every single piece of the purse, and look for an engraved symbol that the purse is registered. Find out how authentic and original Gucci handbags are with information from an image consultant in this free video on designer handbags.
Spotting a fake Vera Bradley purse requires looking at the quality of the leather and making sure the designer monogram is embroidered or engraved on the handle and inside of the handbag. Find an authentic Vera Bradley purse with help from an image consultant in this free video on designer handbags.
Spot a fake Louis Vuitton handbag by looking at the quality of the leather, making sure the lock on the outside of the bag has the Louis Vuitton monogram and looking at the quality of the inside pouch. Look for a Louis Vuitton purse that is registered from Paris, France, with tips from an image consultant in this free video on designer handbags.
Spotting a fake Dooney and Bourke handbag requires looking for a bag made of mostly hard leather, identifying the wide stitches of Dooney and Bourke, and checking for the monogram. Look for a classically shaped bag from Dooney and Bourke with tips from an image consultant in this free video on designer handbags.
Identify an authentic Chanel handbag by looking for the classic Chanel leather and the embroidered monogram on the sides of the bag. Find a Chanel bag with the authentic handles using advice from an image consultant in this free video on designer handbags.
To identify an authentic Jimmy Choo handbag, look for wild designs, make sure the lining is unique to Jimmy Choo, and check that the hardware on the bag is large and unique. Look for hanging leather pieces that are commonly used on Jimmy Choo purses with tips from an image consultant in this free video on designer handbags.
To tell if a Prada bag is a fake, look for the classic leather outside, and make sure there is a metal piece attached to the purse that says "Prada." Check to make sure a Prada handbag has been registered with advice from an image consultant in this free video on designer handbags.
Gabriela Garzon Gabriela Garzon is the principal owner of G.G. Image & Etiquette Consulting in Miami, Fla., which is a full-service provider of image consulting, professional and personal etiquette, and international corporate protocol training for businesses. She has designed and taught interactive programs tailored to the needs of each organization, and she specializes in training individuals to develop leadership skills, build self-confidence and enhance personal development. Garzon has a bachelor's degree in international relations and women studies from Florida International University. She is nationally certified as a business etiquette and international protocol consultant.dkdk
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