The world of luxury handbags is undoubtedly one of the most affected by imitations and counterfeits. Given the great popularity of these fashion accessories for women, thousands and thousands of fake brand bags appear on the market every day that at first glance may seem authentic, but they are not.
Before buying a second-hand brand bag, we advise you to pay attention to all the details. These copies are becoming more and more similar to the originals, so you have to be very careful.
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With our easy tricks, you can identify the authenticity of a Prada bag in less than a minute!
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8 Tricks to know if a Prada bag is authentic
There are a number of characteristics and signs that we can use to determine if a Prada bag is original or not. These are the most important indicators that you should always check when you have a Prada bag in your hands:
- Pay attention to the "R" in the logo. You can find the logo on the straps and buckles on the outside or on the label inside the bag, the word "Prada" can also be sewn inside the bag. Once you have found the logo, pay attention to the "R". This letter is the most distinctive of the Prada logo and can give us the most revealing clue as to whether the bag is fake. In an original bag, the right leg of the "R" will be slightly curved upwards, if the "R" is straight like an ordinary one, then it is an imitation bag.
- Made in Italy. All Prada brand bags are made in Italy. Check that the interior logo plate reads "Prada Milano Made in Italy". Also, make sure there are no spelling mistakes or missing letters, or that it is not made in Italy.
- Stitching on the lining. In an authentic Prada bag, you can see the word "Prada" stitched several times along the entire lining.
- Make sure the interior logo plate matches the fabric. A fairly easy indicator to check, if the interior fabric is black, the plate will also have that tone, the same with cream-colored bags or other colors, the plate will always have the same tone as the fabric (sometimes a little darker). The label will be made of ceramic or leather. If it is made of plastic, it is a fake Prada bag.
- The interior logo plate should be rectangular. Not square, not triangular, not round, the interior logo plate must be rectangular. It will also have rounded corners. Important: If there is no logo plate inside the bag, it is not an authentic Prada bag.
- Check the metal parts. The luxury handbag brand Prada only uses high-quality gold and silver to make its metal parts, and they will never mix colors in the same bag. Make sure that all the metal parts of the bag (zippers, clasps, buckles) are all the same color and finish.
- Check the zipper. Open and close the bag's zipper a few times. In an authentic Prada bag, you will have no problem and it will open and close easily and smoothly, in an imitation there will usually be obstacles or broken pieces that prevent it from opening and closing correctly.
- Buy from a trusted store. Finally, the best advice we can give you is to go to a trusted second-hand bag store like Keway Bags, where you will only find original pieces of good quality and in perfect condition, with specialists who can advise you at all times and offer you the Prada bag that best suits your style.
These are the most important tricks and clues for you to be able to identify an original Prada bag from an imitation. The next time you have a Prada bag in your hands and doubt its authenticity, remember these tips and in less than 1 minute you will be able to recognize its authenticity just like an expert!
