How to tell if a bag is authentic: a secondhand guide
How to recognize an authentic or fake second-hand bag: stitching, hardware, serial numbers, and certificate. The checks that really matter before buying.
Original or fake Saint Laurent Bag: how to identify it
How to recognize an authentic Saint Laurent bag: Cassandre logo, interior stamp, measurements, and differences between Envelope, Sulpice, and Rive Gauche.
Louis Vuitton (Speedy) handbag: authentic or fake, the checks
Louis Vuitton handbag: how to identify an authentic Speedy by its canvas, stitching, lock, and date code. Sizes and prices on the secondhand market.
Authentic or fake Pochette Métis: a guide to identifying it
How to recognize an authentic Louis Vuitton Pochette Métis: canvas, hardware, interior, and date code. A practical guide for anyone considering a second-hand purchase.
Prada Re-Edition 2005: style, price, and how to wear it
The Prada Re-Edition 2005 in recycled nylon: silhouette, differences from the 2000 model, boutique versus second-hand price, and how to wear it today.
Original or fake Fendi Bag: how to recognize it by the details
How to recognize an authentic Fendi bag: FF motif, Selleria stitching, serial number, and hardware. A practical guide with examples of authentic Baguette and Peekaboo bags.