Bags from the American brand Michael Kors are wildly popular around the world and absolutely deservedly so. Their elegant design, variety of collections, and reasonable prices have been appreciated by millions of owners.
But such demand also has another side to the coin - the steady growth of their fakes, which are often passed off as original products. To protect yourself from buying counterfeit goods, we suggest taking a few tips.
Bag from Michael Kors: learning to distinguish a fake from an original
The famous American brand does not leave a variety of women indifferent.
Fashionistas love the reasonable prices of the bags and, especially, the budget line, which allows you to change accessories from season to season. Serious ladies appreciate Michael Kors for its consistent quality and recognizable unique style. But even the fact that the brand is becoming more and more democratic, and even transferred the production of accessories from a specially designed budget line to some trusted Asian factories to reduce costs, does not stop the production of fakes. To ensure that you do not become a victim of outright deception, and do not become the owner of a replica at the price of a high-quality original, we will tell you how to distinguish the original.
How to distinguish an original Michael Kors bag from a fake
Every young lady who is interested in the world of fashion is familiar with backpacks and other accessories from Michael Kors. They are worn not only by ordinary girls, but also by many world celebrities - the item can be seen in the hands of Charlize Theron or Jennifer Lopez.
But if stars buy a guaranteed luxury item, then an ordinary fashionista may run into a fake. To avoid this unpleasant situation, you need to pay special attention to some details before purchasing.
Initial inspection: packaging, label, equipment, documents
The branded handbag is always placed in a special sand-colored dust bag. On the side there is a logo - Michael Kors. But don’t be alarmed if, instead of a duster of the mentioned color, the bag “arrived” in a light yellow or white package. In the latter, the product is sold in the United States, which means the buyer overpaid for delivery. Yellow says that the goods have been gathering dust in the warehouse for more than one year - handbags were received in containers of this color several years ago. The item itself is wrapped in bamboo paper, secured with a branded sticker.
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Reference. If the boot is glossy, electrified, and breaks easily when pressed, then the fashionista has a low-quality fake in her hands.
The original must have a label inside. It is usually painted beige, but sometimes there are exceptions. All inscriptions on it must not contain errors or defects. Also on the label of a branded item is the recommended retail price in dollars. A chip label is fixed on the side, which indicates the barcode and country of origin. If the tag is located at the bottom of the reticule, this is an imitation.
Reference. The absence of a price or indication of the amount in another currency is a sign of a fake.
Before purchasing, you should ask the seller to provide certificates and accompanying documents. The country of origin deserves special attention. More often, handbags are produced in factories located in Indonesia, China, Turkey or Vietnam. Expensive limited editions are made exclusively in the States or Italy.
Quality of material and tailoring
The manufacturer, of course, does not skimp on the quality of materials used to make accessories. That’s why you won’t find branded bags made of leatherette on sale. They are sewn using exclusively thick genuine leather. The presence of any defects is unacceptable.
The factory pays a lot of attention to the quality of workmanship. This means that in order not to run into counterfeit goods, you need to inspect the seams before purchasing. Straight lines, no broken threads, smooth identical stitches will confirm authenticity.
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Reference. If glue is visible on the seams, it's fake.
Accessories
When finishing original bags, high quality metal is used. The boundaries of the elements are clear and expressive. The “dog” and other accessories are decorated with the brand logo, the letters are clearly visible and have the same size. Plastic elements and the absence of an emblem indicate counterfeiting.
MATERIALS
Real bags from Michael Kors are distinguished by a special “corrugated” leather, which, due to its density, gives the bag special wear resistance. Naturally, this also makes the product quite heavy.
Even Italian models made from softer leather should hold their shape well. This can be easily checked by bending the handbag. Even after several minutes in a forced position, it should return to its original shape.
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Be sure to check out the lining of the bag. It is made of leather or velvet for premium models, and durable, easy-to-clean fabric for the rest.
Pay special attention to the fittings. Quality clasps and buckles will be square (a brand hallmark) and heavy. In addition, you can see an engraving with the brand name on them.
Original on the left, fake on the right
Original on the left, fake on the right
Storage case (dust bag), bag
The original bag is packed according to certain rules. It is delivered in a thick paper bag with the Michael Kors name.
It is important to know! If the package breaks easily, then you have a low-quality copy. It takes some effort to wrinkle the original packaging.
Typically, bags for sale in the Russian Federation are delivered in beige packages. But you should not be afraid if it comes yellowish or white. The product is shipped in white packages to the United States, if it arrived, then most likely you paid extra money for shipping. If the bag arrived in a yellow bag, this means that it has been in the warehouse for a long time. A couple of years ago, products were packaged this way.
A transparent polyethylene bag is placed in a packaging bag, and inside it is a dust bag (a cover made of high-quality white material). The case also bears the brand name. The fake boot has a glossy surface and can become electrified.
DETAILS
The color of the label located on the handle of the bag is the first thing you should pay attention to. For the originals it will definitely be light brown. Everything else indicates a fake. On most real handbags you can also see the Michael Kors brand logo sewn on in metal.
On some models it can be tied with a cord. Such a logo should be made of high-quality metal with carefully cast, clear letters MK. And, of course, the fact that this is an original is indicated by the coincidence of color and shade with all the other accessories of the bag.
Original product labels
Next, carefully read the price tag. Here you should receive information about the color of the bag and the material from which it is made, as well as its size and price. The latter must be indicated in US dollars. The article number and code must also be indicated.
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In the bags of the exclusive first line, the manufacturer includes an envelope box with a book , where all this information is given in as much detail as possible.
Be sure to inspect the tag inside the bag ; if it is not there, this is undoubtedly a fake. It will indicate the manufacturer and batch number of the goods . For premium lines, producers will be Italy and the USA , for the rest - Asian countries (Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, China). This should not bother you, this is how the brand makes its products more accessible to consumers.
Detecting a fake
You can distinguish the original from the counterfeit by several signs:
- External material. A real Michael Kors brand bag is made only from high-quality luxury leather. Thanks to this, it perfectly holds the correct shape and takes on a neat appearance after transportation. In turn, a fake item does not meet quality standards, because, as usual, it is sewn from cheap fabrics, using short-lived accessories;
- Inner material. The durable lining is made of high-quality fabric, which can be easily cleaned from dirt, maintaining an attractive appearance;
- Pens. The original product of the Michael Kors brand has handles with dense padding, without various defects and cracks. They are wrapped in bamboo paper or a special foam-like material;
- Accessories. All fittings are engraved in the form of iconic letters indicating the brand name. The zippers of the product slide smoothly without forming waves;
- Label. It should be light beige with the brand inscription - Michael Michael Kors or Michael Kors. The material, price, article, size, code are also indicated here;
- The presence of an internal tag. Often, counterfeit goods do not have it at all;
- Package. It is a cover made of thin, branded fabric in brown and cream shades;
- Plastic bag. When purchasing an original Michael Kors product, it can be packaged in either a yellow or white package;
- Branded paper. Located inside the handbag to avoid its deformation;
- Firmware quality. Pay attention to the neat work done when sewing products. Clear signs that this is a fake are protruding threads, uneven stitching and edges.
PACKAGE
Michael Kors packages its products in soft bags in milky cream or dark brown . They are designed to protect bags from dust and are machine washable.
To protect accessories from scratches and handles from abrasions during transportation, the brand traditionally uses bamboo paper , which differs from many other manufacturers.
Price list
The price tag on the actual bag is a cream color, the same as the paper bag. On fake products they are full of a variety of shades - white, red, yellow, orange. The original price tag contains the following information:
- cost in dollars;
- special barcode;
- product parameters;
- vendor code;
- shade;
- material.
Important! One of the important criteria for assessing the authenticity of a Michael Kors bag is cost. Original products cost about $400, counterfeit ones cost about $200.
