Stiches
The first thing you need to do is to carefully examine the entire body of the handbag with eagle eyes. The sewing of the handbag, especially on the edges reveal its originality and whether they are made with quality material. The handbag must be sewed finely and look decent. Fake handbags often have uneven stitching and thus have a poor look. However this can only be noticed by examining it carefully.

Material
The next thing to check is the type and the quality of the material of the handbag. Designer handbags are made with fine and genuine leather. Fake leather has an artificially smooth and often a plastic feel.

It is also important to pay attention to the inside of the handbag. Check the quality of the material and also the stitching. You also need to check the quality of the metals that are used in the handbag that give it an elegant look.

Handbags Brands
There are several brands that are recognised by the quality of their handbags. Below is a list of a few renowned designer brands. If you are unsure of what to buy, ask for a friend’s help, take a stroll in a shopping mall or do some search on the Internet.

Burberry
Chanel
Coach
Dolce & Gabbana
Dooney & Bourke
Fendi
Gucci
Hermès
Kate Spade
Louis Vuitton
Prada
Ralph Lauren

Price & Retailer
Designer Handbags are usually expensive and sold in designer stores or authorized department stores. If you happen to find designer handbags being sold at your local market with a cheap price, look twice as there is a high chance that you are purchasing a phony handbag. Don’t expect to pay a few hundred dollars for a handbag that you know it should cost a few thousand dollars.