How to Tell Authentic Balenciaga

Balenciaga handbags have definitely made a name for themselves in the fashion world. Many new designs of the bags are launched every year and everyone vies to be in the limelight with a new Balenciaga bag. But there are also many people who want to cash in on the popularity of the bags and are making replicas of these bags to dupe the customers. People who are not too sure of what they should expect in a Balenciaga bag can be easily cheated and may pay a lot more for a replica. Although buying a replica is not a bad thing, yet you should know about it when you buy. You should not pay for an authentic Balenciaga bag and get a replica instead. So let us see what the features of an authentic Balenciaga bag are.

Craftsmanship – A look at the bag will tell you if it is genuine or not. Balenciaga bags are very well crafted and you won’t find loose stitches, uneven work or any problem at the seams. Although fake Balenciaga bags can copy the exact design but they cannot get the special craftsmanship of the original bags. Most of the replicas have poor stitching which is also visible on the surface of the bag.
Hardware – The hardware on the Balanciaga bags also has the words “Lampo” embossed on them. You will find this on the underside of the zippers on the bag. The hardware also looks impressive and not cheap. Look for the italicized words on the hardware.
Material – The Balenciaga bags are made of the best goat leather. This is naturally distressed and so you will never find the same distressed quality in any two bags. The leather is soft and supple but the surface of the leather bag will look different on all bags. You can look for the leather quality in the bag you buy. If it is stiff and slick, you can be sure that the bag is not an original.
Name Plate – The Balenciaga name plate can be seen on any authentic bag by the manufacturer. This name plate can be copied by any fraudster but the material of the name plate will seldom be the same. The name plate is usually made of metal or leather and you should see photos of the real Balenciaga name plate to confirm if the bag is an original. The fake bags will hardly be able to copy the actual material so closely.
Tassels – Tassels are attached to the zipper on the Balenciaga purse. These tassels are also made of goat leather and should be very soft to the touch. When the replicas make tassels of inferior quality, you can identify the difference. Even the smallest little feature on the bags should be of the best quality.
Handles – The handles of the Balenciaga bags are braided with goat leather. They look like suede and the replica bags may not be able to get the right kind of handles. In fact, most replicas are only able to make the handles look coated or finished and are not able to get the suede finish.

If you get an opportunity to compare the bag you want to purchase with the features of an authentic Balenciaga purse through photographs or any other method, it will be much safer to buy the purse. It might be possible that your instinct will guide you when you are faced with a dilemma.