How To Spot a Fake Bag: Yoogi's Closet Offers the Telltale Signs

Eugenia "Yoogi" Han, owner of the high-end resale siteYoogi's Closet, has an unfailing eye for determining any item's authenticity. This week, she'll guide Luckyreaders through the delicate art of buying pre-owned and vintage designer accessories.

ALucky reader asks:What are some telltale signs of a fake?

There are two general rules that apply. First, if the deal is too good to be true, it almost always is. If you come across a someone who is willing to sell an expensive handbag for next to nothing, it is likely to be a counterfeit item.

Second, designers such as Chanel and Louis Vuitton have very tightly controlled distribution channels. This is to ensure a consistent and world class customer experience for their goods, which we respect and understand. If you come across a site (other than the brand's own site) selling multiple quantities of brand new Chanel or Louis Vuitton, run, don't walk away--as the items are definitely counterfeit.