After buying and selling Hermès bags for a decade, Alexis Clarbour knows how to tell a real bag from a fake purse.

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Another sign that a bag is fake is the authenticity card. Real Louis Vuitton bags don't ... These date codes are usually ...

Genuine leather, despite its name ... Look for these signs of a fake handbag: Peeling usually occurs with fakes since they tend to be made with plastic (pleather) and will continue to deteriorate ...

I felt passionate about the brand and went on to own some LV products myself, from handbags to shorts and ... able to tell the difference between real and fake merchandise. Related stories If ...