*CLOSED* Authenticate This KATE SPADE
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I'm not familiar with all or most of the KS lines, but the only boarskin I have seen at the store is the Wellesley line. The ones I've seen have been more stiff and have had an almost porous texture. It seems to work nicely for the structured bags. While I have not carried one myself, my sister has a Wellesley wallet and has commented on its durability.
Here is an example of one (not promoting this item or seller
):http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-Kate-Sp...208?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item56474ae198
Good luck!
thanks for info gordomom, I check it from Thompson collection but can't find more info about it maybe it many years back. Have a happy holiday n merry ChristmasI'm not familiar with all or most of the KS lines, but the only boarskin I have seen at the store is the Wellesley line. The ones I've seen have been more stiff and have had an almost porous texture. It seems to work nicely for the structured bags. While I have not carried one myself, my sister has a Wellesley wallet and has commented on its durability.
Here is an example of one (not promoting this item or seller
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-Kate-Sp...208?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item56474ae198
Good luck!
Referring to jjgvintage's post, what throws me off is the "plain" inside because I thought KS's bags always had a print of some sort on the interior. But I'm not familiar with all of KS's collections, so maybe someone else can weigh in?
Not all items have print linings. However, your perception is certainly something that the counterfeiters have picked up on! 99.9% of fakes have some type of gaudy print lining.
Thanks to both of you re my Kate Spade - so what is the consensus? authentic or not? or should I wait for even more people to weigh in? I really appreciate you all taking time to do this. Also, does anyone know the name of the collection this belongs to or what the style name is? Thanks so much.
Both are authentic, but neither is boarskin. You're photos aren't clear, but to me, the first looks like it's suede, most likely the Thompson collection. The second bag looks like nylon and not any kind of animal skin.
Boarskin is my very favorite leather that kate spade makes. Good grief...it wears like iron. I have some bags that are 10 years old and still look perfect. You'll find boarskin primarily in the Wellesley collection. All of those bags are structured...like the Sam, the Quinn, etc.
The kate spade bag is authentic. It's boarskin, and from an earlier collection (from the Made in Italy tag). Given that it's boarskin, I'd say it's the Wellesley collection and looks like it's a Sydney style.
Wow - I was afraid no one would know all that. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
You guys ROCK!!
Please authenticate: http://www.ebay.com/itm/kate-spade-...WH_Handbags&hash=item2eba038fd5#ht_1263wt_956
How bad does the wear look in pictures 8 on the bottom and 10/11 on the strap? The kate spade logo on the front looks a little worn as well. Should I just forego it and wait for a sale from the department store? Open to opinions on general wear of this color as well, as it is the one I was looking at.
How bad does the wear look in pictures 8 on the bottom and 10/11 on the strap? The kate spade logo on the front looks a little worn as well. Should I just forego it and wait for a sale from the department store? Open to opinions on general wear of this color as well, as it is the one I was looking at.
It's 100% authentic.
As for the label looking worn, it's very hard for blind embossed labels to be seen on such soft cowhide.
As for soil, I'm a bit obsessive about keeping my bags in excellent condition. I use leather cleaner and conditioners (and polishes and dyes) from www.shoecaresupplies.com. I've also used (yes, really) the Mr. Clean Magic Cleaners on leather handles...works great.
Wait for a sale?? You don't have to wait. The kate spade website (www.katespade.com) has this bag on sale for $255. If you want brand new, that's a great price. It's under the "sale" section. And if you sign up for their email, they'll email you a coupon for 20% off any item, so you can get a brand new bag for the same price as used!
Hi ladies,
I know these photos are not the best, but opinions would be appreciated:
Ebay Item ID: 180778642982
Seller ID: danielle5370 ( Feedback Score Of 1441) 100%
Link:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kate-Spade-...982?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item2a173f2e26
I think someone had commented in a previous post that fakers haven't been able to duplicate the embossed dot noel hardware, but I couldn't find the post. I'm not sure I've ever seen silver hardware, but I've only been following KS for a couple of years.
Thanks so much!!
update: Found the post, but it turns out it was not specifically about the embossing. Sorry! Per Marissk on 10-24-11 about a different style: "This looks completely authentic to me. The counterfeiters have yet to copy the license plate label with the gold-plated rivets and the interior label and zipper surround are correct... "
I know these photos are not the best, but opinions would be appreciated:
Ebay Item ID: 180778642982
Seller ID: danielle5370 ( Feedback Score Of 1441) 100%
Link:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kate-Spade-...982?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item2a173f2e26
I think someone had commented in a previous post that fakers haven't been able to duplicate the embossed dot noel hardware, but I couldn't find the post. I'm not sure I've ever seen silver hardware, but I've only been following KS for a couple of years.
Thanks so much!!
update: Found the post, but it turns out it was not specifically about the embossing. Sorry! Per Marissk on 10-24-11 about a different style: "This looks completely authentic to me. The counterfeiters have yet to copy the license plate label with the gold-plated rivets and the interior label and zipper surround are correct... "
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