*CLOSED* Authenticate This KATE SPADE

[dawnsfinallywed]

Yes, it is authentic!

Hi! Do you mind helping me authenticate this Kate Spade?
I'm a newbie to tpf, so if the link isn't clickable the first time, please bear with me
Thank you so much!

 

[Amkana]

Thank you!

Yes, it is authentic!

 

[Designergrrrl]

Picked up this purse at a thrift store today. I'm 95% sure it's fake but thought I'd check just in case. It's a light brown and dark brown houndstooth on a cream background. It's trimmed in caramel leather. The interior is a suede-look microfiber, with one zipper pocket and one eyeglass/cellphone pocket.

For one thing, I can't find mention of this fabric anywhere. I also noticed that the pattern isn't perfectly aligned -- it slants down and to the right. I'm no expert on Kate Spade, but this seems a bit sloppy. Other than that, it's well-made, with nice even stitching, appropriately sized feet, patent numbers on the magnetic snap, and so forth.

Another suspicious sign is the "Made in China" tag on the inside. The sewing obscures the first couple of letters, and the tag isn't folded over.

Even if it's not authentic, it's pretty cute and a great size. Just thought I'd bring it to the experts for your opinion. Thanks!

 

[dawnsfinallywed]

No, this is completely counterfeit. That thin, leather bow is a #1 indicator of a fake. Counterfeiters went haywire with this and began to stick those bows and fake labels all over random bags that don't even remotely resemble anything kate spade has done. Please tell me you aren't going to try to sell this... it's illegal to sell counterfeit items.
I hope you didn't pay a lot for this!

Picked up this purse at a thrift store today. I'm 95% sure it's fake but thought I'd check just in case. It's a light brown and dark brown houndstooth on a cream background. It's trimmed in caramel leather. The interior is a suede-look microfiber, with one zipper pocket and one eyeglass/cellphone pocket.

For one thing, I can't find mention of this fabric anywhere. I also noticed that the pattern isn't perfectly aligned -- it slants down and to the right. I'm no expert on Kate Spade, but this seems a bit sloppy. Other than that, it's well-made, with nice even stitching, appropriately sized feet, patent numbers on the magnetic snap, and so forth.

Another suspicious sign is the "Made in China" tag on the inside. The sewing obscures the first couple of letters, and the tag isn't folded over.

Even if it's not authentic, it's pretty cute and a great size. Just thought I'd bring it to the experts for your opinion. Thanks!

 

[Designergrrrl]

No, this is completely counterfeit. That thin, leather bow is a #1 indicator of a fake. Counterfeiters went haywire with this and began to stick those bows and fake labels all over random bags that don't even remotely resemble anything kate spade has done. Please tell me you aren't going to try to sell this... it's illegal to sell counterfeit items.
I hope you didn't pay a lot for this!

LOL. I figured it was fake. No intention of selling it. I actually kinda like it and plan to use it. It was a whole $10, so no big loss either. Had to know for sure though. Thanks for the quick reply!

 

[dawnsfinallywed]

You're welcome!

LOL. I figured it was fake. No intention of selling it. I actually kinda like it and plan to use it. It was a whole $10, so no big loss either. Had to know for sure though. Thanks for the quick reply!

 

[scastro4]

Unfortunately I did most of my homework after I won the bid when I read that there is a high number of Kate Spade fakes. From the photos the seller provided, is this genuine? They claim it is and bought it directly from a Kate Spade store.

Thank you!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/handbag-Kat...aEbR+lIxvljkcOCp52f9po4=&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Also, the seller listed it as a Wellesley Elena but I believe it is a Wellesley Quinn.

 

[marissk]

Unfortunately I did most of my homework after I won the bid when I read that there is a high number of Kate Spade fakes. From the photos the seller provided, is this genuine? They claim it is and bought it directly from a Kate Spade store.

Thank you!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/handbag-Kat...aEbR+lIxvljkcOCp52f9po4=&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Also, the seller listed it as a Wellesley Elena but I believe it is a Wellesley Quinn.

It's absolutely authentic and is the exact style and collection the seller states. The Quinn is a divided into two sections separated by a zippered pocket. This is not a Quinn. The leather is boarskin and the lining is called the dot Larrabee fabric. Take care and this bag will last you the rest of your life.

 

[scastro4]

It's absolutely authentic and is the exact style and collection the seller states. The Quinn is a divided into two sections separated by a zippered pocket. This is not a Quinn. The leather is boarskin and the lining is called the dot Larrabee fabric. Take care and this bag will last you the rest of your life.

Thank you so much! I appreciate the help. What a relief!

 

[maeronemo]

Hello!

I'm a newbie to buying via Ebay, and I think I might have started researching too late. I recently purchased a Kate Spade handbag, and now I can't seem to find any confirmation that this style was every made in this color.... can you help me authenticate (or not)?

Here is the link - I hope that works.

It was listed as a "Macdougal Alley Reid" in orange/brown but I can only find black/blue/yellow online.

Thanks for any help or advice you can give me.

 

[marissk]

Hello!

I'm a newbie to buying via Ebay, and I think I might have started researching too late. I recently purchased a Kate Spade handbag, and now I can't seem to find any confirmation that this style was every made in this color.... can you help me authenticate (or not)?

Here is the link - I hope that works.

It was listed as a "Macdougal Alley Reid" in orange/brown but I can only find black/blue/yellow online.

Thanks for any help or advice you can give me.

It's authentic. The seller mentions that employees of the outlet store get a good discount...and this is an outlet bag. Many times, a color will be made just for the outlet (there may have been a small quantity made, etc).

The seller is risking her job by doing this...it's not allowed by kate spade!

 

[maeronemo]

Thank you SO much for the quick reply.

I live in a rural area without any Kate Spade outlet stores... what is your opinion on the quality compared to the handbags sold at the flagship and high end retail stores?

Thanks again.

 

[marissk]

I shop a LOT at the outlet stores and the quality is right up there with the regular stock. There aren't any seconds...just lines made for the outlet stores or clearance items.

One of the outlet collections is Wellseley, which I think is the best kate spade makes.

Not to worry...you're getting a first quality purse!

 

[maeronemo]

I shop a LOT at the outlet stores and the quality is right up there with the regular stock. There aren't any seconds...just lines made for the outlet stores or clearance items.

One of the outlet collections is Wellseley, which I think is the best kate spade makes.

Not to worry...you're getting a first quality purse!

So I apologize, but now I am a little confused. The seller on ebay responded to my questions and stated that they bought the bag from Nordstrom rack about two months ago (not an outlet - perhaps b/c of the job?) and that the tag said "Made in China" when I had thought Kate Spade bags were made in Italy? Help again... thanks for your time.

 

[dawnsfinallywed]

They probably didn't want to admit it was from an outlet. "Nordstrom's" sounds so much classier! LOL! And no, not all kate spades are made in Italy. A VAST majority are made in China, especially now since Liz Claiborne owns the kate spade company.

So I apologize, but now I am a little confused. The seller on ebay responded to my questions and stated that they bought the bag from Nordstrom rack about two months ago (not an outlet - perhaps b/c of the job?) and that the tag said "Made in China" when I had thought Kate Spade bags were made in Italy? Help again... thanks for your time.