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I've failed to identify this blue clutch/wallet--unique way of organizing at least three rows of credit cards--side-by-side in pockets instead of the usual stacked slots.

Looks like there's a pocket for bills behind the credit cards--and on the opposite side more storage. Entire thing folds shut like a book, with a zipper on the spine.

Can anyone help, please? Thanks. :)
 

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#2,747
Who can tell me the brand of this pouch?

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Hi. I can't seem to find a Halston Heritage authentication thread. Designers put a lot of effort into experimenting with materials and tweaking styles before they are mass produced, and handbags are no different than dresses in that regard. I'm sure some samples are shredded and disposed of. But I bought a beautiful bag at a yard sale, and I thought it was a knockoff. The seller told me she is a model and the designer gave her and the other models at a runway show each one of the purses as part of their salary - and told them the bags would cost almost $1,000 in department stores.
I do see "sample" clothing sometimes, and it seems normal. Have you heard of this before?
This bag matches pictures I have found of Halston bags. It has plain lining instead of signature, there are no labels, but there are nice details such as decorative studs with Halston logo.
Whatcha think?
 

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#2,754
Hi there- Was wondering if anyone could help me identify this bag-- I randomly picked it up at a thrift store a while back so I have no clue.

I'm not looking to authenticate this for value or anything- I didn't buy it expecting that it's some famous designer or anything I'm just curious about it in general because it's quite well-stitched and the quality of the gray leather is excellent.

The shell is good quality gray, soft leather and the inside is like a soft brown velvet lining.I don't recognize the gold embellishment on the lower right side or any of the hardware/ zippers etc. Top zipper is gray and reads DOVE, inside pocket with a gold zipper that also reads DOVE. No tags anywhere inside or out so I really have no idea.

Thanks!

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Wendy91602 said:
Hi. I can't seem to find a Halston Heritage authentication thread. Designers put a lot of effort into experimenting with materials and tweaking styles before they are mass produced, and handbags are no different than dresses in that regard. I'm sure some samples are shredded and disposed of. But I bought a beautiful bag at a yard sale, and I thought it was a knockoff. The seller told me she is a model and the designer gave her and the other models at a runway show each one of the purses as part of their salary - and told them the bags would cost almost $1,000 in department stores.
I do see "sample" clothing sometimes, and it seems normal. Have you heard of this before?
This bag matches pictures I have found of Halston bags. It has plain lining instead of signature, there are no labels, but there are nice details such as decorative studs with Halston logo.
Whatcha think?
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I'm copying my response from where you'd also posted on the Dooney and Bourke subforum:

Ugh!!

You yourself stated that it's not marked with the brand, none of the hallmarks that Halston puts on its items are there and with the exception of resembling a Halston style, you don't even know if it's Halston!

And in fact, my response to you was that it's probably a generic unbranded bag and might possibly be designer inspired.

Yet you have the bag listed as "Halston." You don't know whether it's a "designer prototype" or not. You can't sell something as Halston if it's not Halston and if it is Halston, you need to know it's authentic. You know none of this!

You aren't a newbie and if you aren't aware of SNAD disputes and key word spamming violations, you might want to read up because you can hurt your reputation and your account.

Here's the keyword spamming policy:
Search and browse manipulation policy
 
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BeenBurned said:
I'm copying my response from where you'd also posted on the Dooney and Bourke subforum:

Ugh!!

You yourself stated that it's not marked with the brand, none of the hallmarks that Halston puts on its items are there and with the exception of resembling a Halston style, you don't even know if it's Halston!

And in fact, my response to you was that it's probably a generic unbranded bag and might possibly be designer inspired.

Yet you have the bag listed as "Halston." You don't know whether it's a "designer prototype" or not. You can't sell something as Halston if it's not Halston and if it is Halston, you need to know it's authentic. You know none of this!

You aren't a newbie and if you aren't aware of SNAD disputes and key word spamming violations, you might want to read up because you can hurt your reputation and your account.

Here's the keyword spamming policy:
Search and browse manipulation policy
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If you know anything about fashion, then you would know that often things on the runway are not finished. Numerous models have stated that they have to take garments, shoes handbags, et cetera to tailors or cobblers to be completed. So, this could very well be a Halston.

Your response was a little *****y. The bag clearly has Halston studs. I'm not saying that it's authentic. Your response just seemed a bit much, but I could be misreading the tone.
 
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lenarmc said:
If you know anything about fashion, then you would know that often things on the runway are not finished. Numerous models have stated that they have to take garments, shoes handbags, et cetera to tailors or cobblers to be completed. So, this could very well be a Halston.

Your response was a little *****y. The bag clearly has Halston studs. I'm not saying that it's authentic. Your response just seemed a bit much, but I could be misreading the tone.
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Tone is easily misinterpreted online since you can't hear the voice nor see facial expression.

Reference your statement red: But it MUST be authentic if it has the company's markings. If it's not authentic and has markings, it's counterfeit, illegal and a violation of ebay policy to list.

However, my point is that she doesn't know whether the bag is authentic or not. And in fact, she admitted in her posts as well as in the listing that she "got it home, took a closer look at the label, and was worried that it was a knockoff." She states that she went back to the yard sale and took the seller's word for the provenance of the bag.

And as we know, seller's aren't always honest or truthful. Sometimes they purposely lie and other times they say what they think to be the case.

As per federal law, sellers are required to KNOW items are authentic before listing them. If someone isn't expert, they are supposed to do their due diligence to learn about the product and verify authenticity. And if authenticity cannot be verified, it can't be listed.

The link to the policy: http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/replica-counterfeit.html

And the Authenticity disclaimers policy also states that sellers have to verify authenticity:
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Sellers are not allowed to:

  • List items that aren't authentic
  • List items if they're not sure if they are authentic
In addition, sellers can't disclaim authenticity of their item by stating, for example:

  • "I cannot guarantee the authenticity of this item, so please bid accordingly."
  • "Vintage handbag Chanel???"
  • "Looks like this could be a Louis Vuitton bag"
  • "I believe this is painted by Degas, but I can't be sure."
  • "I got this from an estate sale, so I have no idea if it's real or not."
  • "The autograph looks real to me."
  • "I'm no expert, so look at the pictures and decide for yourself if it's real."
 
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