First off, okay, so like, where are you even *buying* this bag? Duh, the official Michael Kors website or their actual stores are your best bet. I mean, kinda obvious, right? Guaranteed authenticity there. But hey, sometimes you find a “steal” online, and that’s where things get dicey. If it sounds too good to be true… it probably IS. Seriously, that $50 “Michael Kors” tote? Run. Just run.
Now, the logo. This is a BIG one. Fake MK logos are often just…off. Like, the font is weird, the spacing is wonky, or the actual letters themselves are kinda wonky. Also, look at the metal bits – the buckles, the zippers, all that jazz. Real MK bags use heavier, sturdier metal, and the logo is usually engraved *into* the metal, not just stamped on all flimsy. Fakes often have cheap, lightweight metal that feels like it’ll break if you look at it wrong. And sometimes the engraving is just…bad. Like a kid did it with a nail file. I’ve seen it, I tell ya!
The straps, too. Real MK bags have straps that feel substantial, you know? Not some thin, flimsy things that’ll snap the first time you put your keys and wallet inside. Check the stitching! Is it neat and even? Or is it all over the place like a drunk spider wove it? Bad stitching is a major giveaway. And the holes in the straps should be nicely bored, not jagged and uneven.
And then there’s the serial number thing. Okay, this is kinda tricky. They *should* have ’em, but honestly, even some fakes are getting pretty good at faking the serial numbers. So, just having a serial number doesn’t guarantee it’s real, sadly. Do your research! Look up the serial number format online and see if it matches. (But even then, they’re getting better at faking those, too! Ugh, it’s a never-ending battle against the counterfeiters!)
