Did you see if there was a serial number stamped on the inside? It should be on a square patch of leather sewn into the lining. The last 4-5 numbers indicate the style number of the bag. This was done in the 80's to prevent counterfeit bags. Also I doubt those were made in Myanmar. All Kate Spade bags made after 1996 should have a Country of Origin tag. Kate Spade bags have only been produced in the following counties: USA, Italy, China, Taiwan, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Vietnam, Rwanda, Philippines. Show Im not too sure though so I would have to do more research Im not an ebay employee. Im a panda....I mean ebay user Ebay I don't see my pfp ;-;
Is your Kate Spade bag or wallet fake? That’s the question at hand. Playful sophistication is the hallmark of Kate Spade New York, and since the brand’s launch in 1993, women on every continent have been splurging on the brand’s sleek, utilitarian and adorably colorful bags. But when a peek at the price tag makes a fashionista grapple with style vs. smart spending, she might be likely to fall prey to a too-good-to-be-true deal. Of course, we all want to believe that a girl can find an authentic Kate Spade bag for less than full price. And she can, but how does she know if that Kate Spade bag or wallet is fake? Here are five ways to tell. 5 Ways to Spot a Kate Spade Fake1. Location, Location, Location
You can’t get authentic Kate Spade from a purse party, a flea market, or in shopping districts such as Chinatown or Santee Alley. Nor can the bags be found at mall kiosks or auction sites sorry. Kate Spade retailers are found in every state and every continent, but those are mainly department stores, luxury boutiques and Kate Spade stores. If you didn’t find your prospective purchase at one of these retailers, it’s safe to say it’s a fake. 2. The LabelOn a real Kate Spade bag, a label with a country of origin will be sewn into the bag’s interior. There will also be a label sewn onto the front of the bag. On bags made since the year 2000, the label will say “Kate Spade New York” — unless it’s part of a special collection. In that case, it will say something like “Decade” or “Maira Kalman” below the name. If one of these labels is missing, it’s definitely a fraud. 3. Flip It OverLook out for large metal feet on the bottom of Kate Spade purses. Big, pointy metal studs or feet wider than the size of a dime are signs that you’re not looking at a real Kate Spade purse. 4. Deja Vu?Question any Kate Spade purse that looks like another designer’s work. Purses that seem similar to ones made by Dior, Burberry, Coach and other high end designers yet have a Kate Spade label are definite fakes. Kate Spade has a very distinct style and never copies competitor’s lines. 5. An Eye For Design
Rule out color-block purses, bags with two small pockets in the front and backpacks. Kate Spade did these more than a decade ago. If you see one now, it’s likely to be a fake. Even if it is real, it’s probably not worth the money. You may have your eyes on sunflower purses for spring, purses with a single large black stripe on top, sunflower prints, toile, camouflage, tie-dye or prints with the faces of celebrities. Know that Kate Spade has never designed bags in those prints. Still not sure? The simplest way to be sure of a bag’s authenticity is to visit katespade.com and compare the bag in your hand with the ones on the website. Never splurge unless you’re absolutely positive it’s real. Even if the search takes time, at least you’ll have the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’ve got the real thing.
Hi! Could someone help me authenticate these two Kate Spade bags, please? I've seen there are people here with a great eye (and expertise) for that!
Hi there, New to KS forum and I could use some help as I'm quite freaking out that I bought a fake from our local ebay. I thought the shop was reputable but then did some research on google and facebook and seems a lot of people were complaining about receiving replicas. I am very worried that my first KS is a fake, and worst of all I already gave a positive feedback to the seller because at first I thought it was authentic, but then I started looking online and noticed different things from the one I have. Please help. I really need your help. The bag came very well wrapped and it even has the dustbag, care card and paper bag, but what I noticed is that the price tag looks different from the ones I saw online. It doesn't look the same. Also, the kate spade tag with serial number is in the front left side? Is that right? Most bags usually have it on the back left side. Also, the paper stuffing especially the piece of styro is unevenly cut. Also, it has a weird smell. Also, it didn't come with silica gel. I'm also doubting as I bought it for about 88 us dollars. Someone please help. I feel like I'm about to get a panic attack. I feel so stressed. Thanks in advance.
Kate Spade Pyper bag in rosejade (the pictures are taken with flash)
Hi. I'm not an authenticator but faced with a similar situation here is what I found out: 1) authentic Kate spade logos will be written as following:
kate spade
NEW YORK the N will be aligned with the t
The K will be aligned with the a
The logo patch inside should be slightly embossed and stitched into the bag. You'll be able to peel fake logos off
The logo outside the bag can be embossed into the leather but I've noticed the outlet bags seem to come with a metal tag on the outside (which again should not be able to pull off easily). I also saw bags at Nordstrom rack like this. But I don't think it's any sort of rule. I noticed many guides suggested the metal tags indicated a fake but I saw authentic bags with them. Some bags also have the logo in metal on the outside of the bag with the spade above.
Good luck! I hope these things help. Authenticators if I've said something incorrect please correct me.
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Hi. I'm not an authenticator but faced with a similar situation here is what I found out: 1) authentic Kate spade logos will be written as following:
kate spade
NEW YORK the N will be aligned with the t
The K will be aligned with the a
The logo patch inside should be slightly embossed and stitched into the bag. You'll be able to peel fake logos off
The logo outside the bag can be embossed into the leather but I've noticed the outlet bags seem to come with a metal tag on the outside (which again should not be able to pull off easily). I also saw bags at Nordstrom rack like this. But I don't think it's any sort of rule. I noticed many guides suggested the metal tags indicated a fake but I saw authentic bags with them. Some bags also have the logo in metal on the outside of the bag with the spade above.
Good luck! I hope these things help. Authenticators if I've said something incorrect please correct me. Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time. I actually demanded a refund from the seller because all I did yesterday was compare the tags of all the Pypers online and it seemed as though mine was the only one with the inconsistency, I decided I wasn't gonna take the risk. I also checked on google about the online shop I got it from, and it seems they have had multiple complaints of selling replicas. I also spotted on the Authenticate this Longchamp thread that somebody bought from the same shop I got from and her bag was fake. There are so many fake KS out there, especially online; you don't know what you're getting. I'll have to buy directly from the store itself. It's too bad the Pyper is an old model, I can't find it in the store here anymore. I really love that rosejade color too.
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Hi there, New to KS forum and I could use some help as I'm quite freaking out that I bought a fake from our local ebay. I thought the shop was reputable but then did some research on google and facebook and seems a lot of people were complaining about receiving replicas. I am very worried that my first KS is a fake, and worst of all I already gave a positive feedback to the seller because at first I thought it was authentic, but then I started looking online and noticed different things from the one I have. Please help. I really need your help. The bag came very well wrapped and it even has the dustbag, care card and paper bag, but what I noticed is that the price tag looks different from the ones I saw online. It doesn't look the same. Also, the kate spade tag with serial number is in the front left side? Is that right? Most bags usually have it on the back left side. Also, the paper stuffing especially the piece of styro is unevenly cut. Also, it has a weird smell. Also, it didn't come with silica gel. I'm also doubting as I bought it for about 88 us dollars. Someone please help. I feel like I'm about to get a panic attack. I feel so stressed. Thanks in advance.
Kate Spade Pyper bag in rosejade (the pictures are taken with flash) Authentic. Page 2
Hi everyone! I’m new to this forum - I bought an “authentic” Kate Spade bag off Poshmark, and It seems authentic, except that it has a sample tag inside, instead of the regular Kate Spade tag. Is this really a sample bag? I haven’t been able to find any examples of sample tags anywhere. I would be grateful for any advice. Thank you!
Hi everyone! I’m new to this forum - I bought an “authentic” Kate Spade bag off Poshmark, and It seems authentic, except that it has a sample tag inside, instead of the regular Kate Spade tag. Is this really a sample bag? I haven’t been able to find any examples of sample tags anywhere. I would be grateful for any advice. Thank you!
Hi! Thanks for replying. I'm so confused right now because I was so sure it was fake as I went to compare my friend's Pyper with this one and it's very different. The leather tag inside of the black one she has is much smaller, the resin binding the leather isn't overlapping on the tag and it actually smells like leather. She bought this in KS Vegas. Also the price tags are different also the inside serial tags. I don't know what to think now. I'm absolutely sure hers is auth, so why is this one different in a lot of ways but authentic?
Hi all, looking for help authenticating and identifying the line of this bag. Can't find anything in online searches. Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone! I’m new to this forum - I bought an “authentic” Kate Spade bag off Poshmark, and It seems authentic, except that it has a sample tag inside, instead of the regular Kate Spade tag. Is this really a sample bag? I haven’t been able to find any examples of sample tags anywhere. I would be grateful for any advice. Thank you! Authentic.... from a ks Sample Sale.
You aren't wrong, but please remember that not ALL fake labels peel off. However, if you CAN peel it off-- it's definitely a fake. Also, some ks bags have metal labels... but it has to be a specific sort. There is a VERY common metal label that is only used on fakes. It has a different look. Hi. I'm not an authenticator but faced with a similar situation here is what I found out: 1) authentic Kate spade logos will be written as following:
kate spade
NEW YORK the N will be aligned with the t
The K will be aligned with the a
The logo patch inside should be slightly embossed and stitched into the bag. You'll be able to peel fake logos off
The logo outside the bag can be embossed into the leather but I've noticed the outlet bags seem to come with a metal tag on the outside (which again should not be able to pull off easily). I also saw bags at Nordstrom rack like this. But I don't think it's any sort of rule. I noticed many guides suggested the metal tags indicated a fake but I saw authentic bags with them. Some bags also have the logo in metal on the outside of the bag with the spade above.
Good luck! I hope these things help. Authenticators if I've said something incorrect please correct me.
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You aren't wrong, but please remember that not ALL fake labels peel off. However, if you CAN peel it off-- it's definitely a fake. Thanks! Good to know. Of course this makes it even harder to authenticate things!
Hi everyone. Not sure if I’m posting this correctly but was hoping for some help! I purchased this bag a few years in a boutique on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship so I think it’s authentic but it hasn’t help its shape very well and I can’t find another like it when I look online. Do I have an authentic Kate Space? Thanks for any help!
Hi everyone. Not sure if I’m posting this correctly but was hoping for some help! I purchased this bag a few years in a boutique on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship so I think it’s authentic but it hasn’t help its shape very well and I can’t find another like it when I look online. Do I have an authentic Kate Space? Thanks for any help!
Hi, please authenticate this kate spade cedar street maise bag which i purchased from an online app (carousell). My concern is that i do not have the black tag stitched along with the serial no. tag inside the pocket’s seams. Thanks. Last edited: May 23, 2018
Hi, please help to authenticate this Kate Spade backpack that I’m considering to purchase from a seller online. She said she got it from the US & it’s new. (I think this is the Chester Street Kacy) My concerns
- The font on the label (3rd pic) looks a bit off in my opinion? The ♠️ logo looks kinda different, or is it just the camera angle/lighting?
- The stitching is kinda poking out if you take a closer look (4th pic), is it normal?
Let me know if you need more pics I’m doing a meet up for this so I can check the bag on the spot, any tips on how to spot if it’s fake?
Hi! This is my first time to have a Kate Spade bag and I want to make sure that it's the real thing. This is the Kate Spade Cameron Street Lucie Crossbody - Evergreen. Thank you so much! Last edited: May 28, 2018
Hi, please help to authenticate this Kate Spade backpack that I’m considering to purchase from a seller online. She said she got it from the US & it’s new. (I think this is the Chester Street Kacy) My concerns
- The font on the label (3rd pic) looks a bit off in my opinion? The ♠️ logo looks kinda different, or is it just the camera angle/lighting?
- The stitching is kinda poking out if you take a closer look (4th pic), is it normal?
Let me know if you need more pics I’m doing a meet up for this so I can check the bag on the spot, any tips on how to spot if it’s fake? Authentic, I'd say. Might be made for outlet.
Hi, could you help me to authenticate my miri chester bag? i already have it for 2 months, bought from online seller. after 2 months of use, i see the embossed is a bit faded (or is it just my eyes? or maybe is it easily faded because of some scratch?). the seller said she bought it from the outlet. but now i feel uncertain about it. hopefully you can help me. thank you!
Hi! I'm wondering if this is authentic. It says Made In China and P091 with a holographic line to the right of it. I bought it online a year ago and now I'm starting to think it's fake.
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I've been a lurker here for quite awhile but thihs is my first day to register / post. I'm hoping someone can help me out. I got this KS Sam from my husband as a surprise after being so down this week. I had a navy KS Sam that I bought from Saks in '98 or '99, but I sold it on eBay and bought a new KS diaper bag backpack in 2004. (Still kicking myself for that one - it was an amazing color but I wouldn't be able to carry regular bags again for years.) I wouldn't worry about the authenticity on this red Sam so much if the "Made in China" tag was different. The KS tags match my backpack inside and out, but the "Made in China" label is completely different. On the backpack, the words are on one side of a square tag, and the other side is blank. Since I bought (my original Sam and) backpack in person I know they are authentic. But I cannot find another "Made in China" tag like this one on the internet - I've been looking around for 2 days and finally decided to just post photos of my bag and see if anyone can give me the final verdict. Thank you SO MUCH for your time and help!
Can someone help me authenticate this purse i received, or with any opinions on it. Thanks in advance!
Can someone help me authenticate this kate spade? I got it through instagram and I was too in love with the color that I forgot to ask for authentication
I've been a lurker here for quite awhile but thihs is my first day to register / post. I'm hoping someone can help me out. I got this KS Sam from my husband as a surprise after being so down this week. I had a navy KS Sam that I bought from Saks in '98 or '99, but I sold it on eBay and bought a new KS diaper bag backpack in 2004. (Still kicking myself for that one - it was an amazing color but I wouldn't be able to carry regular bags again for years.) I wouldn't worry about the authenticity on this red Sam so much if the "Made in China" tag was different. The KS tags match my backpack inside and out, but the "Made in China" label is completely different. On the backpack, the words are on one side of a square tag, and the other side is blank. Since I bought (my original Sam and) backpack in person I know they are authentic. But I cannot find another "Made in China" tag like this one on the internet - I've been looking around for 2 days and finally decided to just post photos of my bag and see if anyone can give me the final verdict. Thank you SO MUCH for your time and help!
authentic Sam
Hi ladies! I'm admittedly new to Kate Spade purses and wallets, and didn't even realise she was one of the counterfeited designers. I bought a wallet on eBay recently and thought nothing of it until I was sitting in the back of a cab today looking at the front logo. The gold metal spade doesn't seem to be centered with the rest of the stamping. The spade should be directly centered above the 's' but it's slight off to the right. I'm confused - the leather looks, smells and feels like real leather. The quality feels great, and the things I looked for after researching (metallic thread on the inside numbered tag etc) seem real. Is it possible the logo was just punched in a little off and is still the real deal? I can definitely give more pictures if needed. It was sold as the Eden Lacey wallet. Thank you! xx Page 5
Authenticate This Kate Spade purse. my daughter just bought this for me. I was wondering if it's genuine. Especially since I'm concerned about the inside zipper.
Thanks!
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You go to the purse forum and to the left it'll say authenticate this. look for Kate Spade and post your request there. You'd say Authenticate this (list info about your purse (that it's yours, or perhaps you're purchasing, etc.), then you upload photos, specificallyof the tags if you can. They'll get with you asap. Sorry - new to this site. How do I post an authentication question? Specifically, I suspect the gold metal KS label on the bag; also the lack of metal feet.
I am just clearing out boxes as we are moving again, I even found some boxes in the garage from over 15 years ago, moving from NYC to Munich, then moved from Munich to the UK and now moving to France. I found a Kate Spade bag, I recall wearing it and the powder opening, but I have no idea where I bought it, it might have been a present. I don't really use it and haven't used it in about 15 years, I was thinking of maybe selling it but obviously only if it is authentic and somebody could give me the model. I get it professionally cleaned then, but again, if it isn't real, I'm not going through the trouble and just bin it. Thanks for any help. Hope the pictures are OK.
Hi all! Trying to figure out if real or not, I'm leaning towards fake because of the spade on top and magnetic closure versus zipper. I love the color so keeping either way, but would love to know line ID if real. Thanks!
I am just clearing out boxes as we are moving again, I even found some boxes in the garage from over 15 years ago, moving from NYC to Munich, then moved from Munich to the UK and now moving to France. I found a Kate Spade bag, I recall wearing it and the powder opening, but I have no idea where I bought it, it might have been a present. I don't really use it and haven't used it in about 15 years, I was thinking of maybe selling it but obviously only if it is authentic and somebody could give me the model. I get it professionally cleaned then, but again, if it isn't real, I'm not going through the trouble and just bin it. Thanks for any help. Hope the pictures are OK.
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Hey! I bought this kate spade wallet on eBay Bc i loved the pattern and it was on super sale. But now I’m afraid it might be a fake. Can y’all help me authenticate? The zipper has YKK and spades on the zippers
Hey! I bought this kate spade wallet on eBay Bc i loved the pattern and it was on super sale. But now I’m afraid it might be a fake. Can y’all help me authenticate? The zipper has YKK and spades on the zippers
I need help authenticating this “vintage” Kate Spade my mother got me for my birthday. I don’t know a whole lot about her bags. I’m more of a coach person myself but that’s why I need help. Thank you in advance.
Can you please help me with another purse? I got this off the Goodwill auction site a few month back and I'm thinking of reselling it, but I'm questioning it, because the border stitching on the inside label isn't uniform all the way around, the label on the front looks off, and lining is a solid black cotton. I've added a few more photos to go with the other ones. The first photo is a close up of the front label. The second photo is a close up of the inside label. The only other label is a Made in China. Both zipper pulls say YKK. The only other one I've been able to find in the same material is a tote. I suspect mine is a fake (and if so, yay for me for learning from this blog page what to look for!), but I would greatly appreciate confirmation either way. Thank you, and I'm sorry if I'm being a pest with this!
Hi, kindly advise if this is authentic as well as the name of the bag (and collection). Purchased it from a seller during some office sale. Thanks
Up for question is a Kate Spade small green nylon satchel/arm purse. authentic Page 7
Hi! I just recently purchased this Kate Spade Newbury Lane Small Felix in Blue Hydrangea from someone on Poshmark and now I'm paranoid about whether it is authentic or not Please help!
Hi! I just recently purchased this Kate Spade Newbury Lane Small Felix in Blue Hydrangea from someone on Poshmark and now I'm paranoid about whether it is authentic or not. Please help!
I recently purchased this purse from an estate sale. Could someone please let me know if it is authentic and if so what collection it is from? Thanks!
I bought this on eBay- listed as vintage. The seller was bought at a boutique that put that mark on the inside of the bag. I found it to be odd, as well as the fact that there was no tag on the inside, and the snap does not say Kate Spade. Thoughts?
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Hi, I’m looking to purchase this Kate Spade off Poshmark. The seller doesn’t know the name of it and I can’t find another one with this type of strap hardware. Is it real, if so anyone know the name? Thanks!
Hi, I’m looking to purchase this Kate Spade off Poshmark. The seller doesn’t know the name of it and I can’t find another one with this type of strap hardware. Is it real, if so anyone know the name? Thanks!
Hello plss authenticate these bags. I wanted to buy it as a gift and i’d like to find out if these are authentic and if it’s worth my penny. Thanks!! And im so sorry these are the only pics i have hehe
Thank you! I'm pleasantly surprised; I had my mind set on it as a fake. Is it vintage? I wasn't able to find another like it online. Then again, I may be using the wrong search words: jade green nylon satchel? maybe "pale green microfiber Sam bag" The first Sam bags were made in 1993... but they were made for many years.... could be vintage if it's 20 (or more) years old. Page 8
Good Evening! Ahead of time - thank you for looking at my Post! I jumped on a Poshmark KS 'vintage' purse marked waaaay the heck down because it's a bit dirty and could use a good cleaning. The seller said it's authentic. But people can lie on the internet. Lol. If it's not real, no problem, it was $10 and still matches a lot of my clothes. But I'm curious for a few reasons - A. See if I should get it professionally cleaned or not bother and chuck it in the washing machine, and B. Her death has kind of made an impact on me. (Rest in Peace, Kate ❤️). She was talented, beautiful.. As someone with mental health issues myself, she's almost a reminder to me "you add beauty to the world whether you see it of not." Anyways, if you can authenticate (authenti'kate'?) or unauthenticate it for me I'm grateful. If it's real and you have an idea of a year or line name too, even better. These pictures are all I have from Poshmark. It hasn't shipped yet. Last edited: Jul 11, 2018 Page 9
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Hello. Is is possible to tell me what collection this purse is from? I have had it in my drawer with some other bags and was looking to see if there is a matching wallet for it. Found the style tag 11232 but that did not help me much.
Thank you for any help you can offer
View attachment 4126220 View attachment 4126221 Thank you for your help. I’ve got additional questions. Could you tell me something about these two bags? (they are authentic as you said) I’m interested if they are from real leather or maybe you know their name or year. Both bags I bought in a second hand shop, one for 2 euros and the second one for 6 euros. Thanks in advance. Unfortunately, I don't know their names...
View attachment 4128296 Good Evening! Ahead of time - thank you for looking at my Post! I jumped on a Poshmark KS 'vintage' purse marked waaaay the heck down because it's a bit dirty and could use a good cleaning. The seller said it's authentic. But people can lie on the internet. Lol. If it's not real, no problem, it was $10 and still matches a lot of my clothes. But I'm curious for a few reasons - A. See if I should get it professionally cleaned or not bother and chuck it in the washing machine, and B. Her death has kind of made an impact on me. (Rest in Peace, Kate ❤️). She was talented, beautiful.. As someone with mental health issues myself, she's almost a reminder to me "you add beauty to the world whether you see it of not." Anyways, if you can authenticate (authenti'kate'?) or unauthenticate it for me I'm grateful. If it's real and you have an idea of a year or line name too, even better. These pictures are all I have from Poshmark. It hasn't shipped yet. Also, I have washed her canvas bags before... the canvas will come clean, but sometimes the leather will run. It's a crap shoot.
View attachment 4131518 Hi! Can you please authenticate my new purchase? In doing research I believe this is a real KS bag but I'm confused on the China tag. I've been reading that her leather bags are made in Italy so a little confused. I wanted to find the year made but can't locate another purse to compare. Does anyone know the year? Thank so much for your time. Not sure of the year, though!
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Hi, I feel dumb for asking this because this still has tags on and I'm assuming it has to be authentic with the tag still on, right? But just to give myself some peace, I would like to know for sure that this is authentic. I purchased this on Poshmark. I guess the only thing that's throwing me off is the white tag, I looked at my other bags and I've never seen a tag like this. As well as the yellow tag, the words are zoomed out as opposed to filling out the label nicely? if that makes sense? Thank you in advance! Page 10
Hi everyone! I'm skeptical about this Leewood Place - Mini Makayla bag in pink granite I bought. There's also random spots of glue-like material: More photos of interior: And there's certain parts of the strap that don't look like they're constructed well:
There's a lot of red flags to me, but the purse still looks good in general, and the hardware looks polished and real. The purse came with a dust bag and care card as well. I can see a seller putting false tags on this, but I'm ultimately looking for the authenticity of the purse itself. The seller also has a 100% positive track record on eBay and offers a full refund if it isn't authentic, so that's why I had pulled the trigger in buying the bag. Appreciate any help in advance!
(some more photos to my last post) Was looking at the purse more and more, and the gold stamping really still puts me off. I don't know their embossment process, but I was bugged by this because my one other purse that has the logo embossed looks a lot different where each letter is crisply stamped in. This one below is from the Madison Ave collection, but I'd think the quality would still be better on the Makayla mini I just bought? Here are photos of the care card and dust bag as well. For the care card, I was comparing it to that of a wallet I just got straight from the Kate Spade online store, and realized the two have a number of differences. On the left is the one from the Makayla in question, where the paper is slightly thicker than the authentic one on the right, and both booklets are bound differently. The one booklets are different sizes as well, and the Makayla one looks like someone roughly cut it by hand (hard to show it in photo, but here it is).
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There's a lot of red flags to me, but the purse still looks good in general, and the hardware looks polished and real. The purse came with a dust bag and care card as well. I can see a seller putting false tags on this, but I'm ultimately looking for the authenticity of the purse itself. The seller also has a 100% positive track record on eBay and offers a full refund if it isn't authentic, so that's why I had pulled the trigger in buying the bag. Appreciate any help in advance! Hmmmm... this is very difficult. I would say it's authentic... but maybe a factory second??? You're right in all the things you noticed-- the light, uneven ksny logo, the glue spots, etc. Did the seller tell you where they got it? Page 11
Hmmmm... this is very difficult. I would say it's authentic... but maybe a factory second??? You're right in all the things you noticed-- the light, uneven ksny logo, the glue spots, etc. Did the seller tell you where they got it? Thanks for the reply! They didn't list where it's from, but the seller is still selling more of the Makayla minis. One thing that bothered me is that she always lists it as 'the last one', but then restocks it. Can factory seconds be that common on eBay?
Please help authenticate my KS Cedar Street Harmony as soon as possible
Please authenticate this bag. I don't think this is being sold in stores anymore and I'm very interested in purchasing this (ss only from carousell)
Hello!
I recently purchased this bag to replace another, but something just seems "off" about it. The lining is a little crunchy/plasticky? Not sure if that makes a lot of sense, but feels a little cheap. I also can pull the liner out so it sticks out and I can't recall being able to do that with my old bag. The little origin label inside seems oddly yellow? And there are little hardware bits that hold the straps to the top that I don't remember either.
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Hi! I purchased this Kate Spade bag second hand at a thrift store. I’ve done all the research I can on my own, including contacting the Kate Spade company through the website itself as well as through a number. Here is the email that I sent the Kate Spade company. -- Hi! I bought a bag second hand with the Kate Spade label on it and wanted some help identifying the model. It might also be a fake, but I’m unsure since the material and craftsmanship is so nice. I’ve attached pictures below. There are five pockets and the inside has a polka dot lining. The buttons are silver and all have the same embossing on them. It’s made of a soft, pliable leather material on the outside and is a vibrant cherry red. The outside label is embossed and has buttons fastened to each corner. The inside label is not embossed but stamped in gold. The gold is a little faded. -- They essentially told me they could not authenticate it, and that to see what model it was, I would have to look for a style code. My bag does not have a style code, but I believe that some Kate Spade bags don't necessarily have them, if I remember correctly.
Does anyone know what model this bag is, what year it's from, and most importantly, if it's real? Please tell me if you need more pictures or anything else
It is authentic. Don't know the year or collection name. Hi! I purchased this Kate Spade bag second hand at a thrift store. I’ve done all the research I can on my own, including contacting the Kate Spade company through the website itself as well as through a number. Here is the email that I sent the Kate Spade company. -- Hi! I bought a bag second hand with the Kate Spade label on it and wanted some help identifying the model. It might also be a fake, but I’m unsure since the material and craftsmanship is so nice. I’ve attached pictures below. There are five pockets and the inside has a polka dot lining. The buttons are silver and all have the same embossing on them. It’s made of a soft, pliable leather material on the outside and is a vibrant cherry red. The outside label is embossed and has buttons fastened to each corner. The inside label is not embossed but stamped in gold. The gold is a little faded. -- They essentially told me they could not authenticate it, and that to see what model it was, I would have to look for a style code. My bag does not have a style code, but I believe that some Kate Spade bags don't necessarily have them, if I remember correctly.
Does anyone know what model this bag is, what year it's from, and most importantly, if it's real? Please tell me if you need more pictures or anything else
Hi sirs/mams, please do help me authenticate this bag for me. Seller isnt also sure.
Please help authenticate this Kate Spade. Do you know the design name? Thanks in advance!
I've read that you can pay to have your kate spade bag authenticated but I am having trouble finding a website. Maybe I'm not inputting the correct words in the search field.
If you know any websites, please let me know. Thank you so much!
Hello. I just got this wallet off of amazon. I tried looking at tutorials on how to spot Kate Spade goods but most of them are for purses. And I’m still not sure if this is real or I should return it? Please help.
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Hello All, i own no Kate Spade bags and know absolutely nothing about them, my friend gave me this bag who got it from her friend, I'm not sure if it's authentic. If you would be so kind, I greatly appreciate it.
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Can anyone tell me anything about this handbag? The leather is super soft and the hardware all seems to have the little dots stamp (I can’t recall it’s name). The turnlock is scratched and beat up, and the lining is fraying a bit. I found it at a thrift store for $4 and have spend the weekend online trying to find out if it’s authentic, and what it is. Thanks for any help!
Good morning! Could someone take a look and let me know if this is authentic and if so, what style it is? Thanks in advance!
Hello All, i own no Kate Spade bags and know absolutely nothing about them, my friend gave me this bag who got it from her friend, I'm not sure if it's authentic. If you would be so kind, I greatly appreciate it. Completely, totally counterfeit. Please don't sell it or donate it unless you remove and destroy all the ks labels. Page 14
Can anyone tell me anything about this handbag? The leather is super soft and the hardware all seems to have the little dots stamp (I can’t recall it’s name). The turnlock is scratched and beat up, and the lining is fraying a bit. I found it at a thrift store for $4 and have spend the weekend online trying to find out if it’s authentic, and what it is. Thanks for any help! Authentic!
Hello I’m planning on purchasing this cross body bag from an online seller and unfortunately she only has the paper bag left. The dust bag, care card and tags were lost. I need help authenticating this! Thank you
Hi all, this bag is for sale locally on an app so I can't post a link but I have pictures. I know nothing about this brand and it's going very very cheap so it has me wondering, I doubt it's real but I figured wouldn't hurt to ask. I appreciate your help and expertise. Thank you
Listing is titled Authentic Kate Spade Black and Tan
Hello, I have 2 Kate Spades that I suspect could be fake. They are cute though.Can anyone verify? Thank you!
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Hello, I have 2 Kate Spades that I suspect could be fake. They are cute though.Can anyone verify? Thank you!
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Hi all, this bag is for sale locally on an app so I can't post a link but I have pictures. I know nothing about this brand and it's going very very cheap so it has me wondering, I doubt it's real but I figured wouldn't hurt to ask. I appreciate your help and expertise. Thank you
Listing is titled Authentic Kate Spade Black and Tan I would need to see the country of origin label... but I'm 90% sure this is a counterfeit. A knockoff of her Italian Linen. Page 15
Hi guys,
I need help to authenticate a purse that I bought second hand.
It is my first Kate Spade purse, so I have no much experience. When I saw the pictures I thought it was real, but now, even when it is very good quality, I'm a little nervous about the authenticity.
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Please ladies I need your wisdom authentic? The pull is a question for me.
Here's another one please ladies I appreciate your time in advance. Thank you for the time and wisdom.
Did I just buy a fake?
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Hello everyone! I'm dying to know whether this KS of mine is authentic. May I know the name of the model?
Hello All. Thanks in advance for help with authentication of this bag. Small black leather bag with a serial number of pxru1422 and made in china. I'm finding info saying this is a Hanover Emmalee. However the Made in China and it being leather are concerning me.....thanks again.
Hi! I recently purchased this bag through an online consignment store. I am concerned it might not be real. Can you help me authenticate it? Page 17
Hi All,
Best to just post pics here and let the experts take a look at it. Online guides are not always trustworthy. It really just comes from knowing and studying her work... You should not get your verification from online guides.
Hello! Thank you in advance for helping me authenticate the following (hopefully) kate spade bag. It is black pebbled leather with name embossed on the bottom and front top center, and a gold stamped leather tag sewn to the inner zip pocket.
Measurements approx:
13"L (based on measure of bottom) x 11"H x 3"W, strap approx 19" Thank you!
Marilyn
Hi there,
Hi there,
Hi Ladies,
Can you help me authenticate this Kate Spade? I bought this used bucket bag at a local thrift store. Please let me know if you need more pictures to verify the details. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ANY HELP OR SUGGESTION!
Hello! Thank you in advance for helping me authenticate the following (hopefully) kate spade bag. It is black pebbled leather with name embossed on the bottom and front top center, and a gold stamped leather tag sewn to the inner zip pocket.
Measurements approx:
13"L (based on measure of bottom) x 11"H x 3"W, strap approx 19" Thank you!
Marilyn
Hi everyone,
Eric
Hello! Thank you in advance for helping me authenticate the following (hopefully) kate spade bag. It is black pebbled leather with name embossed on the bottom and front top center, and a gold stamped leather tag sewn to the inner zip pocket.
Measurements approx:
13"L (based on measure of bottom) x 11"H x 3"W, strap approx 19" Thank you!
Marilyn Authentic! AND gorgeous!!!
Hi everyone,
Eric No need for more pics. They are all counterfeit and completely illegal to sell. If you can, you should take them back and demand your money back. That store committed a crime selling this to you. Page 18
Hi there, Counterfeit and illegal to sell.
Bought this bag off eBay because I loved the look. I didn't really think to authenticate it first but I would like to know.
No need for more pics. They are all counterfeit and completely illegal to sell. If you can, you should take them back and demand your money back. That store committed a crime selling this to you.
Can you please Authenticate my Kate Spade Bag. Bag was purchased in USA last year and I believe to be authentic (I live in UK). I was also advised that the model design was rare. Model : Floral (Teal, Pink & Blue) Link : None - I own it
Comments : bag has a small tag inside but I can't get a clear image of it. The tag states PWRU4291 (top line)S1008 (middle line) & 0115 (bottom line). This is on a small square tag under the Kate Spade Tag. The closure is a magnetic circle which can be seen as it's enclosed into the material. The bag is made from
100% PU. I hope this helps. Thanks
Can you please Authenticate my Kate Spade Bag.
Bag was purchased in USA last year and I believe to be authentic (I live in UK). I was also advised that the model design was rare.
Model : Floral (Teal, Pink & Blue)
Link : None - I own it
Comments : bag has a small tag inside but I can't get a clear image of it. The tag states PWRU4291 (top line)S1008 (middle line) & 0115 (bottom line). This is on a small square tag under the Kate Spade Tag. The closure is a magnetic circle which can be seen as it's enclosed into the material. The bag is made from
100% PU. I hope this helps. Thanks This is authentic! Page 19
Hello, please help me to authenticate this Kate Spade tote bag...
Thank you so much!
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I'm considering purchasing a Kate Spade bag second hand from a consignment shop. The shop is reputable and sells pretty much all second hand designer items (its located in a rich/old money area!). I'm going to take some pictures Friday, but I don't recall any branding on the leather and when I called to ask for the numbers inside the tags, I was told there are no tags inside. I think she may have been wrong or too lazy to look, but I don't know. Its the size of a tote bag and it is a gold metal frame closure bag, and "kate spade" is engraved in the gold metal latch on the frame. I cannot find anything like it in any internet research. Anyone recall Kate Spade making a bag like this?
I'm considering purchasing a Kate Spade bag second hand from a consignment shop. The shop is reputable and sells pretty much all second hand designer items (its located in a rich/old money area!). I'm going to take some pictures Friday, but I don't recall any branding on the leather and when I called to ask for the numbers inside the tags, I was told there are no tags inside. I think she may have been wrong or too lazy to look, but I don't know. Its the size of a tote bag and it is a gold metal frame closure bag, and "kate spade" is engraved in the gold metal latch on the frame. I cannot find anything like it in any internet research. Anyone recall Kate Spade making a bag like this? I would have to see pictures.
It looks like it was pulled off of eBay, but I don't know why. It's authentic. I appreciate all the help all of you guys gave me! - teresa
Hello! I couldn't find an "identify" KS thread so I thought I'd try here. I have several bags purchased at Kate Spade outlet a few years ago that I am trying to sell but I do not have years or style names. There are several in the link below I don't want to blow this thread up with so many images. I have more images if need be, but thought I'd start with these.
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Hello! I couldn't find an "identify" KS thread so I thought I'd try here. I have several bags purchased at Kate Spade outlet a few years ago that I am trying to sell but I do not have years or style names. There are several in the link below I don't want to blow this thread up with so many images. I have more images if need be, but thought I'd start with these.
This is a Dooney bag, not KS!
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Hi, Authentic Lizard Faille.
I'm concerned this may not be authenticate. Would you be able to give me your assessment? Thank you in advance.
*the dust bag has very shiny letters.
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Hello everyone, I would greatly appreciate some help with this. I’ve had this bag for years (it was given to me) and I don’t know if anyone can identify the name of the bag and if it’s authentic? I’d like to sell it but don’t know what to price it or call it
Can some verify this purse and wallet, I just bought them off of poshmark
Hello! I purchased this bag on Ebay last week. The clock was ticking and the price was very low. I’m curious as to whether it’s authentic. I think it’s leather but any more it’s hard to be sure (for me anyway). It’s very soft and pebbled. The only tag in it says Made in China. If it’s real, does anyone know its name or how old it is? Thanks so much.
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Camellia Street is the collection name. Stacy is the wallet style.... a Camellia Street Stacy! I had googled for that name/design but it appear to be an 'open wallet design' not like mine : it is zip around wallet. And now im doubting its authenticity. Can you please authenticate it for me. I will attach the close up photos. TIA
Hello! I purchased this bag on Ebay last week. The clock was ticking and the price was very low. I’m curious as to whether it’s authentic. I think it’s leather but any more it’s hard to be sure (for me anyway). It’s very soft and pebbled. The only tag in it says Made in China. If it’s real, does anyone know its name or how old it is? Thanks so much. It's authentic. Not sure of name. Not REALLY old... maybe within the last 10 years.
Hi,
Hi, It’s fine. Probably not leather, but PVC. It’s authentic.
Both, but the lettering spacing between the p and a on the burgundy one had me questioning. New to this—thank you! Last edited: Jan 30, 2019
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Can someone please authenticate this Kate Spade bag? I purchased it from a seller that claimed to have a COA, even though I never confirmed it. And then I sold itto a user that returned it saying it was not authentic. Thanks for any info!
I went thrifting yesterday and bought a bag that was a Betsey Johnson satchel and it had a kate spade something attached to the handle. I am trying to figure out if this is authentic, what it is called and what it is used for. I think it may be an id holder or a card holder of some sort. The back of it is a pocket and the front is a clear pocket. Thank you for your help. I really appreciate it. Here are photos:
I went thrifting yesterday and bought a bag that was a Betsey Johnson satchel and it had a kate spade something attached to the handle. I am trying to figure out if this is authentic, what it is called and what it is used for. I think it may be an id holder or a card holder of some sort. The back of it is a pocket and the front is a clear pocket. Thank you for your help. I really appreciate it. Here are photos:
It looks like an ID or badge holder.
Hello, Are you able to tell if this bag is authentic? I have tried to figure out what style it is so that I could compare with authentic ones, but have not had any luck. Thank you so much in advance!
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Hi ladies! This is my first post and i am pretty sure I just bought a fake bag. It was a late night browsing poshmark type of night and just impulsively bought it without really looking. But the more i look and cross reference fake bags I think mine is fake. The cheap price tag should have given it away Thanks for your help!
Hey!
Wondering if you guys can help with this one? Authentic or fake? If authentic, does anyone know the name of it?
Thank you!
Hi ladies! This is my first post and i am pretty sure I just bought a fake bag. It was a late night browsing poshmark type of night and just impulsively bought it without really looking. But the more i look and cross reference fake bags I think mine is fake. The cheap price tag should have given it away Thanks for your help! This is authentic.
Really?! Wow. The tag says made in China, and i thought all leather bags were suppose to say made in Italy, and the tag being on the back threw me. Thanks for your response No... when ks first made leather bags back in the late 90s, they were all made in Italy. However, the ks company has been making all types of bags in China for years.
Hi, I found this bag at a thrift store last week and am wondering if it is authentic. If so, does anyone know the style and is it supposed to have a closure of some sort? Thank you very much
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Hello all!! Can you take a look at this and tell me if you think it’s real? Is it the Maryanne?
Please ladies I need your wisdom authentic? The pull is a question for me.
Hi,
I have two requests please.
I would really appreciate it if someone could confirm the authenticity of this Call Me Chase purse please.
Also I am positive that the font on this dust bag is wrong and it is fake, if someone could confirm that I would appreciate it. The dust bag did not come with the purse but I am pretty sure an ebay seller sent me a fake dust bag. Photos part 1 (1-7)
Thank you very much for your time!
Call Me Chase Photos Part 2 (8-15)
Thank you again for your time!!
Hi! Does anyone recognize this bag? I got it at a thrift store today.
Hello everyone,
Apologies in advance if it isnt ok to post this here, but I figured it was somewhat related to authentication in general..
I've been looking to buy a few KS dresses from ebay and I noticed that some of the fabric tags on the dresses don't have the spade logo on them and some of them do....does this have anything to do with outlet VS retail? or is is that they added the spade on in more recent years? Just hoping not to buy anything counterfeit as I've read about fakes being made of the more popular styles!
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Nothing wrong with the dust bag either, as far as I can tell. I compared it to one of mine and they are the same. The first photo is authentic (and the cover photo on their listing) the second is the one the eBay seller sent me. The big K was my first red flag (what should have been my first red flag was that the seller has sold 60 plus new dust bags). The F touching the L in floated and the differences in the thickness and the length of the letters.
Thank you so much for your time, on my initial looking at the dust bag I thought it was ok but when I compared it to others the font is definitely incredibly close but upon closer inspection I see differences. I am sorry to ask again I just want to be sure before I call out this seller for selling counterfeit bags.
The first photo is authentic (and the cover photo on their listing) the second is the one the eBay seller sent me. The big K was my first red flag (what should have been my first red flag was that the seller has sold 60 plus new dust bags). The F touching the L in floated and the differences in the thickness and the length of the letters. I see your point.
Can someone please help to authenticate this bag. Thank you in advance.
I purchased this via The RealReal as a longtime Kate fan. I *was* thinking it was odd to see the Dot Noel logo on its own, please advise. I'm to receive it on Friday; I've been in touch with them but they have not responded aside from "we are sending your email to a higher level of customer service agents." It's my first purchase from TRR, needless to say I'm not jazzed about buying from them again if there are issues with this bag. Other warning signs: "excellent, no signs of wear," and they didn't include photos of the interior tag. They claim the dust bag is included but that says nothing about provenance.
Can you please help authenticate this bag?
I purchased this via The RealReal as a longtime Kate fan. I *was* thinking it was odd to see the Dot Noel logo on its own, please advise. I'm to receive it on Friday; I've been in touch with them but they have not responded aside from "we are sending your email to a higher level of customer service agents." It's my first purchase from TRR, needless to say I'm not jazzed about buying from them again if there are issues with this bag. Other warning signs: "excellent, no signs of wear," and they didn't include photos of the interior tag. They claim the dust bag is included but that says nothing about provenance. View attachment 4378024 View attachment 4378025 View attachment 4378026 View attachment 4378027 View attachment 4378024 View attachment 4378025 UPDATE: I've received the bag. It came with the expected Kate Spade dust bag and is honestly stunning in person. The style code on the inside is PXRU1587. I called a shop and they confirmed this is a limited-run boutique bag, and not MFF. So weird - I have never seen one like this. Any further information or insight appreciated. Last edited: Mar 22, 2019 |
Is your Kate Spade bag or wallet fake? That’s the question at hand.
Playful sophistication is the hallmark of Kate Spade New York, and since the brand’s launch in 1993, women on every continent have been splurging on the brand’s sleek, utilitarian and adorably colorful bags. But when a peek at the price tag makes a fashionista grapple with style vs. smart spending, she might be likely to fall prey to a too-good-to-be-true deal.
Of course, we all want to believe that a girl can find an authentic Kate Spade bag for less than full price. And she can, but how does she know if that Kate Spade bag or wallet is fake? Here are five ways to tell.
5 Ways to Spot a Kate Spade Fake
1. Location, Location, Location
You can’t get authentic Kate Spade from a purse party, a flea market, or in shopping districts such as Chinatown or Santee Alley. Nor can the bags be found at mall kiosks or auction sites sorry.
Kate Spade retailers are found in every state and every continent, but those are mainly department stores, luxury boutiques and Kate Spade stores. If you didn’t find your prospective purchase at one of these retailers, it’s safe to say it’s a fake.
2. The Label
On a real Kate Spade bag, a label with a country of origin will be sewn into the bag’s interior. There will also be a label sewn onto the front of the bag. On bags made since the year 2000, the label will say “Kate Spade New York” — unless it’s part of a special collection. In that case, it will say something like “Decade” or “Maira Kalman” below the name. If one of these labels is missing, it’s definitely a fraud.
3. Flip It Over
Look out for large metal feet on the bottom of Kate Spade purses. Big, pointy metal studs or feet wider than the size of a dime are signs that you’re not looking at a real Kate Spade purse.
4. Deja Vu?
Question any Kate Spade purse that looks like another designer’s work. Purses that seem similar to ones made by Dior, Burberry, Coach and other high end designers yet have a Kate Spade label are definite fakes. Kate Spade has a very distinct style and never copies competitor’s lines.
5. An Eye For Design
Rule out color-block purses, bags with two small pockets in the front and backpacks. Kate Spade did these more than a decade ago. If you see one now, it’s likely to be a fake. Even if it is real, it’s probably not worth the money.
You may have your eyes on sunflower purses for spring, purses with a single large black stripe on top, sunflower prints, toile, camouflage, tie-dye or prints with the faces of celebrities. Know that Kate Spade has never designed bags in those prints.
Still not sure? The simplest way to be sure of a bag’s authenticity is to visit katespade.com and compare the bag in your hand with the ones on the website. Never splurge unless you’re absolutely positive it’s real. Even if the search takes time, at least you’ll have the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’ve got the real thing.