A vintage expert with 20 years of experience says there are five telltale signs of a fake designer bag. Jeremy MoellerConsidering if a luxury bag is legit could come down to the nitty-gritty — because you must look at the finishings. Does it feel cheap and light, or does the fabric feel luxurious, like someone took the time to construct this properly? Do the engravings on the hardware look flimsy and shoddily put together? If you're holding a Fendi baguette bag, does the fabric or leather feel luxurious?

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