Mulberry bags are high-quality designer bags that, due to their popularity, are a prime target. So, to help avoid being scammed by one of these fake bags, this article will provide some essential guidelines to help identify fake Mulberry bags.
At one point, Mulberry made all of its bags in England. However, now most of the bags have been outsourced to China for manufacturing, and also to Turkey. Therefore, a Made in China label on the Mulberry bag will not automatically disqualify it as an authentic piece.
Always check the inside of the bag for the label. Inside there should be a black label stating one of three things: Made in England, Made in Turkey, or Made in China. Next, lift up the label and check the back. On the back of the tag there should be a serial/model/letter number detailing the year and make/model of the bag. However, this detail can vary a lot from one bag to another.
Another place where counterfeiters skimp on quality is hardware. Mulberry hardware is usually an antique brass or matte finish. Genuine brass hardware should never have a superficial look of cheap gold. Metal details on an authentic bag should always look like quality antique brass.
Most royal bags must be accompanied by an authentication card. But the lack of an authentication card does not necessarily indicate a fake bag. This is certainly true when it comes to a used bag. What happens most of the time is that the original owner loses or misplaces the authentication card. With this in mind, a perfectly genuine bag can be resold without the card. But a Mulberry bag that actually comes with the authentication card is a good sign. This is because an authentication card adds another element that can be inspected. Real Mulberry Authentication Cards are typically brown or cream in color, and must also be of the highest quality. They should not bend easily and should have all lettering and stamp impressions sharp and clear, with no signs of blurring or bleeding.
