I recently decided to get myself the most beautiful small Givenchy bag as an investment piece.The moment I laid my eyes on it, I was floored. The deep purple color was exquisite and the silky velvet texture! Ah, it felt so heavenly! I just had to have it.
So I went ahead and splurged on it. But then I started to worry...was it a fake? I started to search online to find out if I had been duped. In the past, I had encountered some really convincing fakes of some famous designer items. So my heart was beating wildly as I scrolled through the numerous articles about the do’s and don’ts for authenticating luxury items.
Luckily I found an expert who offered authentication services for luxury designer items. I picked up the phone and gave him a call, and he offered to authenticate my bag remotely. He asked for clear pictures of the front, back and the sides of the bag, both up close and far away. He also wanted pictures of all the tags, the logo, and the reflective film.
Once he received the pictures, he zoomed and examined it for any inconsistencies. Thankfully, he verified that my small Givenchy bag was genuine.
Phew! I heaved a big sigh of relief. I was so excited to finally have this one-of-a-kind beautiful bag. I could now tout it on my arm all day without fear! It was an investment piece after all, and I wanted to show it off all the time.
I researched online and found out that real Givenchy bags are very expensive. But I was willing to pay the price to get an original one instead of a cheap knock-off. Genuine pieces last much longer and are of superior quality that you will never get in a counterfeit bag. I took a big gamble by spending my hard-earned money on it, but it was so worth it in the end!
I started to share this fabulous bag with my close friends and family. Everyone was in awe of it, and they often asked where I got it from. I just replied with a satisfied smirk and kept the secret to myself.
After the initial scare, I now wear this gorgeous small Givenchy bag around with utmost confidence. It’s my precious little secret – a fashionable investment that I made that paid off!
The next thing I have learned is to be cautious when purchasing designer handbags, especially online. There are so many potential pitfalls as it’s difficult to authenticate the item without expert help. Thus, if you want a designer item, make sure that it comes from a corporate store or from a reputable online shop, even if it’s slightly more expensive. It’s better to pay a little more for the original item instead of wasting your money on a fake.
The best way to tell a real Givenchy item is to look at the overall quality of the bag. The stitching on a genuine bag will be even, neat, and done with care. The lining should also be of good quality and have a special “Givenchy” label sewn into the lining. The signature should also be prominently displayed in a uniform way. Unusual shapes, colors and materials used for the logo may indicate a fake.
Next, look at the hardware of the bag. A real one will have a certain weight to it, be made of quality materials, and have sharp details with no flaws. Lastly, check the tags. A real Givenchy bag will usually have an RFID tag which will have the serial number as well as the logo and some other details about the bag. A fake tag won’t have the same fine details.
Nowadays, I also pay attention to the prices of the bags I find on the websites I shop on. If a deal seems too good to be true, it most likely is, and it’s best to avoid it. I’ve made the mistake before of buying a counterfeit item, and I am not about to make the same mistake twice!