How To Tell If A Prada Bag Is Real: Everything You Need to Know
If you are ever in doubt about the legitimacy of your Prada bag, we definitely recommend getting the bag’s authenticity checked by a qualified professional.
1. The Logo
All authentic Prada bags will have the Prada logo sitting on the front of the bag – most of the time this will be in the form of the iconic inverted triangle enameled Prada logo.
This logo plaque should clearly show the Prada name and feature the words ‘Milano’ and ‘Dal 1913’. The plaque should also be firmly attached to the fabric of the bag, while any stitching should be neat and even.
On some styles of Prada handbags, the hardware will instead read ‘Prada Milano’, with this logo directly attached to the fabric of the bag rather than being printed on any enameled hardware.
When looking at the logo on a Prada bag, it is crucial to check the spacing between the letters and look for the unique ‘R’ in the name ‘Prada’. The ‘R’ in Prada will have a small notch in it and the base of the ‘R’ should have a curved flick to it – if the ‘R’ is more of a block capital letter, this is a sign it is a fake bag.
2. Dust bag
The first thing you should be aware of is the fact that all Prada bags come with a dust bag – with newer styles, the dust bag will be made from a white soft flannel or silky material, while with an older bag, the dust bag will be navy.
The dust bag will also have the Prada name printed on it – you need to look closely at the font of this logo to check that the spacing between the letters is even and the printing is crisp and clear with no smudging or bleeding.
Some fake Prada bags will come with a dust bag but the quality of the materials will not be a high standard and the printing of the logo may be off. Inside this bag, you should also find a care booklet that will let you know what you can do to best protect your original Prada bag.
