The Prada Handbag Guide - Part 2
Read Part 1 of the guide to learn about the Prada logo, zippers, and lining.Prada has serial numbers and model numbers associated with all of its merchandise, so you can verify the authenticity. If you have all of the right information, checking the serial numbers is a simple task. All Prada handbags have a serial number and tag of authenticity located on them. Misspelled words may also indicate the same. 6 See if there is a dustbag. Absence of a dustbag may reveal the purse is fake. An original Prada purse will have the Prada logo printed in black on a white dustbag. Nov 19, 2019 All genuine, brand new, Prada handbags come with two authenticity cards. One will be paper and the other a plastic credit card-like card, typically in a small black envelope. The latter not only holds details of the bag style but also its serial number. Yes, all genuine Prada bags have an authenticity card. This card will display the serial number and information about the style of purse. It will be contained within a black envelope that has the Prada logo embossed into it. You can check the serial number on Prada’s website or by contacting them directly by email or in-store. 6) It should have a serial number from prada and come with authenticity tags and a dust bag (please note if someone is selling a used Prada bag and all 5 things above are present but they do not have the item number, authenticity tags, or dust bag ask questions about where they bought it from, some people dont keep those things after buying a bag)!
If you're still trying to determine the authenticity of your bag, you should check the hardware, stitching, Authenticity Card and more.
Prada Hardware
The hardware on Prada bags will be either silver-toned, gold-toned, or rose color gold-toned. It will only be one of those colors, not a combination of colors.All hardware – zippers, buckles, locks, knobs, clasps, chains, metal feet, etc. will say Prada. If it doesn't say Prada, it’s not an authentic Prada handbag. The letters will be very clean and clear.
Warning Signs:
- Any hardware that does not have the Prada logo
- Poorly stamped, hard to read logos
Prada Stitching
Do All Prada Bags Have A Serial Number
The stitching on Prada bags will be flawless. The stitching is small, clean, straight and uniform.
Warning Signs:
- Fraying or loose ends
- White, uneven stitching
- Loose, sloppy stitching
Prada Interior Number Tag
Most Prada bags will have a small white tag inside the bag with a two or three digit number.
Prada Materials
Prada uses many different high-quality materials for their handbags. High quality fabric and leather will also weigh more than other materials.
Here is a list of the materials Prada uses:
- Bufalo - Buffalo Leather
- Canapa - Canvas
- Cinghiale - Wild Boarskin
- Coccodrillo - Crocodile
- Daino - Deerskin
- Feltro - Felt (usually wool)
- Lucertola - Lizard
- Nappa - Full Grain Leather
- Pelliccia - Fur
- Raso - Satin
- Saffiano - Textured Leather
- Scamosciato - Suede
- Spazzolato - Polished Leather
- Struzzo - Ostrich
- Tessuto - Woven Microfiber
- Vela Sport - Nylon
- Vernice - Patent Leather
- Vitello - Calf Leather
- Leather that has an unpleasant or overbearing smell
- Thin, cheap materials
Prada Authenticity Card and Box
Prada products purchased from retail establishments will come with an Authenticity Card and a box. The box and envelope the card will come in is dark purple/black with the Prada logo embossed on it in a glossy but matching color. The Authenticity Card contains the style of the bag and its serial number. However, vintage bags don’t always have serial numbers.
Warning Signs:
- Envelopes or boxes that are different colors
- The wrong font for the Prada logo
- A Certificate of Authenticity – this is not the same thing as an Authenticity Card, and is not a real document.
Do Prada Bags Have A Serial Number Nomenclature
Prada Dust Cover
- A dust cover in different colors or fabrics.
- A dust cover that has pills
- A dust cover with a crooked or logo or uneven lettering.