This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Koyaana Redstar, the head of luxury buying at Luxe Du Jour, an online luxury boutique for vintage designer handbags. It has been edited for ...

A fake Gucci bag might have ... high-quality metal hardware that doesn’t rust or peel. Fake bags often have lightweight, plastic-like zippers and chains that feel cheap. Brands like Chanel ...

A vintage expert with 20 years of experience says there are five telltale signs of a fake designer bag. She says luxury handbags from the likes of Gucci, Hermès, and Louis Vuitton have defining ...