I know I do a lot of Marc Jacobs, but can you blame me? I love his bags. But I’m actually only doing another Fake Spotting about Marc Jacobs because a commenter wrote in. This is so late in relation to when the commenter asked, but LIFE ran at me like a MAC Truck! (And don’t worry, I wrote to her back right away after!)

Hi could you tell me what the tale signs are of a fake Blake handbag to a real one?

I have just purchased one from Designers Imports and am really worried.

Well, first of all, the website you bought it from is a faker. All those discount websites are. For Marc Jacobs buying online, only blindly trust eLUXURY, Net-a-Porter and the really upscale department stores, such as Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.

The Blake is a great classic bag, similar to the Venetia, but it’s not one of the older classics, so it isn’t quite as known to people.

Look on MarcJacobs.com for the past few seasons’ collections photos and examine the Blake. Here’s a photo of one:

Here are things that should be the same with all bags by Marc Jacobs similar to the Blake:

1. Any quilting will align up centered on quilted bags.
2. The leather on the pocket flap will be plain, without texture.
3. The shape of the pockets is always the same.
4. The strap detail is always the same.

There is a great guide from an eBay user to spot authentics on all classic Marc Jacobs bags. The Blake was based on the classics, but is not in this guide. Also, check out our own general article with tips on avoiding fakes.

Also you must note that with any high-priced designer bag, no company or person can afford to slash big prices drastically. You won’t find big “below retail” or “our price” deals, only markdowns at the end of a season - and those don’t last long.

Safe buying!

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