Find anywhere the word Prada is printed or engraved on the bag to make sure the curved “R” is present in each spot. This includes extras like the dustbag if there is one or the authenticity card.
The plaque should be fastened securely to the front of the bag and not falling off or skewed at all. The logo on a real bag will be easily readable, no matter how small the font is. While you’re checking the font around the bag, check that all words are spelled properly.
The interior logo plaque should also be rectangular, which is different than the exterior triangle plaque. A real Prada bag will have a plaque with 4 rounded corners that’s securely attached to the bag. If there is no interior logo plaque at all, it’s not a real Prada bag.
If it says “Milan” instead of “Milano” for example, it’s a fake. Newer styles of genuine bags might say “Prada” on the first line and “Made in Italy” on the second line instead.
An exception is if you’re buying a used bag where the zipper might have been damaged by the owner. Ask if this is the case.
If any of the hardware is blank, it’s not a real bag. On the zipper of a real bag, the Prada engraving will be on the front side while the zipper brand will be on the back. Not all real Prada bags have metal feet on the bottom of the purse or special accents like locks. Check the Prada catalog online to see if your model is supposed to. [9] X Research source
Every other line with the Prada logo will be printed upside down.
On a leather bag, the stitches should match the color of the leather. Designer bags almost never have seams that are glued.
There should be a label stitched in the dustbag that says “Prada” and “100% Cotton Made in Italy”. Not all Prada bags come with a dustbag. If there isn’t one, ask the seller. Older purses may have a navy dustbag with Prada printed in gold. [15] X Research source
The authenticity card should come in a black envelope embossed with the Prada logo. A printed logo signals it’s a fake. [17] X Research source Contact Prada via their website if you want to check that a serial number is valid. Fill out the contact form, making the subject line something like, “Please verify the serial number of my Prada bag. " Include the serial number in the body of the email form. [18] X Research source
