How To Spot a Fake COACH Handbag

You wouldn't think that anyone would take the time or bother to make fake COACH bags because the originals are relatively inexpensive - at least compared to some of the other high-fashion bags such as Prada, LV, etc. But as you know, people will do anything to make a quick buck, particularly in this difficult economy.

Fake COACH bags are a little difficult to spot, but here are some tips based on my personal experiences and observations:

1. Signature fabric: The "C" pattern will be crooked. Except for some newer patterns, like the "optic" or my new favorite "scarf print," the tip of the horizontal "C" facing the other "C" should touch. Also, the pattern should line up and start in the center of the front panel of the bag (same with the back panel). The center seam should go straight down through the middle of the CC's, and the pattern should be aligned horizontally and vertically. Also, the pattern should line up on any front or back pockets, so that it looks like there is no break in the pattern.

2. The stitching or general construction of the bag looks sloppy - this is a sure sign because COACH does not make sloppy products! Each stitch should be the same length as every other stitch, it should be in a straight line, and there should be no "over-stitching".

3. The bag does not look like any other bag you've ever seen - if it looks "sort of" like a bag you've seen but something is "off" - be careful!

4. Photos: Beware of blurry photos.- this does not necessarily mean the bag is fake, but if you see photos such as these, contact the seller and ask if they can send you a cleaner, sharper photo of the item.

5. Authenticity: Take note if there is absolutely no mention that the bag is authentic! If so, ask the seller to verify that they are offering an authentic product. If they fail to respond to your request, this may be a sign that they don't want to incriminate themselves. But be careful! Just because the seller claims it's authentic does not mean that it is. Here at Angel's we offer a 100% Authenticity Guarantee on all COACH products on our site. In fact, more than 90% of all of our products come directly from a COACH store or Outlet. check us out at http://www.AngelsDistinctiveDiscountDesignerHandbags.com

6. Credo Patch: Most COACH bags have a "serial number" stamped on the inside, on a square patch of leather sewn into the lining. Some of the smaller purses (the "clutch," the "swingpack" and the "mini") do not have a serial number. The serial number typically consists of a series of numbers or a number-and-letter combination. The last 4-5 digits of the serial number indicate the style number of the bag. Please be careful, though, as some fake COACH bags also have a serial number - so just because the bag has a serial number does NOT mean the it is authentic.

If the patch is not stamped - in other words, embossed into the leather - but is simply printed in ink - beware! The only bags I've seen with the credo patch printed in ink are the newer lines, like the Legacy, where the credo is lettered in gold-colored ink - and even then, it is still stamped into the leather before it's lettered over in gold.

The best advice I can offer you is to do some due deligence, find and establish a relationship with a reputable supplier of Authentic COACH products, and buy only from them. You will be doing yourself, your friends and your customers the biggest favor, and saving yourself the headaches and hassels of buying fake COACH products.

COACH-THE WORLD'S LEADER IN DESIGNER HANDBAGS, WALLETS & ACCESSORIES!

DID YOU KNOW?

Coach handbags are now the most popular designer handbags on the market today. Coach Inc. sells $2.6 billion in handbags, wallets and accessories every year. They now have the largest segment of the handbag market, greatly exceeding any of their designer competitors. And there's very good reason why Coach is doing so well at dominating the designer handbag market.

Coach handbags, wallets and accessories are made from the highest quality leather and are manufactured by highly skilled workers that take pride in the products they make. Coach takes no shortcuts in the manufacturing process nor accepts any materials that do not meet their standards, which are very high. Coach only accepts 10% of the leather from most of their suppliers. The leather is painstakingly softened for days in large drums. There's no rushing the process. The leather has to be perfect in texture, color and softness.

Additionally, there are no seconds when it comes to making the finest handbags and purses in the world. Coach normally double stitches areas which need strength using a superior grade of spun cotton. It's stronger than most stitching.

Coach takes great pride in their products and backs every Coach handbag with a lifetime warrantee. If you buy a genuine Coach handbag and it gets damaged in any way, just send it back to Coach with $20 for shipping. Coach will repair the item, or if it is not repairable send a brand new Coach handbag to you or offer a huge discount on your next purchase. So how is that for great service?

Coach Inc. has been designing and manufacturing gorgeous and stylish handbags, wallets and accessories for over 60 years. Coach began as a 6 person family owned business and has exploded into a multi-billion dollar business. Coach manufactures their handbags the same way they did when they had 6 employees, one at a time and mostly by hand.

Every Coach handbag and wallet is thoroughly inspected before it is sent off to a retail store. Coach maintains its headquarters in New York. Coach manufactures quality handbags, wallets and accessories that are unmatched by any other designer and continues to design handbags that are both stunning, functional and cost effective!

Coach Handbags Limited Editions

What’s even more special than Coach handbags? How about Coach handbags Limited Editions? Each season, the makers of find handbags at Coach create a handful of styles that are only available to a select few. Unlike the handbags in their usual lines, these Limited Editions will last only as long as the current stock holds out. Each of the Limited Edition Coach handbags styles carry the additional cachet of becoming a potential collector’s item. If you’re someone who values distinction and quality, one of these luscious and luxurious Limited Edition handbags may be for you.

Kristin Limited Edition Totes

Take the classically simple Kristin Tote, with double handles and roomy interior, and add luxe details and materials, and you’ve got one of about a dozen different Limited Edition totes in the Kristin line. Highlights of the collection include Python Embossed Leather – both allover and as a flap pocket – Elevated leather, and rich, saturated web-only colors like Navy and Turquoise.

Other Kristin Limited Edition Coach handbags include sleek cross-body styles in python and elevated leather, some with sequined flaps and some with metal chain straps, and business-like satchels with notes of pure luxury. The star of the collection, though, as far as we’re concerned, is the elegant and classy little Kristin Small Flap bag, a petite bag with a sleek silhouette that accents any outfit you choose to carry it with. It transitions beautifully from day to evening, and expands to let you carry more with an innovative bottom zipper that opens extra space in the bottom.

Madison Marielle Drawstring Bags

Elegant and casual at the same time, the Madison Marielle Drawstring bags are absolute must-haves for any woman who needs a casual bag that holds a lot. The slouchy silhouette is a favorite with fashion editors everywhere, thanks to its relaxed drape and modern aesthetic. It features zippered side pockets for easy access to necessities, and both handles and a convertible shoulder strap. Limited Edition models offer such lush details as specialty leather, embossed python, fabulously chunky chains in place of a shoulder strap and laser cut op art to add design flair.

Audrey Crossbody Sling

The Audrey line features a kicky new look in this crossbody sling punctuated with laser cut op art that features the classic Coach handbags C. The sophisticated silhouette is elegant and easy to wear, with the extra-long, adjustable strap that can be slung over the shoulder or worn across the body to free up your hands. Look for it in delicious colors like silver, coral, black and brass.

If you’re looking for the best value and quality in women’s handbags, Coach handbags in Limited Editions are the absolute ultimate in both.

Essential Coach Handbags for Daytime

Coach handbags are an ever-popular choice in women’s handbags, and with excellent reason. The company makes quality and style their hallmark. When a woman opts to buy a handbag, purse or wallet from Coach handbags, she is making a statement and an investment all at once. The classic styling of a Coach purse remains in style year after year after year, and the quality materials and construction guarantee that the bag will last as long as it’s in style.

Of course, any woman can tell you that a single handbag isn’t right for every occasion. That’s why Coach recently released its list of the six essential Coach handbags styles that every woman should have in her purse wardrobe. Each of these styles is available in nearly every Coach collection, and they run the gamut from casual everyday bags to glitzy, glittery evening clutches. The daytime styles include these four fabulous Coach styles for daytime wear.

The Hobo

The Hobo is a comfortable, soft-sided style that gives you the convenience of a convertible strap. It easily switches from handles to a shoulder strap so that you make the choice. Its understated styling is perfect for everyday casual wear and goes from work to weekends without a missed beat. It’s available in classic leather styles as well as in all of Coach’s Signature fabric collections. If you only have one Coach bag, the Hobo is the one to own.

The Crossbody

The chic style of the Crossbody is the perfect bag for going out after hours. The smaller size is just right for carrying the essentials – Gucci wallet, lipstick, some change and the few other items you absolutely need. Crossbody styles feature a longer strap that leaves your hands free without weighing you down on one side like a traditional shoulder bag. The classic leathers and high fashion fabrics make a definite statement without taking over your own signature look.

The Satchel

Coach Satchels feature classic styling with buttoned-down good looks. The rounded bottom, slouchy silhouette and carrying straps are designed to fit your body naturally, making it easy to carry the essentials of your business day. Coach satchels are perfect for business women on the go and just the right size to carry all the essentials you need to get you through the day – stylishly and sensibly.

The Tote

CoachTote bags are for the woman who needs a little more room but still wants the elegant polish that goes with carrying a stylish, well-made handbag. The Tote style has a place for everything and is designed to keep everything in its place. If you need to stash your netbook or ereader, tuck in a calculator, carry a handful of pens and a sketchbook and like to keep a quick-change t-shirt on hand for day to evening wear, Coach’s Tote style is definitely the bag you want.

Top Poppy Coach Handbags for Spring

You know it’s spring when Coach handbags releases their new spring line. For decades, the Coach name has stood for high quality leather goods, especially women’s purses and handbags. Since 1941, Coach has been making handbags using the best quality materials and the most skilled craftsman. And while the company makes a point of being trendy and fashion-forward, their bags become instant classics that never go out of style. In fact, many of the original Coach handbags have been handed down from one generation to the next, and are still being carried by women today. Even so, when the new spring line comes out each year, women line up to fall in love with the latest and newest styles.

The Spring Coach Poppy 2011 line features bright prints and patchwork styles in delicious citrus sherbet pastels. The look is fresh and young without being juvenile—the ideal handbag for the young on the go and the young at heart.

Several handbag styles come in the Coach Poppy Dream C print.  A spirited confection of lime, raspberry and orange sherbet Cs printed on white canvas. The Boho bag is classic, a gracefully pleated style that’s roomy and elegant at once. The nifty strap design conveniently converts from long to short instantly, making it exceptionally versatile. The outside pocket holds the items you need to access quickly, while the inside cell phone pocket keeps your phone handy without letting it phone home without permission.

The same snappy citrus colors enliven the Coach Poppy Dream C Glam Tote. Roomy enough to carry your netbook computer in style, it’s stylish enough to sling over your arm on any occasion. Like its Boho sister, the Glam Tote features an outside zip pocket and inside multifunction pockets and cell phone pocket.

The Coach Poppy line also features a brand new silhouette—the Large Highlight bag, which features a rounded top and plump, pleated body. Check it out in the Coach Hearts print on white canvas with metallic leather trim and a sprinkle of crystals to freshen it up. You can swap out the 6-inch handles for a 17 ½-inch strap when you want to swing it from your shoulder.

And speaking of swinging from your shoulder, for those times when you just want to carry the absolute essentials, the Swingpack Coach handbag is a slimmed down silhouette. It’s just the right size to carry your wallet and few essentials, and features a long shoulder strap for easy carrying. It’s available in a delightful denim blue, black and white patchwork design that’s young, fresh and absolutely distinctive, as are all Coach bags.

Angelina Jolie inks big deal with Louis Vuitton

Angelina Jolie just signed up to be the new face of  Louis Vuitton, in a slam-dunk deal worth nearly $10 million, according to E! Online.

The global ad campaign will reportedly be photographed by the legendary lens-woman Annie Liebowitz -a longtime photographer for the brand – which will appear in print-only form this summer.

The actress and UN Ambassador's stunningly good looks clearly have the ability to rake in cash. This is her second major luxury endorsement , the most recent was for St. John, which ended last year, and is said to be her most lucrative deal to date

Jolie also designs a jewelry line, Style of Jolie. Some other famous faces of Vuitton have included Madonna, Jennifer Lopez and Scarlett Johansson.
The 35-year-old beauty and mom of six is a fan of the French mega-label, and is frequently seen toting bags bearing the iconic monogram. Now that this big deal has been inked, I am willing to bet that we will see much more of the LV logo with Jolie, what to you think?





Photo: Bauer Griffen



The Many Types of Coach Handbags

The company that makes Coach Handbags started as a small family business in 1941. In the seven decades since, the little company has grown into one of the world’s best known and most respected handbag brands. Women don’t buy a Coach bag, they invest in one. The company offers a number of collections of purses and accessories, including Coach wallets and accessories. They range from classic and high fashion to the young, fresh Coach Poppy line.

Each season, Coach releases new styles and retires some older ones, but the company does maintain many of the classic purses that never go out of style. From clutch purses to hobo bags and from patent leather to canvas, there’s literally a Coach bag for every taste. The most popular styles come in many materials and colors, and are frequently updated with fresh updates to keep them in tune with today’s woman. The most popular styles include:

Totes

The quintessential big, fashionable bag for the woman on the go, the Coach Tote silhouette is roomy, vaguely rectangular and features double handles for carrying. It’s a fashionable choice for a busy woman because it’s big enough to carry all the essentials, polished enough to make a clear style statement.

Shoulder Bags

Popularized in the 1960s and 1970s when women needed their hands free, shoulder bags come in a variety of silhouettes. They have one thing in common—long straps designed to be worn over the shoulder. The styles range from hobo bags to the newest silhouette, the highlight bag. The funky shape is modern and fresh, wider at the bottom than the top, with a rounded top edge and convertible strap and handles.

Wristlet

Sometimes you don’t want to carry much with you. The wristlet style is a classic clutch purse that fits just enough for a night on the town.  It holds your driver’s license, a credit card, lipstick and some cash, all wrapped up in dozens of different styles and colors. Most feature a strap that slides over your wrist, but many women tuck a wristlet inside a matching larger purse. It’s the ideal solution to today’s grab-and-go lifestyle.  You can grab your wristlet and lock your purse in the car when you’re heading in from the office to a night of dancing.

These days, there’s more to the Coach name than just Coach Handbags. Check out the full selection of bags, purses, wallets and fun accessories online.