How do you tell the difference betweena real and fake Vera Bradley?

Question

How do you tell the difference betweena real and fake Vera Bradley?

Answer 1

Real Vera Bradley's have "Vera Bradley" written in very small text across the top of every single bag. You have to look hard, but it is there if its real. There are no fake vera's with this mark on them, and for the most part fake vera's don't even say Vera Bradley on the inside tag.

Answer 2

Look for it on the Vera Bradley Web site. If you can't find the design under Current or Retired patterns, then it's an absolute fake. Online auction sellers try to pass off knock offs as authentic, retired Vera Bradley bags all the time, so be sure to go straight to the official source. Examine the zipper pull. The official Vera Bradley scripted signature should appear on the pull. Even though the pull could be a fake itself, you know for sure if a bag is a knock off if there's no pull at all.  Turn and walk away if the bag is unusually well-priced. There is a reason Vera Bradley bags cost what they do—they are well made and women are crazy about them. If you see a bargain priced bag (with the exception of Vera Bradley clearance sales at official retailers), you can bet it's not real. Find the green Vera Bradley tag if the bag is brand new. It's usually attached with a green string and tucked inside a purse pocket. Compare the bag to one on the Vera Bradley Web site to be sure the pockets are the exact same. Knock offs have an out-of-place pocket, zipper or strap. Turn the bag over in your hands to really get a feel for the fabric. It should be soft like a real Vera Bradley. Some fakes have a scratchier feel to them. Also examine the stitching closely. Fakes often have wider, less durable stitching than the real deal.