Michael Kors Authentic handbag (see photos)

Michael Kors genuine handbag. Never used, unwanted gift. Was €450 as new. Size 34cm wide X 31cm deep. Button close. To recognize a genuine Michael Kors bag, focus on logo, hardware, stitching, materials, tags, and packaging. Authentic bags have a clean MK logo embossed or engraved into hardware with even spacing and a distinct curved “R.” External charms are polished, solid metal—not plastic. Hardware overall feels weighty and smooth, with mirror-like polish; zippers are brass-finish with long pulls engraved with the logo. Many genuine bags include flat protective feet on the bottom, while fakes often skip them. Stitching should be neat, even, and reinforced with double stitching or small triangles at stress points. On tote bags, straps attach above seams, not inside them. Materials are high quality—Saffiano, pebbled, or smooth calf leather with consistent texture, or canvas with perfectly aligned MK monogram. Cheap, plasticky textures or sloppy printing suggest counterfeit. Inside, linings are clean and well-stitched. Authentic tags are sewn, not glued, and display clear codes: a 12-digit style/serial plus a 4-digit date code (e.g. 0910 = Sept 2010), often with a two-letter factory prefix (e.g. CO, PH). Some tags have layered construction (grey base, white top). Misspellings or missing codes are red flags. Packaging usually includes a branded dust bag and authenticity card. Prices that seem far below retail are suspicious. In short, genuine Michael Kors bags combine precision details, quality craftsmanship, and sturdy materials, whereas counterfeits often reveal themselves through cheap hardware, sloppy stitching, inconsistent patterns, poor linings, or missing codes. When in doubt, compare your bag to official product photos or seek professional authentication.