And one of the signature signs of a Chinese factory is the use of plastic to protect their products. Always check the cosmetic mirror that comes included with the handbag The mirror should be tied around the rear handle of the handbag, and it should have some hang to it.

There is nothing wrong with that, in fact it is actually very practical. Balenciaga is made primarily in Italy. Also, make sure that any of the extras that are accompanying the handbag are not wrapped in plastic or shrink wrap.

It should never be produced in China, however, that is exactly where most of the fakes floating around the earth come from. That being said, it is not something Italian factories that manufacture products for top designers will put on their products.

It is possible that some of the extra, namely the tassels, may indeed be wrapped in plastic. This mirror should never be wrapped in any kind of plastic of shrink wrap. What that means is, when an alleged authentic handbag has something wrapped in plastic, it is a solid clue that the bag, instead of originating in Italy, actually has a Chinese origin.Cosmetic mirror.

These would all be signs of a fake Balenciaga handbag, and generally and origination in China.