FAKE designer handbags are on the rise! Buyer beware of LV, Chanel, Versace, D&G, and other handbags that look authentic, but are not the real thing. Obviously, the best way to know your handbag is REAL is to simply buy one in a designer's retail shop. For those who choose to go to eBay or other questionable vendors, take a look at this before you open your wallet: