Founded by Donna Karan, DKNY was born in 1986. The style focuses around urban living and chic comfort. DKNY collections are vast in range, covering anything from men’s clothing to a reputable kid’s catalog of designs. The DKNY handbag range is well respected and includes many unique and timeless designs. Mainly dedicated to the current trends and styles of New York, the DKNY city handbag is a popular purchase. Celebrities, as well as the everyday female often sport DKNY city handbag.

One of the most noticeable ranges came in the from the ‘Ready to Wear’ Fall collection of 2003. DKNY handbags came in the form of totes and bags that were designed to suit day-to-day living. The more recent 2006 collection included the new ‘Small E/W Hobo’ and large satchels and totes. The new collection fall in line with the ‘shabby chic’ look, whist maintaining quality and sophistication.

Worldwide, it is easy to buy DNKY handbags. Australia, America and Europe all have official stockists who have major retail stores. Online stores are also a great place to buy DKNY. From specialist merchants to online auction, it is relatively easy to pick up a bargain.

It is also easy to pick up imitations of DKNY. Replica handbags are widely found due to the passing off of the trademark DKNY logo. There have been concerns from sites such as EBay regarding the selling of fake products that are claimed to be genuine by the seller.

Fakes are quite easy to spot. Often the quality will be poor, including poor lining, weak stitching and zips that break. There are trading rules that apply to certified sellers, though these are rarely abided by in the form of sole traders and market sellers. The easiest way to avoid being sold a fake is to ask about the authenticity of the product. Check the quality of the handbag, both outside and the interior. If ion doubt at all then do not buy. Replica DKNY products are not guaranteed and cannot be repaired under warranty. Many people argue that it is better to invest extra money in a genuine product than to be stuck with a faulty fake.