Expert tips to differentiate a real brand bag from an imitation

In recent years, there has been a clearly significant proliferation of websites where you can find used luxury items. And sales have skyrocketed. But the reason is not only the lower price, but also that many of these online stores offer products that the brands released in limited or seasonal quantities and that right now it is impossible to buy in official stores. That bag with a specific print that was only sold for a month, or that model that could only be found in the Paris store... All this makes fashion and luxury lovers rush to get the coveted object. whatever (sometimes paying a price even much higher than what was sold new).

But while there are websites that are responsible for carefully reviewing these products and even issuing an authentication certificate to their buyers, there are others like eBay or Etsy where the sellers are simply individuals who want to get rid of something from their wardrobe.

For all this we are going to tell you tricks for a more detailed and exhaustive examination. This is what you have to pay attention to. Take note!

Look at the material of the object

This may be a first clear indication, since most luxury bags are made of genuine leather, so the touch, appearance and even the smell are most characteristic. This will be a little more difficult when we talk about wicker or fabric bags.

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Pay special attention to the seams

Uneven or crooked stitches can be another clear indicator of its authenticity, since the craftsmanship is especially careful in luxury homes, something you will not see in a copy.

For more specific help, we are going to tell you some tricks to differentiate some of the most purchased bags by users of second-hand websites, and at the same time the most imitated.

LOUIS VUITTON BAGS

The famous monogram fabric from the French house goes through a 100-stage production process, giving it a very distinctive look. Although an authentic Louis Vuitton bag usually has a shearling lining and a cowhide trim, the body of the classic monogram is always canvas and never leather. Fakes often replicate the look of leather and as a result have a grainy appearance.

The house of Louis Vuitton does not include serial numbers next to its pieces. However, pieces from the 1980s onwards have “hidden” date stamps. Date stamps are not meant to highlight authenticity but to provide information on where the piece was made and the date. Usually found on the inside of the bag, the numbers are usually engraved behind the Louis Vuitton stitching. The brand's newest pieces feature a microchip that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Only official stores can scan the bag to receive your information.

CHANEL BAGS

Chanel panels are iconic. Fakes typically contain fewer than eight stitches per panel, indicating a fake. The Maison's pieces are accompanied by an authenticity card. Each card has a six to eight digit serial number. In addition, on the back they include a plate with the name of the firm, which is secured with screws that can only be removed with a tool from the fashion house and not with a household screwdriver.