Expert-made guides showing you how to tell if Valentino products are fake or real: bags, footwear, accessories, and clothes. Pick your guide and read how to authenticate Valentino!
3 quickest ways to spot fake Valentino
1. Buckle
Fake: The logo is too thin and shiny.
Authentic: Thicker “V” symbol — also less reflective of light.
2. Insole
Valentino Logo:
Fake: Thick “V,” thin circle.
Authentic: Thin “V,” thick circle.
“VALENTINO” Text:
Fake: Thin letters.
Authentic: Thick and defined letters, may appear slightly used/faded but still thicker.
“GARAVANI” Text:
Fake: Stretched out and thin.
Authentic: Boxy and thick.
3. Stitching
Toe Box Stitching:
Fake: The stitching appears too curved and sharply angled.
Authentic: The stitching is more linear and less angled.
Middle Side Stitching:
Fake: The stitching appears too curvy and less sharp.
Authentic: Stitching lines are sharper and more defined.
Waviness Below Lace Holes:
Fake: The area lacks the wavy texture and appears flat.
Authentic: There’s a wavy texture below the lace holes in the middle part of the shoe.
Left-side Stitching:
Fake: The stitching appears too sharp.
Authentic: The stitching is curvier.
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