Last Updated on June 2, 2024 by Ch David
You have a Prada bag
And you’re not sure if it is authentic
So you’re looking for a comparison guide
This article helps you verify any Prada bag for its authenticity.
How to tell FAKE Prada bags
The answer: The “PRADA MILANO” interior label easily tells if your Prada bag is fake.
Fakes are instantly revealed if they have various font-weights.
1. Label
Authentic: The letters are thicker than on the fake.Fake: The “PRADA MILAN”‘ inscription is too thin.
Is it too hard? Reach out to our expert Prada authenticators:2. Badge
Most bags feature a triangular badge stating “PRADA MILANO DAL 1913”.
Authentic: Thicker highlighted elementsFake: Text and stitching are way too thin.
3. Stitching
Models with a handler should have this patch which sustains the handler:
Authentic: Longer threads.Fake: Shorter stitches.
4. Logo
Authentic: Thinner text, as well as thicker and longer threads.Fake: Text is too thick, and stitching is too thin and short.
A quick mention:
The steps we’ve written so far are the BEST ways to authenticate this item The next few steps are still reliable methods… … but they apply to non-top-versions of replicas available for this item If in doubt, we recommend double-checking the steps we’ve explained above this line.
4. Zipper
Authentic: The text is thinnerFake: “PRADA MILANO” is too thick — it’s almost illegible.
5. Strap
Authentic: Thick and long threads.Fake: Thinner and shorter stitches.
6. Carbine
Authentic: The text looks thinner than on the fake carbine.Fake: “PRADA” is way too thick.
7. Dust bag
Authentic: All letters have the same font-weight.Fake: “PRADA” is too thick at the bottom of the second “A”.
Conclusion
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Thank you for reading this,
Ch Daniel and Ch David
