Not sure how to tell if your Burberry bag is real?
This guide is your help. Our team of expert Burberry authenticators made this comparison to clear any concerns about your bag’s authenticity.
How to spot a fake Burberry bag
The most reliable way to spot a fake Burberry bag is to check the label inside the bag. If there are any extra threads, those suggest your bag is 100% fake.
1. Stitched label
Authentic: Every stitch is perfectly in its place.
Fake: Thread that’s not stitched into the bag. Also an extra thread on the right.
Too difficult? Let our team of expert Burberry authenticators take a look at your bag:
2. Engraved logo
Authentic: Thinner “MADE IN ITALY” print.
Fake: “MADE IN ITALY” is too thick.
3. Handler
Authentic: Longer stitches — less stitching density.
Fake: Shorter threads. Way too dense.
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. BT Hardware
This monogram logo stands for Thomas Burberry, the brand’s founder.
Authentic: Metal logo, however not very chrome.
Fake: The “BT” logo is too chrome and reflects way too much light.
5. Buckle
Authentic: Thin and easily legible “BURBERRY” text logo.
Fake: “BURBERRY” logo is too thick — very hard to read.
6. Wash tag
6.1. Front
Authentic: All the symbols are bigger and easier to read.
Fake: Smaller, boxier, and thicker “OUTER” print.
6.2. Back
Authentic: Thicker inscriptions.
Fake: Text is too thick.
7. Date code
Authentic: Thinner letters — fit less deep into the leather.
Fake: Thicker letters, as they’re fit too deep into the leather.
8. Chain
Authentic: Powerful shine of light reflected on the metal.
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About the Author
David is the co-founder and co-CEO of Legit Check By Ch. David's experience: 5+ years of creating educational content in the fashion industry. 6+ years of authenticating luxury items. Currently, David is the Head Editor of the LCBC Library, where 1,000,000+ words have been published, in free guides, for over 1,000 items.