(GUIDE) Chanel Classic Flap: Authentic or Dupe?

Last Updated on April 12, 2024 by Ch David

You might be here because:

• You were gifted a Chanel bag
• Or you already have one
• And you’re not sure of it’s authenticity

This free guide teaches yow to verify it.

How to spot a fake Chanel handbag

Spot fake Chanel bags by checking the inner metal strap, a common flaw in replicas. Genuine Chanel Jumbo bags boast superior leather quality compared to counterfeits.

1. Engraving

Find this inscription inside the bag:

1. As soon as you open the flap.
2. On the buckle.

• Authentic:
  • The letters on the inner metal strap are less defined and not overly sharp.
  • The “CHANEL” text is positioned at a proper distance from the central empty space of the strap.
• Fake:
  • Letters in “PARIS” appear sharper and more defined than those on the authentic bag.
  • The “CHANEL” text is too close to the central empty space on the strap.

Is it too hard? Reach out to our expert Chanel authenticators:

2. Back

• Authentic: Diamonds on the rear have a consistent shape with deep, neat stitching.
• Fake: Diamonds are wider with shallow, less defined stitching.

3. Shape

• Authentic: Has a more compact and full shape when empty.
• Fake: Appears wider and less full when empty.

4. Interior CC

• Authentic: Inner Chanel logo has a more compact and refined look with shorter stitching outline.
• Fake: Inner logo appears thicker, wider, and has longer stitches on the outline.

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.

Want to learn how to spot fake bags?

The blue text will get you to our archive of bag authentication guides.

5. Chainlinks

• Authentic: Chanel Classic Flap bag’s metal chains are shiny and nuanced.
• Fake: Metal chains appear duller and less nuanced.

6. Metal CC

• Authentic: The Chanel Jumbo bag’s CC logo is larger and thinner.
• Fake: CC logo appears smaller and thicker.

7. Bottom

• Authentic: The bottom of the Chanel Classic Flap bag has a narrower shape.
• Fake: The bag has a wider and “fatter” appearance at the bottom.

8. Dust bag

• Authentic: The dust bag lines around the “CHANEL” text appear scratched and sprayed, not filled in.
• Fake: The dust bag lines around the “CHANEL” text are too thick and filled in.

9. Box

• Authentic: The box’s “CHANEL” text is thicker, boxier (less wide), and has consistent, tight spacing between its letters.
• Fake: The box’s “CHANEL” text is too thin, too wide, and has too much space between its letters.

Shortlist: Verify Chanel bags on the go

1. Examine the inner metal logo for sharp letters and improper spacing on your Chanel Classic Flap bag.
2. Check the rear side pattern for wide diamonds and shallow stitching on fake Chanel.
3. Verify the bag’s shape; fakes tend to look narrower than authentic Chanel bags.
4. Inspect the interior lining for oversized Chanel logos and thinner outline stitching on counterfeit bags.
5. Examine the chains; fake Chanel bags often have less shiny chains.
6. Check the exterior CC logo; fakes may have thicker and smaller logos.
7. Verify the bag’s shape from the bottom; fake bags may appear too wide.
8. Inspect the dust bag for thick lines around the “CHANEL” text on fake bags.
9. Examine the box; fake boxes often have improperly weighted, shaped, and spaced “CHANEL” text.

For quick and easy authentication of your Chanel bag, we’ve summarized the top 9 indicators to distinguish between genuine and fake ones.

Don’t miss these key details when verifying your bag’s authenticity.

Expert Chanel Authenticators

If you need assistance authenticating your Chanel bag:

• Send us high-quality pictures of your bag.
• We’ll provide results within 24 to 48 hours, along with a detailed authenticity report.

This concludes our guide on how to spot fake Chanel bags. Thank you for stopping by!

Need our opinion on your item’s authenticity? It’s a service we provide.

Get a fully-detailed report for why you have a real or fake item. Takes less than 48 hours!

Alternatively, use our free resources: written guides and video tutorials.

Thank you for reading this,

Ch Daniel and Ch David