How To Spot Fake Chanel Classic Bags (Jumbo)

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Last Updated on August 10, 2022 by Ch David

Wondering how to spot fake Chanel Classic Flap bags? Then you are in the right place because we have prepared this article with the best spots you have to analyze in order to learn how to spot fake Chanel Jumbo bags.

In this guide, we will link real vs fake Chanel Jumbo Flap bag images in order for you to understand what we mean whenever we will point out the flaws in the fake Chanel Jumbo Flap bag.

In case you are wondering, in this fake vs real Chanel Jumo bag guide, we are going to simply refer to this bag as “Chanel Classic Flap”.

Below the fake vs real Chanel Jumbo bag images, we are going to explain the flaws on the fake Chanel Classic Flap bag, and so, you can easily compare any Chanel Jumbo bag to our real vs fake Chanel Jumbo bag images.

Hey, want to learn more about our Chanel bags fake vs real guides? Clicking on the blue text will forward you to our archive of Chanel legit check guides.

How to spot fake Chanel Classic Flap

We consider that the best way to spot fake Chanel Classic Flap bags is to check the inner metal strap because, on the replica Chanel bags, it is always flawed.

Most of the time, the counterfeit Chanel Jumbo bags will have their leather looking obviously poorer in terms of quality than the leather used on the legit Chanel Classic Flap bags.

Step 1: Check the inner metal strap of your Chanel Classic Flap bag

As for the first step of the guide on how to spot fake Chanel Classic Flap bags, we are going to check the real vs fake Chanel Jumbo bags for the metal strap on the inner side of the bag because we consider it is the best sign of a fake Chanel Jumbo bag.

First of all, let’s have a quick look at the fake vs real Chanel Classic Flap image in order to easily see the flaws on the fake Chanel Jumbo bag.

chanel classic flap bag fake vs real guide

In the real vs fake Chanel Classic Flap bag image above, we have pointed out how the fake Chanel Jumbo bag has its letters look more defined and sharp than the letters on the authentic Chanel bag’s inner metal strap.

In fact, we have pointed out the “PARIS” text in the real vs fake Chanel Jumbo image above, and you can easily notice how the fake Chanel Jumbo bag has its letters looking sharper than the legit bag’s letters.

Besides, we have also pointed out how the fake Chanel Classic Flap’s inner “CHANEL” text appears to be placed too close to the blank empty space in the middle of the metal strap.

On the other hand, the legit Chanel Jumbo bag has its “CHANEL” text placed further away from the blank space in the middle of the strap.

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.

Step 2: Verify the pattern of the bag on the rear side

As for the second step of the guide on how to spot fake Chanel Classic Flap bags, we are going to check the real vs fake Chanel Classic Flap bags for the pattern on the rear side of the bags.

real vs fake chanel classic flap bag

In the fake vs real Chanel Classic Flap image above, we have pointed out how the fake Chanel Jumbo bag has its diamonds on the rear side of the bag looking different from the retail bag’s diamond shapes.

In fact, the fake Chanel Classic Flap bag has its diamonds on the rear side looking a bit wider than the ones on the legit Chanel bag.

Besides, we have also pointed out how the fake Chanel Classic Flap bag has its stitching looking less deeply stamped into the bag compared to the legit Chanel CF bag, which has its stitches more deeply stamped into the bag.

Step 3: Look at the shape of your Chanel Classic Flap bag

As for the third and the last step of the fake vs real Chanel Classic Flap bag legit check guide, we are going to move on the sides of the Chanel bag and analyze the shape.

how to spot a fake chanel classic flap bag

In the Chanel Classic Flap bag fake vs real image above, we have pointed out the fact that the fake bag appears to be wider and to have a less fat shape than the authentic Chanel bag.

This should be easily noticeable when the Chanel Jumbo Flap bag is empty, in order to be right whether a Chanel Classic Flap bag is real or fake.

So, before comparing this to this step, we recommend that you empty your Chanel bag.

Step 4: Analyze the interior lining of your Chanel Classic Flap bag

Moving back inside the real vs fake Chanel Classic Flap bags, we are going to check out the interior lining on the bags.

how to tell fake chanel classic flap bag

In the fake vs real Chanel Classic Flap image above, we have pointed out how the fake Chanel bag’s Chanel logo has its stitching outline looking longer than the stitches on the outline of the legit Chanel Jumbo Flap bag’s inner Chanel logo.

Besides, the fake Chanel bag appears to have its inner Chanel logo looking thicker and wider than the authentic Chanel Classic Flap bag’s logo on the interior side.

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.

Step 5: Verify the chains of your Chanel CF bag

As for the fifth and the last step of the guide on how to spot fake Chanel Classic Flap bags, we are going to see the real vs fake Chanel bags’ chains.

how to spot fake vs real chanel classic flap bags

In the real vs fake Chanel Classic Flap image above, we have pointed out how the fake Chanel Classic Flap bag appears to have its metal chains looking less shiny and nuanced than the authentic Chanel Classic Flap bag’s metal chains.

On the other hand, the authentic Chanel Classic Flap bag appears to have its metals looking a bit shinier than the fake bag’s chains.

Step 6: Fake vs real Chanel Jumbo bag CC exterior logo

Moving on to the sixth way how to spot fake Chanel Classic Flap bags, we are going to check out the real vs fake Chanel Classic Flap bag image in order to see how to verify the exterior CC logo.

fake chanel classic flap bag

In the real vs fake Chanel Jumbo bag image above, we have pointed out how the fake Chanel Jumbo bag has its CC logo looking too thick and too small when compared to the legit bag’s logo.

On the other hand, the genuine Chanel Jumbo bag has its CC logo looking bigger but also thinner than the fake bag’s logo.

With this being said for the CC logo of the fake vs real Chanel Jumbo bags, let’s move on to the next step of the guide on how to spot fake Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo bags.

Step 7: Real vs fake Chanel Jumbo Classic Flap bag bottom details

For the seventh step of the guide on how to spot fake Chanel Jumbo bags, we are going to verify the real vs fake Chanel Jumbo bags for the details on the bottom side. 

chanel classic flap bag legit check guide

In order to do that, we’ll have to flip the fake vs real Chanel Classic Flap bags upside down.

In the image containing the fake vs real Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo bags above, we have noticed how the fake bag has a wider look and a “fatter” shape than the one found on the legit bag.

In fact, the authentic Chanel Classic Flap bag appears to have a narrower shape on the bottom side when compared to the wide look of the fake bag.

Step 8: Inspect the dust bag of your Chanel Jumbo bag

Going to the eighth method on how to spot fake Chanel Jumbo bags, we will have to check out the real vs fake Chanel Jumbo bags for the dust bags.

how to authenticate chanel classic flap bags

In the image with the fake vs real Chanel Jumbo bags above, we have noticed how the fake dust bag has its lines all around the “CHANEL” text looking too thick and actually filled.

On the other hand, the authentic Chanel Classic Flap bag has its lines looking like they are scratched and sprayed, instead of being filled lines, like the fake bag’s lines on the dust bag.

Step 9: Look at the text on the box of your Chanel Jumbo Classic Flap bag

Proceeding to the ninth and the last method of the guide on how to spot fake Chanel Classic Flap bags, we will have to verify the real vs fake Chanel Classic Flap bags for the text on the box.

authenticity check chanel classic flap bag

In the image with the fake vs real Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo bags above, we have pointed out how the box of the fake Chanel bag has its “CHANEL” text looking too thin, wide and with too much space between its letters.

Talking about the authentic Chanel bag, we have noticed how it has its box’s text looks thicker, boxier (less wide) and with the same amount of space between its letters, which is lower than the amount of space between the fake bag’s letters.

How can I spot fake Chanel Classic Flap bags in 60 seconds?

There are situations where you may be unable to go through each detailed step explained above when you need to authenticate your Chanel Classic Flap bag.

That is why we have compiled this quick 60 seconds solution to authenticating your bag. Below are the top 9 indicators that can help you determine if you have a fake or original Chanel-manufactured Classic Flap bag.

  1. Check the inner metal strap of your Chanel Classic Flap bag. Mostly, the fake Chanel bags have their letters looking too sharp and placed too close to the gap in the middle of the strap
  2. Look at the pattern of the bag on the rear side of your Chanel bag. Most of the time, the fake Chanel Classic Flap bags appear to have their diamonds looking too wide, and the stitching on the rear side is less deeply stamped into the bag
  3. Verify the shape of your Chanel Classic Flap bag. Usually, the fake Chanel bags have their shape looking less wide than the authentic bag’s shape
  4. Check the interior lining of your Chanel Classic Flap bag. Mostly, the fake Chanel bags have their inner Chanel logo looking too wide and too big, and the outline stitching of the fake bags is usually thinner than the legit bags’ stitching
  5. Inspect the chains on your Chanel bag. Usually, the fake Chanel Classic Flap bags have their chains looking less shiny than the legit bag’s chains
  6. Check the exterior CC logo. Mostly, the fake Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo bags have their exterior CC logo looking too thick and small
  7. Make sure to verify the shape of the bag from the bottom side, because most of the time, the fake bags have their shape looks too wide
  8. Inspect the dust bag of your Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo bag. Most of the time, the fake bags have their lines all around the “CHANEL” text looking too thick when compared to the legit bag’s lines
  9. Remember to also have a look at the box of your bag, because the fake boxes usually have their “CHANEL” text improperly font-weighted, shaped and spaced between their letters

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That brings us to the end of our real vs fake Chanel Classic Flap bag legit check guide. We will continue to update this article as better and newer comparisons are put out.

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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.
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