The answer is: Check if the “SAINT LAURENT PARIS” engraving has the same thickness for all letters. Fake bags never have the right font-weight for their inscriptions.
1. Interior label
Authentic: The authentic text is thicker
Fake: “SAINT LAURENT PARIS” is too thin.
Also, see how the fake “MADE IN ITALY” print is too tall compared to the real one.
Authentic bags must be flawless. YSL is one of the top brands in the luxury industry.
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2. Handler
Authentic: Rich stitching density.
Fake: Thinner, longer, and less dense stitches.
3. SLP Engraving
You’ll find this on the other side of the label we’ve just looked at.
Authentic: Thinner print and stitching.
Fake: Text and stitching are too thick.
4. YSL Initials
This is the YSL metal logo outside the bag.
Authentic: Thicket letters which come out of the bag.
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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.