DIOR Puffer Jacket: How To Spot FAKES (Winter 2025)

Last Updated on January 7, 2025 by Ch David

In this guide, we’re talking about the Dior Puffer Jacket (Dior Oblique Down).

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How to tell if Dior jacket is real

You can tell if a Dior jacket is real by checking the long wash tag’s inscriptions. An authentic Dior jacket has the same thickness for all of its characters.

1. Wash tag

• Authentic:
  • Inscriptions use a thinner font weight.
• Fake:
  • Displays overly thick lettering in inscriptions.

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2. DIOR label

Find this on the interior side of your jacket.

• Authentic:
  • The “DIOR” text is thinner, wider, and larger.
• Fake:
  • Features “DIOR” text that is too thick and too narrow.

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

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3. Arm badge

• Authentic:
  • “DIOR” text has proper kerning, letters are thinner and more spaced out.
  • Rubber outline around the “DIOR” rectangle patch is thinner.
• Fake:
  • “DIOR” text is too thick and letters are too close to each other due to incorrect kerning.
  • Rubber outline of the “DIOR” rectangle patch is notably thicker.

4. Zipper

• Authentic:
  • “DIOR” text on the metal zipper is thicker and slightly larger.
  • Text is closer to the left and right edges of the metal zipper.
• Fake:
  • “DIOR” text appears too thin and slightly smaller.
  • Positioned a tad further from the edges of the metal zipper.

5. Collar

• Authentic:
  • The collar appears solid and notably tall.
• Fake:
  • Collar exhibits a softer, smaller, and shorter appearance.
  • Lacks adequate puff, making the jacket appear too slim.

6. Buttons

• Authentic:
  • “CD” inscription on the exterior button is finely and subtly engraved, appearing thinner and not too deeply set into the metal.
• Fake:
  • Exhibits a “CD” text that is engraved too deeply and thickly into the metal part, showcasing a noticeable contrast to the authentic’s delicate detailing.

7. Puffiness

• Authentic:
  • The material appears more defined, thicker, puffier, and chunkier…
  • Fulfilling the intended aesthetic and function of a puffer jacket.
• Fake:
  • The material looks too thin and insufficiently puffy…
  • Compromising the quintessential appearance and functionality of a genuine puffer jacket.

8. Oblique

• Authentic:
  • The “Dior” oblique monogram is thicker and more defined, maintaining the brand’s characteristic quality and clarity in design.
• Fake:
  • The “Dior” text appears somewhat too thin, lacking the distinctive robustness and definition observed in the authentic item.

9. Spelling

Let’s look at another set of buttons:

• Authentic:
  • The inscription accurately spells “DIOR,” reflecting the brand’s attention to detail and quality control.
• Fake:
  • The jacket mistakenly has the inscription as “DIRO,” indicating a clear and blatant flaw, demonstrating a lack of quality control or attention to detail typical of counterfeit items.

Shortlist: Check if you have a fake Dior jacket

To simplify the process, here’s a quick shortcut to help you spot fake Dior puffer jackets:

1. Check the wash tags; fake ones often have text that’s too thin or too thick.
2. Inspect the interior grey label for improper font-weighting.
3. Examine the “DIOR” badge on the arm; replicas often have thicker text and outlines.
4. Verify the text on the jacket zipper; fakes may have thin and small text.
5. Authenticate the collar shape; replicas tend to be thin and less puffy.
6. Analyze the “CD” inscription on the buttons; fake ones may have improper font-weighting.
7. Examine the jacket’s puffiness; fakes are often thinner and less puffy.
8. Look closely at the “Dior” oblique monogram print; replicas may have thinner text.
9. Check the buttons for any misspelling; some fake jackets have misspelled “DIOR” as “DIRO”.

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• Simply provide us with high-quality pictures of your jacket.
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With this, we conclude our guide on how to identify fake Dior puffer jackets.

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Ch Daniel and Ch David