Bottega Veneta: How To Spot Fake Bags

Last Updated on April 8, 2024 by Ch David

You’ve probably ended up here because you:

• Have a Bottega Veneta bag
• And you’re not sure if it’s authentic
• So you want to read how to check it
• Alternatively: You want an expert Bottega Veneta authentication

This guide suits all scenarios.

How to authenticate a Bottega Veneta bag

The #1 way to authenticate a Bottega Veneta bag is to look at the interior label. Fakes never replicate this properly.

1. Interior label

• Authentic: Thinner inscriptions.
• Fake: Thicker letters — they’re fit too deep into the leather.

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2. Exterior logo

For some Bottega Veneta bag models, you’ll see this exterior engraving as well.

When it appears, it’s important checking it.

• Authentic: Solid and thick letters.
• Fake: Text is too thin. Barely legible.

This time, the fake logo is fit too little deep into the fabric. It’s the little differences, like those above, that separate original quality from replicas.

3. Leather

• Authentic: Smoother leather — feels softer upon touching.
• Fake: Crispier, tougher leather.

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. Gap

For some models, the side has a “gap” as portrayed below.

• Authentic: Slimmer, less noticeable gap.
• Fake: The gap is too wide.

In this case, the fake bag’s leather seems thicker because of this gap.

5. Strap

• Authentic: Longer threads that look thinner than the fake.
• Fake: The stitching is too small and thick.

In general, fake bags tend to have a lower stitching density compared to real Bottega Veneta examples.

6. Stitching

Over here, we’re looking on the side of the bags.

• Authentic: Solid and perfectly visible stitches.
• Fake: Thinner, barely visible threads.

7. Zipper

• Authentic: Narrower, equilateral triangle.
• Fake: Wider triangle — looks flatter than it should.

8. Chain

• Authentic: Golden, shines properly.
• Fake: Duller shade, not reflecting any light — nor shining powerful enough.

Conclusion

That’s your go-to guide for spotting fake Bottega Veneta bags.

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Ch Daniel and Ch David