Text Thickness: The “Supreme” text on the authentic box logo is notably thicker.
Text Placement: Positioned accurately and adheres to the original design specifications.
Fake Supreme Shibuya T-shirt:
Text Thickness: Displays the “Supreme” text with an inappropriately thin font.
Text Placement: The text is notably placed too low, diverging from the authentic design.
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.
3. Box logo
1. Bullet Holes:
Authentic: Feature a lighter, and less saturated appearance.
Fake: Present an overly dark and saturated look.
2. Letter Spacing:
Authentic: Consistent and evenly spaced letters throughout.
Fake: Noticeable inconsistencies, specifically between the “r” and “e” and “m” and “e”.
3. Letter Form:
“m” –
Authentic: Exhibits a robust, thick construct.
Fake: Appears noticeably thinner in form.
“e” –
Authentic: Boasts a clean, balanced curvy leg.
Fake: Showcases a curvy leg that is too thick and slightly misshapen.
4. Back
The back reads: IX-MMXII (“September 2012” in Roman numerals).
Authentic: Displays well-balanced, proportionate text thickness.
Fake: Often shows overly thick text on the box logo.
Shortlist: How to verify your tee (on the go)
Examine the neck tag: Fake Supreme Shibuya bogos often have thinner text on the neck tag compared to authentic retail t-shirts.
Check the front lettering: Counterfeit Supreme Shibuya box logos may feature improperly shaped and weighted letters. Additionally, pay attention to the saturation of bullet holes on fake versions, which tend to appear too dark.
Verify the rear print: The printing on fake Shibuya box logo tees often appears thicker than on genuine items.
These indicators can help you determine if your Supreme Shibuya box logo tee is authentic or fake in just 60 seconds.
Expert authentication
If you require assistance in authenticating your Supreme Shibuya box logo tee:
Simply provide us with high-quality images of your Supreme Shibuya box logo tee.
We will promptly evaluate them.
Within 24 to 48 hours, you will receive the results of our authentication assessment…
Along with a detailed report explaining the basis for our determination of whether your item is genuine or counterfeit.
This concludes our guide on distinguishing between fake and authentic Supreme Shibuya box logo t-shirts.
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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.
