YSL Niki Bag: The Definitive REAL vs FAKE Guide

Last Updated on April 13, 2024 by Ch David

This guide’s topic is the original vs fake YSL Niki bag.

You can authenticate any Niki with our expert-made guide. All colors, sizes, and year-of-release bags can be verified with us.

Comparison: Real vs Fake YSL Niki

To spot a fake YSL Niki bag, carefully examine the label on the interior side of the bag. Fakes typically have inscriptions with improper font-weight and spacing between letters.

1. Interior label

Authentic Yves Saint Laurent Niki Bag:

• Stitching: Features thinner and slimmer threads on the label.
• “SAINT LAURENT PARIS” Inscription: Stamped less deeply into the leather, with thinner and wider letters.
• “MADE IN ITALY” Text: Stamped less deeply into the leather, thicker font weight, and clear legibility.

Fake Yves Saint Laurent Niki Bag:

• Stitching: Displays thicker and more massive threads on the label.
• “SAINT LAURENT PARIS” Inscription: Stamped too deeply into the leather, with thicker and narrower letters.
• “MADE IN ITALY” Text: Stamped too deeply into the leather, with a thinner font weight and less legibility.

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2. Serial number

Flip the interior label to the back to reveal the serial number.

Authentic Yves Saint Laurent Niki Bag:

• Serial Number: Features a thicker font.
• “MADE IN ITALY” Text: Exhibits a thicker font, providing a bold appearance.

Fake Yves Saint Laurent Niki Bag:

• Serial Number: Displays a notably thinner font.
• “MADE IN ITALY” Text: Appears much thinner, lacking the boldness of the authentic text.

3. SLP engraving

On the other side of your bag’s interior is the “SAINT LAURENT PARIS” text.

We’ll also care for the stitching over there.

Authentic Yves Saint Laurent Niki Bag:

• “SAINT LAURENT PARIS” Inscription: Features thinner text, including the word “PARIS,” which is narrower.
• Stitching Line Below Inscription: Utilizes thinner and smaller stitching.

Fake Yves Saint Laurent Niki Bag:

• “SAINT LAURENT PARIS” Inscription: Displays slightly thicker text, with the word “PARIS” appearing wider.
• Stitching Line Below Inscription: Features notably thicker and larger stitching.

4. Strap

Authentic Yves Saint Laurent Niki Bag:

• “SAINT LAURENT PARIS” Inscription: Displays thinner text with appropriate letter spacing, ensuring correct kerning.

Fake Yves Saint Laurent Niki Bag:

• “SAINT LAURENT PARIS” Inscription: Appears thicker with inadequate spacing between characters, leading to incorrect kerning.

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.

5. Zipper

Authentic Yves Saint Laurent Niki Bag:

• “SAINT LAURENT” Brand Name: Displays thinner text, maintaining a more refined appearance.

Fake Yves Saint Laurent Niki Bag:

• “SAINT LAURENT” Brand Name: Appears thicker, lacking the refined look of the authentic text.

6. Handler

Authentic Yves Saint Laurent Niki Bag:

• Stitching on Handler: Features thinner threads that are uniformly angled in the same direction.

Fake Yves Saint Laurent Niki Bag:

• Stitching on Handler: Exhibits thicker threads that are inconsistently angled in multiple directions.

7. Buttons

Authentic Yves Saint Laurent Niki Bag:

• “SAINT LAURENT PARIS” Text on Bag: Features smaller and thinner text.
• Text Engraved on Buttons: Displays smaller and thinner text.

Fake Yves Saint Laurent Niki Bag:

• “SAINT LAURENT PARIS” Text on Bag: Appears larger and thicker.
• Text Engraved on Buttons: Exhibits larger and thicker text.

8. YSL Initials

Authentic Yves Saint Laurent Niki Bag:

• “YSL” Initials: Features letters with less curvy edges, appearing sharper and thicker.

Fake Yves Saint Laurent Niki Bag:

• “YSL” Initials: Exhibits letters with curvier edges, appearing thinner.

9. Dust bag

Authentic Yves Saint Laurent Niki Bag:

• “SAINT LAURENT” Text: Features thinner text with letters placed slightly further apart.

Fake Yves Saint Laurent Niki Bag:

• “SAINT LAURENT” Text: Exhibits thicker text with letters placed closely together.

Shortlist: How to check for authenticity

When quickly authenticating your YSL Niki bag, here are the top 9 indicators to look out for:

1. Interior Label: Check the label’s inscriptions and stitching for correct thickness.
2. Rear Side of Label: Examine the rear side of the label for appropriately sized text.
3. “SAINT LAURENT PARIS” Inscription: Ensure the text is not too thin on the inside of the bag.
4. Strap Text: Verify the thickness of the text on the strap.
5. Zipper Text: Check the “SAINT LAURENT” text on the zipper for correct thickness.
6. Handler Stitching: Examine the stitching on the bag’s handler for proper angles and thickness.
7. Buttons: Look at the buttons for accurately sized “SAINT LAURENT PARIS” text.
8. Front Metal Logo: Inspect the YSL metal logo for correct curves and thickness at the bottom of the letters.
9. Dust Bag: Check the dust bag for appropriate text thickness and spacing.

Always refer to authenticated sources for more detailed authentication.

Expert YSL Niki Authentication

If you require assistance with authenticating your YSL Niki bag:

• Feel free to send us high-quality photos of your bag.
• We will provide you with results and a detailed report within 24 to 48 hours.

This concludes our guide on authenticating the Yves Saint Laurent Niki bag.

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