14 Ways To: Spot FAKE Designer Bags (With Pictures)

Last Updated on Июнь 2, 2024 by Ч Дэвид

Counterfeit designer bags have long been a part of the luxury industry, aiming to mimic the appearance of high-end products but often sacrificing quality and craftsmanship.

These imitations may look authentic at first glance, leading to consumer deception.

How To Spot A FAKE Designer Bag

You can spot a fake designer bag of any brand by looking at the text engraved inside the bag. Fakes are known to have deeper inscriptions and hanging threads, for stitched labels.

1. Interior label

See the real vs fake Louis Vuitton Metis bags below.

• Аутентичный:
  • Thinner stitches on the label.
• Подделка:
  • Thicker threads on the label.
  • Text lines too thick.
  • “® / LOUIS VUITTON / PARIS / made in” text deeply engraved.

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2. Handler

Compared below are the real vs fake Hemès Birkin bags.

• Аутентичный: Delicate and evenly spaced threads, reflecting high-quality craftsmanship.
• Подделка: Stitching is bulky and uneven, especially noticeable on the handles of the bag.

3. Hardware

Below is the Dior Lady bag.

• Аутентичный: Chains feature a nuanced gold shade.
• Подделка: Chains are too light and appear washed out.

4. Luggage tag

For this step, we’re comparing the Prada 2005 Re-Edition bag.

• Аутентичный: Text is appropriately thick.
• Подделка:
  • Text overall looks too thick.
  • “PRADA” on the Re-Edition bag is too thin.
  • “Re-Edition” text is thinner than the authentic version.
  • “2005” text is also noticeably thin.

5. Stitching

Below are the real vs replica Fendi Peekabo bags.

• Аутентичный: Stitching on the bag is thicker, larger, and more noticeable.
• Подделка: Stitching appears thinner and smaller.

6. Date code

Compared are the fake vs real Louis Vuitton Keepall.

• Аутентичный: Serial number is more opaque and clearly visible.
• Подделка:
  • Uses a different font for the number “1,” with a noticeably shorter stick.
  • Serial number visibility is poorer.

7. Zipper

Here are the fake vs real LV Alma bags.

• Аутентичный: “LV” inscriptions on zippers are thinner and less protruding.
• Подделка: “LV” inscriptions on zippers are thicker and protrude more.

8. Keychain

This picture comes from our Gucci Marmont bag guide.

• Аутентичный:
  • Registered trademark “®” symbol is thicker.
  • “G U C C I” text is thicker.
  • “Made in Italy” text is thicker with standard spacing between letters.
• Подделка:
  • “®” symbol appears too thin.
  • “G U C C I” text is thinner and uses a different font, especially noticeable in the “C” letters.
  • “Made in Italy” text is too thin with excessive spacing between letters.

9. Buckle

Picture is from the Céline Belt bag tutorial.

• Аутентичный:
  • Buckle has a subdued shine.
  • “CELINE” text on the buckle is of proper thickness and shape.
• Подделка:
  • Buckle is excessively shiny.
  • “CELINE” text on the buckle is noticeably thicker and boxier.

10. Shape

This step is based on the Off-White bags.

• Аутентичный: Bag has a straight and narrow appearance.
• Подделка: Bottom side of the bag appears wider, giving it a ‘fat’ look.

11. Metal logo

• Аутентичный: Chanel logo displays a subtle, refined shine.
• Подделка: Logo is excessively shiny.

12. Padlock

Locks in the pictures below come from the SLP/YSL Sac De Jour.

• Аутентичный: “SAINT LAURENT / PARIS” text is thicker and more defined.
• Подделка: “SAINT LAURENT / PARIS” text is too thin compared to the authentic version.

13. Carbines

Compared below is the Givenchy Antigona.

• Аутентичный: “GIVENCHY” printing on the carbines is clear and easily readable.
• Подделка: Text on the carbines is less defined and legible compared to the authentic bag.

14. Dust bag

Let’s look at the Gucci Soho bag.

• Authentic :Text has correct font style and proportions.
• Подделка: Text is stretched out and thin, using a different font.

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