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How To Authenticate Real vs. Fake Designer Items

Detailed, model-specific guides written around what our authenticators actually check — date codes, stitching, hardware, and the small construction details counterfeiters still get wrong. Not sure after reading? Get a certain answer from a human expert.

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Celine Authentication Guides

Triomphe

Check the Triomphe hardware clasp, leather grain and interior stamp on a Celine bag before you buy — then confirm with a human expert.

Chanel Authentication Guides

Classic Flap

Check the CC turnlock, quilting symmetry, chain strap and authenticity card on a Chanel Classic Flap before you buy — then confirm with an expert.

Dior Authentication Guides

Lady Dior

Check the Cannage stitching, D.I.O.R. charms and interior serial tag on a Dior Lady Dior before you buy — then confirm with a human expert.

Saddle Bag

Check the Oblique print, saddle-shaped flap stitching and "CD" clasp on a Dior Saddle Bag before you buy — then confirm with an expert.

Goyard Authentication Guides

Saint Louis Tote

Check the hand-painted chevron, canvas texture and stitching on a Goyard Saint Louis Tote before you buy — then confirm with a human expert.

Gucci Authentication Guides

GG Marmont

Check the interlocking GG hardware, chevron quilting and interior serial stamp on a Gucci GG Marmont before you buy — then confirm with an expert.

Dionysus

Check the tiger-head closure, GG Supreme canvas print and interior stamp on a Gucci Dionysus before you buy — then confirm with an expert.

Hermès Authentication Guides

Birkin

Check the blind stamp, saddle stitching, hardware and leather on a Hermès Birkin before you buy — then get a certain answer from a human expert.

Kelly

Check the blind stamp, front strap lock, saddle stitching and base studs on a Hermès Kelly before you buy — then confirm with a human expert.

Louis Vuitton Authentication Guides

Speedy

Learn how to spot a fake Louis Vuitton Speedy — date codes, canvas alignment, hardware and stitching — then get a certain answer from a human expert.

Neverfull

Spot a fake Louis Vuitton Neverfull by checking the date code, side lacing, canvas alignment and interior stamp — then confirm with a real expert.

Sarah Wallet

Check the date code, snap closure, card slot stitching and interior stamp on a Louis Vuitton Sarah Wallet before you buy — then confirm with an expert.
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