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Synonymous with opulence and a huge marker of luxury, it is frequently spotted on the arms of celebrities and Satorialists worldwide. Although trends have wavered, the effect of Chanel's excellence has withstood the test of time and the demand for Chanel’s leather goods has increased.
The Art of Spotting Fake Chanel Bags Expert Chanel authenticators examine dozens of tiny details to determine whether a purse is a genuine Chanel bag or a fake. It takes a highly trained eye. But the most important things for you to look for when learning how to tell if a Chanel bag is real are:
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It will either look like a sticker on the inside lining of the handbag, or it might be sitting atop a small leather tag sewn into the bag’s interior.
Refined, plush and statement, it’s the coveted companion of many— beloved and recognised worldwide for its twisted chain feature and quilted profile.
Eight digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.
Recognizing real Chanel takes skill, like knowing its smell, feel, weight, and how vintage bags age over time. Keep scrolling to find Chanel serial number guide out the key features to distinguish between real vs fake Chanel.
If you love Chanel but do not have years of authentication experience, the following is a detailed guide on the science of authenticating Chanel handbags--something you can quickly refer to at home or when you're on the go.
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Genuine Chanel's classic bags feature either flat head screws or proprietary star-shaped screws in their lock mechanism, never Phillips-head screws.
An authentic Chanel bag will have matching serial numbers on both the bag and its authenticity card ; any discrepancy between these two is an indication of a fake bag.
Date codes: Introduced in the mid-1980s, date codes act as unique identifiers that can be used to authenticate Chanel items.
1984 Karl Lagerfeld redesigns the CC lock, creates the “Classic” flap bag with an interlocking CC turn lock and woven leather/chain straps.