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A simple guide to authenticating Chanel handbags
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Chanel is a luxury fashion brand that is well known for their signature quilted purses and other chic handbags. Because Chanel bags are highly sought after, it’s common for other companies to make convincing dupes. Luckily, there are key differences that set real and fake Chanel bags apart, including their materials, stitching, and hardware. If you’re on the hunt for a Chanel bag, keep reading to learn how to tell real and fake purses apart!
Spotting a Fake vs Real Chanel Bag
- Real Chanel bags are made with high-quality leather, while fakes often have a noticeable plasticky look and smell.
- Authentic bags have small, straight stitches while fake bags can have large, uneven stitches.
- The quilted pattern is centered and even on real bags, but might be off-center and misaligned on fakes.
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- Some used Chanel bags might not come with an authenticity card, as they can get lost. Look for other things to determine if the bag is real, like its quality and stitching.Thanks
- Different Chanel bags have differing packaging, patterning, and hardware. Compare the bag you’re looking at with a picture of a real bag to help determine if it’s authentic or not.Thanks
- To avoid buying a fake Chanel bag, shop on Chanel’s website or go to a Chanel store. Or, look for used bags on reputable sites like The RealReal .Thanks
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