How to Spot a Fake Gucci Belt

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Gucci belts can be quite expensive because they are such a desirable designer brand. Because of this, you want to make sure that the belt you are buying is an authentic one, rather than a fake. Most fake Gucci belts have small imperfections – whether it’s fraying materials, a missing serial number stamp, or less-than-perfect stitching. Check the packaging that the belt arrives in, and then look at the hand-crafted details to determine if your Gucci belt is fake or not.

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Investigating the Packaging

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  1. All authentic Gucci belts come in a gift bag. The bag should be a dark brown color with the double G logo (one backwards capital G facing another capital G) printed all over the surface of the bag, excluding the bottom of the bag’s interior. [1]
    • There should also be a dark brown string on top that can be tied to keep the product from falling out.
  2. All authentic Gucci belts should come in a dust bag. The bag should be dark in color and have the brand name “GUCCI” in yellow gold letters in the center of the bag. There should be a drawstring, with only one string, in the top right corner of the dust bag. [2]
    • There should also be a tag on the inside of the dust bag that says “Gucci Made in Italy.” If this is missing, your belt is probably fake.
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  3. If you ordered your Gucci belt from anywhere other than a Gucci store or retailer, you should ask for the original receipt as proof of purchase. This will help alleviate any worries you have about the authenticity of the belt.
    • A receipt for an authentic belt should have the Gucci name at the top, the address of a verifiable Gucci store or outlet (including contact information), and the description/price of the belt in question.
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Inspecting the Belt

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  1. The stitching on a Gucci belt should be literally perfect. Not nearly perfect – actually perfect. You are paying for the high quality that this designer brand is known for. Each stitch should be straight across (not slanted) and exactly the same size as every other stitch. [3]
    • If there are noticeable mistakes in the stitching, you should consider that it is probably a fake Gucci belt.
  2. Authentic Gucci belts are made with perfect craftsmanship. If you notice any fraying of the materials on the belt, it is almost certainly a fake. This is especially true if you buy a “new” Gucci belt and it arrives with some fraying. [4]
    • If you notice any imperfections in the materials, this is a sign that you probably have a fake belt on your hands.
  3. Fake Gucci belts often have clip on belt buckles, whereas authentic Gucci belt buckles are typically soldered onto the larger portion of the belt. None of the models of authentic Gucci belts include a button holding the belt buckle in place. [5]
    • Some models have screws on the back of the belt buckle, while others don’t. You’ll need to check the specifics of each model.
  4. Authentic Gucci belts have a stamp on the inside portion of the belt, whereas this feature will be missing on their fake counterparts. In some newer belts, the stamp is near the buckle, while some of the older belts stamp the belt toward the center, length-wise.
    • The stamp should say the brand name, “Made in Italy,” and include an identifying number. [6]
  5. An authentic Gucci serial number should be 19-21 digits long. Typically, the number should begin with “114” or “223.”
    • If your number begins with “1212,” it is definitely a fake. This is a common serial number given to fake Gucci belts.
    • The serial number is only an auxiliary measure to identify the Gucci belt's authenticity; every Gucci belt has a unique serial number, especially the last set of characters.
      • For example - the first 11 digits of the serial number " 400593 AP00T" indicate Gucci's brand-authorized supplier code for the specific style. The third set of characters," 90. 36," indicates the SIZE length, 90 indicates the size in CM, the number 36 indicates the waist size in INCHES. The last set of characters represents the color; Gucci also uses 4 digits and 6 digits for the last set of serial codes for specific items.
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Checking Belt Specifics

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  1. For this belt, the beginning of the pattern should start with two Gs; it should not be cut off in the middle or begin at any other point in the pattern. There should be no screws in the hardware of the belt buckle. The background of the belt should be beige and the GG design should be blue or ebony. The inside of the belt should be black leather. [7]
    • For every two GG patterns, there should a hold for the belt buckle inside the second G.
  2. On this belt, the buckle is comprised of a regular G and an upside down G. The normal G has a matte finish, while the upside down G should have a metallic black finish. The inside of the belt should be a suede material. The “double G” logo should be perfectly printed over the entirety of the belt. [8]
    • This model should have screws on the back side of the belt buckle. Inspect the back of the belt buckle and see if there are noticeable screws.
  3. The size of the belt should be included in the serial number, and not imprinted anywhere else on the belt – fakes often have the size printed on the leather of the non-buckle end. The stitching should include the “double G” logo printed all over the entire belt. The inside of the belt is suede.
    • Authentic Gucci belts should not have a button holding the belt buckle in place. This is a clear sign of a fake.
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    Why does my bag only have 14 digits?
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    Gucci bags have 12 to 14 digits on the inside on the square tag. You can always check your serial number online to see if it's real.
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      1. ↑ http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-to-check-a-Gucci-Belts-authenticity-/10000000178650091/g.html
      2. ↑ http://stylecaster.com/fake-designer-bags/
      3. ↑ http://stylecaster.com/fake-designer-bags/
      4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVLvtXd26Jc
      5. ↑ http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-to-check-a-Gucci-Belts-authenticity-/10000000178650091/g.html
      6. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xF5wU4XH4w
      7. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wkjWkHBUSw
      8. ↑ http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-to-check-a-Gucci-Belts-authenticity-/10000000178650091/g.html

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      If you’re not sure how to spot a fake Gucci belt, start by looking for perfectly straight stitches all the way down the belt. If you see any irregular stitching or frayed stitches, the belt is most likely a fake. Next, check the hardware to ensure it’s soldered onto the larger portion of the belt. A clip-on buckle is a likely indication of a knockoff. If the belt is real, it should also include a Gucci stamp on the inside of the leather, with “Made in Italy” and an identifying number included in the stamp. To learn how to spot fake Gucci packaging, keep reading!

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