How to Recognize a Fake Ralph Lauren

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Ralph Lauren is a popular designer company that sells bags and clothing. Unfortunately, given the brand's popularity, counterfeit Ralph Lauren products are common. If you're worried you may have purchased a fake Ralph Lauren, examine small details like the stitching and logos. If you do have a fake product, contact the Ralph Lauren company to report the issue.

Signs of a Fake Ralph Lauren Polo

Check the polo's collar label for spelling errors, different fonts and sizes, and uneven spacing. Look for jagged and uneven stitching along the seams and hems. Examine the logo for crooked stitching, odd placement, and lack of definition.

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Spotting Fake Clothing

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  1. Ralph Lauren shirts often contain a small stitched on graphic of a polo player riding a horse. On a fake Ralph Lauren, the mallet the rider holds will be more circular than rectangular. The tail will be difficult to see and the horse's right back leg will be bent. On a genuine product, the horse's tail is clearly visible and the right back leg is straight. You should also be able to clearly see the outline of the rider's leg. On replicas, the leg often lacks definition. [1]
    • As differences can be very subtle, it helps to look up an image of the actual logo for comparison. You may also want to use something like a magnifying glass to get a very close look at the Ralph Lauren logo on your product.
  2. Turn your t-shirt inside out and examine the stitching on the bottom. A genuine Ralph Lauren should have one thin line of even stitching running along the bottom of the shirt. No stitching, or jagged and uneven stitching, indicates your product is fake. [2]
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  3. All Ralph Lauren products have labels under the collar indicating the size. The main collar label contains the Ralph Lauren logo and, to the right, a small tag is sticking out with the size written on it. If there is not a separate size label, the product is likely fake. The font should also be easily legible without misspellings. In addition to this, stitching along the collar should be the same color as the shirt. [3]
    • High quality replicas can be extremely similar to authentic size labels, so look at a picture of a genuine size label online to compare it to your shirt's label. Even small changes in the font, including changes in spacing, can indicate a fake.
  4. Buttons are secured with a neat pearl and cross stitch with thread that matches the color of the shirt. A different type of stitch, mismatched thread, or loose threads indicate a fake. [4]
  5. Lay your shirt down a flat surface. The back hemline should be slightly longer than the front hemline. Hemlines of equal length, or a front hemline that's longer than the back, indicate a fake product. [5]
  6. There should be a care label somewhere near the bottom of the shirt, which contains a trademark R and neat, evenly spaced copy. Illegible copy, or the absence of an "R," usually mean the product is fake. [6]
    • As with other aspects of fake products, differences can be very subtle. It can help to look up a picture of a genuine Ralph Lauren label online to compare and contrast.
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Identifying Fake Bags

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  1. Ralph Lauren is an expensive, high-end product. Stitching anywhere on the bag should be extremely neat and the same types of stitches should be used throughout the bag, including inside the pockets and on the underside of the bag. Inconsistent stitching and loose threads are signs of a fake product. [7]
  2. Fake purses will have a stiff feel, indicating they're made from cheaper materials than authentic products. Color may be inconsistent throughout the bag, appearing darker or lighter in certain areas. Also, designer purses do not have lining while fake purses do. [8]
  3. The label should be stitched in. Hang tags are an obvious sign of a fake product. Fake labels often have misspellings, illegible font, and have sloppy stitching with loose threads. [9]
    • In higher quality counterfeit products, differences may be extremely subtle. Look up a photo of a genuine Ralph Lauren label online and compare and contrast this to your bag's label.
  4. Sometimes, small details are the only way to spot a fake product. The handles of your bag should be the same length, the logo should not be crooked, and zippers and buttons should be firmly attached and work properly. [10]
    • Designer products tend to be very high quality. It is unlikely that a designer bag would have any obvious flaws and imperfections.
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Reporting a Fake Item

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  1. Ralph Lauren is invested in cracking down on counterfeits. If you have a counterfeit product, report the issue by contacting Ralph Lauren by phone at 888-475-7674 or e-mailing them at RLcounterfeits@ralphlauren.com. Let them know you think you accidentally purchased a fake product and include the details of where you bought the product. [11]
  2. If you bought a product from a local supplier, report the issue to the local authorities. If a business in your area is selling counterfeit products, the local police may want to investigate the matter themselves. The police may also be able to get you a refund for a counterfeit product.
  3. If you purchase products directly from Ralph Lauren stores or their website, this is a surefire way to get a genuine product. You can also purchase products at popular department stores that have a known relationship with the Ralph Lauren brand.
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    Make sure the stitching matches the color of the shirt. Observe the logo carefully and compare it to a true logo image.
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    I purchased a Ralph Lauren Polo hoodie from DXL, and the logo is on my right-hand side. Aren't the logos suppose to be on the left?
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      1. ↑ https://samtalksstyle.com/2019/05/29/is-your-polo-ralph-lauren-garment-authentic/
      2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT12ZpNGNf0
      3. ↑ https://samtalksstyle.com/2019/05/29/is-your-polo-ralph-lauren-garment-authentic/
      4. ↑ https://samtalksstyle.com/2019/05/29/is-your-polo-ralph-lauren-garment-authentic/
      5. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsXN8s1-nJE
      6. ↑ https://samtalksstyle.com/2019/05/29/is-your-polo-ralph-lauren-garment-authentic/
      7. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-07fx9vAQg8
      8. ↑ https://www.leaf.tv/articles/how-do-i-tell-a-fake-longchamp/
      9. ↑ https://www.leaf.tv/articles/how-do-i-tell-a-fake-longchamp/
      1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-07fx9vAQg8
      2. ↑ https://www.ralphlauren.com/protecting-our-brands/cs-faqs-counterfeit-product.html?fdid=cs-faqs

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      To recognize a fake Ralph Lauren bag, check for sloppy stitching, especially around the pockets and on the underside of the bag, since inconsistent stitching and lose threads are signs of a fake product. In addition to the stitching, examine the material closely since fakes will have a stiff feel because they’re made from cheaper materials. You might also notice that the color is inconsistent or has some darker or lighter spots. Another way to spot a fake bag is to note any inaccuracies with the label, which should be stitched in, spelled correctly in a legible font, and have neat stitching around it. To learn how to spot fake Ralph Lauren clothes, keep reading!

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