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Fake or Real (Authentic, Genuine, etc.) -- Official Authentication Thread

kbadgley84

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Gucci vintage anyone? I bought this jacket shipped from Milano, he says it's from the 90's, and has no tags inside, it fits really nice and boxy but what do you think? is it authentic?
Legit. I don’t know about 90’s tho I’m pretty sure it’d from early 2000’s or possibly a little later
 

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Legit. I don’t know about 90’s tho I’m pretty sure it’d from early 2000’s or possibly a little later
Thank you very much, I'll sell a pair of similar denim jackets since this one has a much better, subtly oversized fit ❤️
 

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Can someone help to check this Brioni 180s suit? And how old is this? Many thx
 

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Can someone help to check this Brioni 180s suit? And how old is this? Many thx

the labels look right as does the lining. As for age, judging by the gorge, I’d say probably between 15-20 years.

There’s a lot of puckering going on and I wonder if the suit has had an unfoavroable history.
 

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the labels look right as does the lining. As for age, judging by the gorge, I’d say probably between 15-20 years.

There’s a lot of puckering going on and I wonder if the suit has had an unfoavroable history.
Thanks for the reply. Could you elaborate on the gorge? Because some told me based on the washing tag, it is about 8 to 10 years from now. And the seller claimed it is never worn just not kept well
 

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Thanks for the reply. Could you elaborate on the gorge? Because some told me based on the washing tag, it is about 8 to 10 years from now. And the seller claimed it is never worn just not kept well
Gorge: Where the lapel meets the collar.
Just offering my opinion.
 

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Thanks for the reply. Could you elaborate on the gorge? Because some told me based on the washing tag, it is about 8 to 10 years from now. And the seller claimed it is never worn just not kept well

Echoing the above, it’s real, and maybe 8-15 years old.
 

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Can some one help check out this Kiton? Is this look authentic? And it looks quite old but with tag.
 

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A picture of the button holes will help determine authenticity.
 

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Stumbled on this forum as it seems it is the only place on the internet that know about Jacob Cohen jeans. I found a pair at a thriftstore some time ago. I believe they are ladies (so am I, and deep apologies if this forum is mens only). They say J711 but there are no pictures to be found anywhere. I see some with similar tags, but am starting to get suspicious. I should have known it was too good to be true (also have a pair of Dsquared2 I have started to doubt). Anyway I can post pictures, if it is allowed as a first post. I suspect fashionexperts here will be able to tell by glance. K.
 
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Alleged Thom Browne, new with tags. What you y'all think?
 

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Stumbled on this forum as it seems it is the only place on the internet that know about Jacob Cohen jeans. I found a pair at a thriftstore some time ago. I believe they are ladies (so am I, and deep apologies if this forum is mens only). They say J711 but there are no pictures to be found anywhere. I see some with similar tags, but am starting to get suspicious. I should have known it was too good to be true (also have a pair of Dsquared2 I have started to doubt). Anyway I can post pictures, if it is allowed as a first post. I suspect fashionexperts here will be able to tell by glance. K.

Yes, post pictures, that is the only way you'll be able to get a response. I won't be able to give you an answer but perhaps others will.
 

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Hi all,

New poster here. Lurked a bit.

Wanted to inquire as to the authenticity of this Brunello Cucinelli sweater sold by VirtualClothesHorse (eBay user and has own webstore).

I know Brunello Cucinelli did this sweater design in F/W 2016. I've been on the hunt for it in the burgundy variant but this was all I could find.

I am happy I've finally found a version of it but do not want to end up with a fake.

Thank you!
 

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Hello,

I am hoping for some advice on the green jumper.

I bought it from BrandAlley (just trying them out) and the one thing I notice is the label inside the neck is different to the t-shirt (which is definitely real).

Also, if you look at the difference in the logos on the cards, even the colour is slightly off.

The packaging looks fine; however, the stickers say 'made in Tunisia' but my understanding is that all Aquascutum is made in China now. I may be wrong.

I should say though that the quality of the jumper itself is very, very good.

What do you think? TIA.
 

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