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

[Boots-N-Shoes]

Hello

After looking at the jigsaw stitching, dull, almost faded color, oxidized buttons, GG button engraving that appears to have been done by Helen Keller using a dull Exacto, and the lack of depth in the GG engraving, there is absolutely no doubt that your shirt is a fake.

Real Gucci shirts have precise stitching, vibrant colors, and machine milled buttons, leaving no doubt in the mind of the buyer that spending 4K on a Gucci shirt was the right thing to do.

Unfortunately, it has become rather difficult to identify whether an item is fake or authentic by simply looking for tells on the store and shirt tags because they know that is what authenticators look at first. They now copy the store tags from an authentic item so the numbers match. They are also very careful to center the font and to use the same format so as not to leave the tells authenticators have become accustomed to looking for. You almost have to have an authentic and fake shirt side by side to compare the two unless the craftsmanship is as poor as this one is.

I hope this helps, all the best to you.

 

[Phileas Fogg]

Hello

Can anyone tell me if these Ferragamo Venetian loafers are real or fake? I have seen similar loafers by Jimmy Choo but have never really known Ferragamo to make glittered men's bit loafers, any thoughts? I would love to hear your opinions.

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based on these pics, there’s not enough information on which to base an opinion.

 

[Boots-N-Shoes]

My apologies, I wasn't using my head when I posted those pics, I was thinking I was displaying them as though I wanted you to see how nice looking the shoe is, rather than authenticating them.

I am posting the proper pics now.

 

[Boots-N-Shoes]

Upon taking more pics and seeing the Gancici Bit up close I'm done second-guessing myself, there is no doubt these are fake Ferragamo Loafers.

 

[kbadgley84]

Hello

Can anyone tell me if these Ferragamo Venetian loafers are real or fake? I have seen similar loafers by Jimmy Choo but have never really known Ferragamo to make glittered men's bit loafers, any thoughts? I would love to hear your opinions.

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Fake

 

[superpotato]

Hi, can someone help me legit check this Rick Owens leather bomber jacket. It seems legit to me but the designer and season tag is stitched incorrectly. Much appreciated.

 

[CDStyle]

Is this a real Valentino tie?


(Also, how do you know if it's actually grenadine vs the faux grenadine?)

 

[Pulse]

I'm a little bit confused here. Judging by the font it should be RLPL, but the tag is blue. Am I missing something?

 

[McFly31415926]

Does anyone know if the ebay seller Qlux2014 sells authentic products?

 

[positivepeanut]

Loro Piana Storm System label on the inside of a puffer jacket. Any idea of authenticity?

 

[Phileas Fogg]

Loro Piana Storm System label on the inside of a puffer jacket. Any idea of authenticity?

Loro Piana SS fabric is used in many garments sold by various retailers under various labels. It’s not necessarily a Loro Piana jacket. More likely a jacket made with LP fabric.
The label looks authentic. But it’s not a Loro Piana jacket.

 

[My Main Man]

Is this a real Valentino tie?


(Also, how do you know if it's actually grenadine vs the faux grenadine?)

Valentino is real. It just looks like a textured weave from what I can see. Grenadine will be a slightly more open weave (not to be confused with a crunchy knit) with very specific weave patterns. Look at google images of grenadine ‘Garza grossa’ and ‘garza fina’. Zoom in and you’ll see what I mean.

I'm a little bit confused here. Judging by the font it should be RLPL, but the tag is blue. Am I missing something?

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If I remember correctly, that label is from a transition period before RLPL was a thing. I’m not 100% on this but I believe they were made by Corneliani as opposed to St. Andrews/Cantarelli/Caruso (RLPL makers). Corneliani also makes for the standard PRL Italy line but I’ve heard that the blue script label was made to a higher standard but that could be completely made up.

Again, I haven’t had any coffee yet and I might be completely misremembering literally everything I just typed but I’m pretty sure that’s the case.

 

[Pulse]

Valentino is real. It just looks like a textured weave from what I can see. Grenadine will be a slightly more open weave (not to be confused with a crunchy knit) with very specific weave patterns. Look at google images of grenadine ‘Garza grossa’ and ‘garza fina’. Zoom in and you’ll see what I mean.



If I remember correctly, that label is from a transition period before RLPL was a thing. I’m not 100% on this but I believe they were made by Corneliani as opposed to St. Andrews/Cantarelli/Caruso (RLPL makers). Corneliani also makes for the standard PRL Italy line but I’ve heard that the blue script label was made to a higher standard but that could be completely made up.

Again, I haven’t had any coffee yet and I might be completely misremembering literally everything I just typed but I’m pretty sure that’s the case.

Thank you for sharing this! So quality wise it is perhaps not as high standard as the regular RLPL but still very good.
I'm gonna give it a try then

 

[My Main Man]

Thank you for sharing this! So quality wise it is perhaps not as high standard as the regular RLPL but still very good.
I'm gonna give it a try then

Yeah it still should be an excellent piece. Just not RLPL nice.

 

[koolaidpapi_]

I recently purchased a pair of Issey Miyake Homme trousers and became very concerned if these were authentic or not. I personally feel that the tag with the pant style looks different from other pairs. Any help would be greatly appreciated.