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

[Phileas Fogg]

is it fake?

I don’t know. If you’re worried about fake or real, then buy from an authorized retailer. Otherwise get it if you like it and pass on it if you don’t.

 

[McFly31415926]

Can you tell me this margiela sneakers is original or fake?

They look real to me. But, to double check you could ask people on r/streetwear.

 

[Pulse]

Can you tell me this margiela sneakers is original or fake?

No sneaker expert here, but based on this youtube video, your pair is fake.

Few tells :
- on the outsole, 22 and numbers are off. Too big and too deep & clean
- on the inside, size is supposed to be on top of "made in Italy"
- on the insole, the "70's" is over the line
- on the inside, should be "42 168" without the "replica". Also font, size and no bold on the real one.

I highly suggest you not to buy them.

 

[McFly31415926]

No sneaker expert here, but based on this youtube video, your pair is fake.

Few tells :
- on the outsole, 22 and numbers are off. Too big and too deep & clean
- on the inside, size is supposed to be on top of "made in Italy"
- on the insole, the "70's" is over the line
- on the inside, should be "42 168" without the "replica". Also font, size and no bold on the real one.

I highly suggest you not to buy them.

Yeah, I think that you are correct. Also the bottom of the sole should be smooth (i.e., without any design).

 

[Langoliers]

Could someone please help me out with my pants? Sorry to bother.

 

[BlackHegel]

I am interested in buying this vintage burberry trenchcoat.
Can anyone tell whether it is a real piece or a fake?
Also around which time was this trenchcoat approximately produced?

 

[Phileas Fogg]

It looks legit from a distance. But then so too does a cross dresser.

close up pics of the tags and the details of the jacket (seams, flaps, buttons, etc) would be helpful.

 

[BlackHegel]

Thank you very much for the feedback so far. I will ask for more detailed pictures and then post them here.

 

[ValidusLA]

Same initial reactions as PF. The lining looks contiguous at the seams from a distance, which is a good sign.

Detail shots might help but older stuff is often harder to authenticate. Brands have gone though so many labels and trim over time.

 

[BlackHegel]

Here are some more detailed pictures, not too sure that helps:

 

[Phileas Fogg]

The details of the jacket look correct. I’d say it’s authentic.
I can’t really date it. Based on the label, I’d say it’s within the past 20 years but I’m not 100% sure of that.

 

[BlackHegel]

Thank you very much for the reply and your judgement.
I also think the timing aspect is a bit difficult to assess, but as they changed the label name from Burberrys to only Burberry in 1999, i think it should be from the 90s then, shouldn’t it?

 

[ValidusLA]

So only thing that gives me pause is polyester content.

In the 80s these were 51%+ cotton.

Either its a very good knockoff, or 90s Burberry jacked up the poly (very possible).

 

[AgileBeast]

Hi guys, I need a legit check on these doc martens.. I got them at a low price but this is assuming they're real, I still have the option to return them so please let me know. Cheers

 

[CDStyle]

I saw this Brioni tie at a thrift and was wondering if it was real? It does have the numbers on the inside of the tie, although it seems like the threads are somewhat loose instead of being tightly sewn. Not sure I really like the color/pattern anyways.