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

[Chernyyvoron]

Hi everyone! First post here. I bought a trenchcoat from a charity shop. The label says Aquascutum but I'm not quite sure it's real, both for the low price and the lining is plain not checked, but it could be just really old. I bought it cause I like the coat and I'll happily wear it fake or not. I am asking more out of curiosity than out of concern. Is it real? And if so would anybody be able to give me an approximate age? Thank you so much

 

[My Main Man]

Hi everyone! First post here. I bought a trenchcoat from a charity shop. The label says Aquascutum but I'm not quite sure it's real, both for the low price and the lining is plain not checked, but it could be just really old. I bought it cause I like the coat and I'll happily wear it fake or not. I am asking more out of curiosity than out of concern. Is it real? And if so would anybody be able to give me an approximate age? Thank you so much View attachment 1484152 View attachment 1484153 View attachment 1484154 View attachment 1484155 View attachment 1484156 View attachment 1484157 View attachment 1484158 View attachment 1484159 View attachment 1484160 View attachment 1484152 View attachment 1484153 View attachment 1484154 View attachment 1484155 View attachment 1484156 View attachment 1484157 View attachment 1484158 View attachment 1484159 View attachment 1484160 View attachment 1484152

coat is real. I’m not 100% on dates but I think they moved production out of England in the 90s so I’d guess that was made in the 80s.

 

[Chernyyvoron]

coat is real. I’m not 100% on dates but I think they moved production out of England in the 90s so I’d guess that was made in the 80s.

Thank you so much for your reply

 

[Cathy86]

Hi all,
I found this great forum while researching how to identify real vs fake Burberry trench coats.
As there are SO many labels and tags from different decades I am still unsure and need your help!
I bough a trench second hand and it’s supposed to be 100% original (of course), although a receipt did not exist.
On the first glance the coat looks good but at home I looked at some details which make me doubt.
For example: the lining of the arms is made out of really cheap polyester. The lining of the pockets is just canvas/cotton and feels rough. The label inside the pocket looks strange. The tag inside the coat is on the right side not on the left (I believe 99% of jackets have it on the left side). Inside the pockets, you can clearly see material cut offs (see detail pic) and they are just not sawn nicely.
Is there any expert in this forum who can give me some advice? I just don’t know how to proceed, if I should report this person as selling fakes is illegal? And I don’t want to resell a fake coat myself! Thank you!!

 

[Cathy86]

No experts around?

 

[Phileas Fogg]

No experts around?

i made comments on your other thread. The detailing is pretty good. I don’t think a knockoff would have as clean a line when it comes to stitching. Note how the label is applied. Note the stitching around the other labels. If it’s a knock, it’s a damned good one.

 

[Pulse]

Can I have your opinion on this? I'd say real given the scales, small dots and the clear delimitation in the middle of the hide. I don't have more closeups.

Any thoughts? @Phileas Fogg @My Main Man @kbadgley84

 

[Phileas Fogg]

Can I have your opinion on this? I'd say real given the scales, small dots and the clear delimitation in the middle of the hide. I don't have more closeups.

Any thoughts? @Phileas Fogg @My Main Man @kbadgley84

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Sorry..I haven't a clue.

 

[kbadgley84]

Can I have your opinion on this? I'd say real given the scales, small dots and the clear delimitation in the middle of the hide. I don't have more closeups.

Any thoughts? @Phileas Fogg @My Main Man @kbadgley84

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Hard to tell from two pics, would need closeups, what’s the model?

 

[Pulse]

Hard to tell from two pics, would need closeups, what’s the model?

Only thing I know is that it's from Longhi. Will ask for more detailed pics and post them here.

 

[Jruffin16]

Was wondering if anybody could help me with this RL coat. I don’t think the made in Mexico is a good sign but I was hoping maybe it was an early model? However, they also spelled it cashmire so thinking I got burned.

 

[JaneNow]

Hi everyone! First post here. I only have one Armani item and the tags are different on this item so I don't know if it's real. Thank you for your time.

 

[AgileBeast]

Hi, is this an authentic Etro piece? these are all the pics I was shown. Cheers

 

[Pulse]

Was wondering if anybody could help me with this RL coat. I don’t think the made in Mexico is a good sign but I was hoping maybe it was an early model? However, they also spelled it cashmire so thinking I got burned.
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Not gonna lie, this is a fake RL coat to me.
Collar tag indicates RLPL, but then it has another tag saying Polo RL?!
Also you're right, cashmere is spelt wrong, and I don't think RL ever precise cashmere as "cashmere wool".

 

[Pulse]

Finally got the pics from the seller. Hope it helps @kbadgley84