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

gimpwiz

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Once something hits ebay, NWT might still only be 20% of retail price. Or less. I don't think the price is too good to be true. I see plenty of great-condition second-hand Kiton stuff for $400-500.
 

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Anyone able to help with this one?
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So, here I am again with a legit check. The outsoles don’t seem right for Carmina Mallorca shoes, also the insoles seem off somehow.

I want to double check: Are these real carmina’s?
 

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Managed to find the model on german carmina site, what still is odd to me is that the writing on the sole ‘carmina’ is missing. Other than that they look exactly the same.
 

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Hi guys,

Curious to know your thoughts on this one -

I received it today and there's nothing really channeling red flags to me thus far. It fits very similar if not identical to size 50 jackets I've purchased from BC directly. It seems like a lot of effort to "fake" a suit by such a relatively small brand...?
 

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Don't know too much about pens (this is a document marker), but arrived in this white pouch which i've never seen before.
 

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Don't know too much about pens (this is a document marker), but arrived in this white pouch which i've never seen before.
Hi, I am no expert but have seen some other threads about montblanc meisterstrucks. I’d say what authenticators would most likely want to see is the star on top of the pen, to see if it has the right shape, and to look for serial numbers, like under the clip of the pen. Might want to try the subreddit r/montblanc on reddit, they are very active.
 

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Hi, I am no expert but have seen some other threads about montblanc meisterstrucks. I’d say what authenticators would most likely want to see is the star on top of the pen, to see if it has the right shape, and to look for serial numbers, like under the clip of the pen. Might want to try the subreddit r/montblanc on reddit, they are very active.
I will check that out, thanks!
 

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Hello!

Can anyone tell me if this Aquascutum overcoat is genuine or fake? It looks very sharp, but there are some indications that it could be fake. The “made in…” tag is cut off and it doesn’t have the typical Aquascutum Made in England tag. Instead it has a metal chain tag, and other models with similar metal tags are from the 90s. However, this coat’s size/ color/ etc. Tag looks newer than the 90s.

Is this one of the new garments made by the Chinese Aquascutum? If so, what is the quality like?

Thank you very much!
 

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Hi Gentlmen,
Does this shirt seem legit to you ?

Thanks in advance
 

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Dan35

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Hi there! I recently bought this green Aquascutum overcoat on eBay, and I’m having trouble determining its authenticity and quality. The garment doesn’t have any of the traditional Aquascutum labels that I’m familiar with, and the “Made In” tag has been removed. I’m not sure why people remove such tags unless they have something to hide.

Can anyone tell me anything about this coat? Is it real Aquascutum? If so, is it vintage U.K. or is it one of the new garments from China? What’s the quality like?

Thank you very much!
 

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Is this isaia polo legit?
 

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