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

[Terrapot]

Is this Cerruti 1881 shirt genuine? Thanks

Nobody knows anything about Cerruti? Any opinions at all? Anything is appreciated.

 

[My Main Man]

Nobody knows anything about Cerruti? Any opinions at all? Anything is appreciated.

I’m not 100% but nothing stands out as being inauthentic to me. Looks like a very nice shirt.

 

[Quesjac]

The general question to ask is whether anybody would bother faking it, and if so, whether they'd bother faking it to a standard where it actually seems like a decent product.

In menswear the answer to the first is usually no unless the brand has very wide appeal (think Armani, not Isaia). The answer to the second is more complicated, but on the whole very good fakes are rare outside of watches and handbags.

Can't see any reason why that shirt would be faked. To be honest, the bigger risk is that it was licenced to a lousy 3rd party in the 80s, like Lanvin et al.

 

[Vinnie_Vegas]

Hello friends,

I picked up this used brown wool jacket recently. It's in great condition, is a nice style, and is a nice color, so simply on the merits of the jacket it is a good value for my taste (under $40)
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But can anyone tell me if it is authentic? Was this style and color of jacket ever sold by Burberry? Any telltale signs of authenticity or in-authenticity? I'd be grateful for any insights.

Thank you!

 

[My Main Man]

Hello friends,

I picked up this used brown wool jacket recently. It's in great condition, is a nice style, and is a nice color, so simply on the merits of the jacket it is a good value for my taste (under $40)
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But can anyone tell me if it is authentic? Was this style and color of jacket ever sold by Burberry? Any telltale signs of authenticity or in-authenticity? I'd be grateful for any insights.

Thank you!

It’s real but probably 30+ years old so finding the same style/color is going to be a crapshoot. The second to last pic is their legit makers tag from Spain though and everything else checks out.

 

[Vinnie_Vegas]

It’s real but probably 30+ years old so finding the same style/color is going to be a crapshoot. The second to last pic is their legit makers tag from Spain though and everything else checks out.

Thank you, I am grateful for your insights! The only reason I wanted an idea about the color/style was just to see if this was a type of jacket that Burberry sold.

Thank you very much, I am happy to hear it is authentic!

 

[TheOne11]

Is this Paul Smith suit genuine? I got it at my local second hand.

Many thanks.

 

[TheOne11]

Is this Paul Smith suit genuine? I got it at my local second hand.

Many thanks.
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Any opinions? I want to wear it to my cousins birthday. Don't want to wear a fake.

 

[beargonefishing]

Is this Paul Smith suit genuine? I got it at my local second hand.

Many thanks.

Are PS suits fully canvassed? If so, check and see if this suit has a full canvas. If it does, it is likely legit.

 

[TheOne11]

Are PS suits fully canvassed? If so, check and see if this suit has a full canvas. If it does, it is likely legit.

From what I saw on here, no, PS suits are not fully canvassed.

How do you check ?

 

[beargonefishing]

From what I saw on here, no, PS suits are not fully canvassed.

How do you check ?

Easiest way is the pinch test. Of course if they aren't fully canvassed, this doesn't give you very helpful information.

Pinch Test

The pinch test is an excellent way to determine whether a jacket is canvassed or fused.

First, pinch the fabric on the sleeve of the jacket to get a feel for the wool’s thickness (sleeves are not canvassed). Then, pinch the cloth below the bottom buttonhole from both the inside and out. Gently pull the layers apart. If you feel a third layer inside, then the coat is fully canvassed.

If you don’t feel a third layer, or the fabric feels stiffer and thicker than that of the sleeve, the jacket is more than likely fused.

 

[kbadgley84]

Suits legit, older but it’s fine

 

[TheOne11]

Suits legit, older but it’s fine

Are you sure?

Thanks.

 

[TheOne11]

Suits legit, older but it’s fine

Aren't the buttons too close to each other on the sleeve or is that just me?

 

[kbadgley84]

Aren't the buttons too close to each other on the sleeve or is that just me?