Currently Chanel do not issue authenticity cards with 9 digits or more. If the bag was made between 19 it will feature 6 digits, if it was made between 19 it will feature 7 digits, and if was made from 2005 onwards it will feature 8 digits. Not all authenticity cards are genuine! A quick way to see if the authenticity card is genuine is to see how many numbers make up the code. The width of a genuine Chanel logo is 3.3cm. It should sit one and a half centimeters below the quilted C with the width of the Cs and the gap between them remaining consistent at 0.9cm. The position of the embossed Chanel logo is another feature worth checking. Many replicas use a thinner font and rush the branding so that it sits on the leather rather than being embossed into it. The brand stamp is another way to confirm the authenticity of a Chanel bag.
Replicas may use different type of screws and various other styles of lettering and font on the back plate. Chanel attach this using flat had screws only alongside a clear font with even spacing. If you open the bag and look at the back of the turnstile lock you will see the back plate. The real giveaway is the stamping mark on the back plate. Some CC locks have a stamping mark whereas others have no mark at all, so even if your bag doesn’t feature a stamp don’t fret! If the lock has a stamp it means it was made in France whereas if it doesn’t feature a stamp it means it was made in Italy. Stamping marks vary according to when the bag was made and the style of the bag. Genuine press studs will also maintain their appearance after use, whereas replicas will peel and fade quickly. Also inspect the press studs for quality and feel. Replicas, however, are generally plated with gold which will peel off after use. Authentic lock stems are made from 24K gold and even when used for a lengthy period of time will still maintain its condition. The lock stem itself is another feature worth checking. Replica locks generally feature minor mistakes such as the shape of the Cs, the placement of additional metal above the lock, and even the style of the interlocking Cs. The CC lock can feature either raised or flat finishes with the right C overlapping the left C at the top and the left C overlapping the right C at the bottom. Chanel make bags with both styles of locks so if your back features the rectangular lock it may still be authentic. The original 2.55 lock is rectangular without any logo or Chanel stamping. One of the most famous and recognizable features on Chanel bags is the CC lock. However, counterfeit bags will usually skimp on his detail and use inferior leather which can crease easily and even be a little loose. Lining on a genuine bag lies flat against the material without any visible lumps or bumps. Lining is another feature which varies between genuine bags and replicas. However, a replica bag will generally feature a lower number of stitches per panel. A genuine Chanel bag will feature up to eleven stitches per panel (that is the distance of one side of the diamond shape). This can be a very good indicator as Chanel use a high number or stitches to help maintain the bag’s original shape. However, if you are purchasing a pre-loved Chanel bag it is possible that wear or the stretching of the leather has led to the lines becoming slightly out of place so this is only a valid indicator if purchasing a new Chanel bag. The stitching should maintain the consistent diamond pattern and line up perfectly. A good place to check the quilting is the back of the bag where the pocket lies. The quilting pattern is synonymous with Chanel and can be a good indicator of whether a bag is genuine or not.
When you run your hands over genuine caviar leather you should feel raised dimples. It is less likely to scratch and mark and is a more durable leather than lambskin. This type of leather has a bubbly appearance and is more textured to the touch.
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If you are inspecting a lambskin leather bag, ensure it feels extremely soft to the touch.Īnother popular leather used by Chanel is caviar skin which is made from pebbled calf leather. The superior quality of leather used by Chanel should be easy to distinguish from the feel and appearance of a counterfeit. The leather of choice on many Chanel bags is lambskin which should feel soft to the touch and have a visibly smooth appearance. To help you feel more confident in being able to spot the obvious and not so obvious signs of an authentic Chanel bag, we’ve compiled these 10 steps which are used by our authentication team when verifying the authenticity of Chanel bags. Although there is no one single way to authenticate a Chanel bag, there are various tell-tale signs that you can look out for. With so many fakes and superfakes flooding the market, having the ability to spot small differences and determine whether or not a Chanel bag is genuine is an important skill.