How can you tell fake from real??? LV, Lacoste, Ralph Lauren and so on

[FerrariMan]

How can you tell fake from real??? LV, Lacoste, Ralph Lauren and so on

[3weddings]

Wide open question, but it simply comes to you when you have seen, touched, enjoyed the real deal.

The quality of materials used in counterfit designer items is mediocre at best. For example all those fake Chanel and LV purses floating about, the leather (if leather was even used) is nowhere close to the quality of what is really used.

I grit my teeth everytime I see one.

For more info on leather goods, www.mypoupette.com is one of the best resources on the net. Another great resource is http://forum.purseblog.com/, they will be honest with you because they believe in the real thing! Both MyPoupette and http://www.caroldiva.com/ will for a small fee authenticate purchases online, which will give you some piece of mind when making purchases online etc.

[billdozer]

well if you pop your collar of your pink polo and don't feel like a 100% legit douchebag, then it's probably fake :cheesygri

[mlc2000]

well if you pop your collar of your pink polo and don't feel like a 100% legit douchebag, then it's probably fake :cheesygri

+1

[azn_dan]

For RL polos, the only thing i noticed between fake and real big pony polos is where they are made, how the tag at the colour is attached, where the tags are attached and what not. Its really small things that show you differences.

Also for Lacoste, I can't stress this enough. On the collar tag it should only have one tag and that one and only tag should read lacoste with the gator. The should be no second tag showing and saying designed in france, made in peru. Also another noticeable feature on lacoste polos is the position of the gator. If it sits to low it is fake. Finally the wash tag on the inside of the polo should have green stitching and say at the end of it Devanlay, not that stupid *Devanlay*crap. Check neimanmarcus.com and see how lacoste polo collar tags are supposed to be. I also used amazon.com to look at the ralph lauren big pony polos.

[KorruptioN]

well if you pop your collar of your pink polo and don't feel like a 100% legit douchebag, then it's probably fake :cheesygri

If you attempt to pop the collar and it doesn't stay up, then the shirt is 100% fake

edit: you can only buy fake apparel in Vancouver anyway, since it's all Asians. Don't even get me started about the lower-east side

[infinite.chaoz]

well if you pop your collar of your pink polo and don't feel like a 100% legit douchebag, then it's probably fake :cheesygri

++1

[Blunt]

Buy it in Vancouver. Everything in Vancouver is real, great and amazing.

[infinite.chaoz]

Buy it in Vancouver. Everything in Vancouver is real, great and amazing.

... or by the poster's usual stereotype, if its worn by Asian, its gotta be fake.

[FerrariMan]

... or by the poster's usual stereotype, if its worn by Asian, its gotta be fake.

richmond is where the fake stuff is usually and there isn't even much there

[15-20_God]

richmond is where the fake stuff is usually and there isn't even much there

how would you know when you're asking us for help telling you whether something is fake?

[KorruptioN]

how would you know when you're asking us for help telling you whether something is fake?

burn.

He just wants to show off how big of a snob he is.

[FerrariMan]

how would you know when you're asking us for help telling you whether something is fake?
cause the Richmond night market gets checked by cops and a few stands get busted, it's in the papers

burn.

He just wants to show off how big of a snob he is.
haha, you call that a burn? you don't even know what a burn is :D

i aint no snob, quit judging me, you don't even know me

[15-20_God]

cause the Richmond night market gets checked by cops and a few stands get busted, it's in the papers

so since they get checked by cops and stands get busted, shouldn't everything else that's left be legit?

[FerrariMan]

so since they get checked by cops and stands get busted, shouldn't everything else that's left be legit?
everything else prob isn't name brand and some stuff there apparently is real

[billdozer]

Bye Bargain_Junkie/FerrariMan. Nice knowing you. Now who is going to take your place and post rediculous statements as facts with no evidence/proof only to get collectively OWNED by all of RFD?

[chicadam]

If you paid $2200 on a hand bag you probably got a real one. But to be sure I'd ask people if they think its real. ;)

Oh and those of you that don't know their monogram stuff is not leather.

[Steeve Urkel]

If you paid $2200 on a hand bag you probably got a real one. But to be sure I'd ask people if they think its real. ;)

Oh and those of you that don't know their monogram stuff is not leather.

Isn't the momogram LV bags printed Canvas?
I used to think they were leather, but then I haven't tried touching anyone's bag or seen them up close..just pics online.

I know you can get printed leather bags as I have one. It is not printed with a logo though, it has a print of a Monet painting on it and is made by Icon bags, I think they sell them at Holts in Canada....or they used to.

I don't think paying $2,000 would mean your bag is real, there are tons of scams online thesedays....

[BryanWu]

For leather purses ie. LV or leather products in general -> SMELL it! New genuine leather products have a strong distinctive odour.

For clothing, look for the stitching - single stitching products are signs it is mass produced and not made to last.

[chicadam]

Isn't the momogram LV bags printed Canvas?
I used to think they were leather, but then I haven't tried touching anyone's bag or seen them up close..just pics online.

I know you can get printed leather bags as I have one. It is not printed with a logo though, it has a print of a Monet painting on it and is made by Icon bags, I think they sell them at Holts in Canada....or they used to.

I don't think paying $2,000 would mean your bag is real, there are tons of scams online thesedays....

Monogram LV bags are plastic... man made PVC. Don't be so surprised, even if it was leather its still way overpriced.

If you are stupid enough to pay $2000 at a non LV authorized dealer than yes you may have gotten a fake one.

[RonyPal]

well if you pop your collar of your pink polo and don't feel like a 100% legit douchebag, then it's probably fake :cheesygri

I despise you non popping collar critiques lol

[smartshirt]

if you buy a leather bag under the price of 60eur,what will you think?it is almost sure to be a fake one.so the simplest way decide is first evaluate the price

[KorruptioN]

if you buy a leather bag under the price of 60eur,what will you think?it is almost sure to be a fake one.so the simplest way decide is first evaluate the price

You can get expensive but non-authentic apparel. Just because it has a high price tag doesn't mean it is legitimate. Stuff like this is for rich idiots to trip over :lol:

[FerrisB]

If you're paying $300+ for a hoodie you're getting ripped off whether it's 'real' or fake, so it doesn't matter.

[CSR]

If you're paying $300+ for a hoodie you're getting ripped off whether it's 'real' or fake, so it doesn't matter.

QFT

[Mike_wang]

http://img339.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00416dq0.jpg

Is that real?


HEres this guys thread http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1172362

[Sumeet D]

For RL polos, the only thing i noticed between fake and real big pony polos is where they are made, how the tag at the colour is attached, where the tags are attached and what not. Its really small things that show you differences.

Also for Lacoste, I can't stress this enough. On the collar tag it should only have one tag and that one and only tag should read lacoste with the gator. The should be no second tag showing and saying designed in france, made in peru. Also another noticeable feature on lacoste polos is the position of the gator. If it sits to low it is fake. Finally the wash tag on the inside of the polo should have green stitching and say at the end of it Devanlay, not that stupid *Devanlay*crap. Check neimanmarcus.com and see how lacoste polo collar tags are supposed to be. I also used amazon.com to look at the ralph lauren big pony polos.

I have been buying locoste polos for well over 5 years now and I only buy them from the states from either Lacoste Boutiques or Macy's and I can tell you 100% that real lacoste polo's do have a second tag that says Designed in France Made in Peru and sometimes made in other places as well. I also know that some if not all real lacoste polo's purchased from Lacoste Boutiques in Asia don't have a 2nd tag on the collar. On fake lacoste polos the 2nd tag that details where it was designed and made is always more shiny and made from a slightly different material than the other tag that has just the gator on it. Never buy a locoste polo for less that $75USD cause if you buy one for about $50CDN chances are its a fake. Best bet is to get them from Licensed Boutiques(there is one at Vaughn Mills) or at Macys in the States.

[yao416]

http://img339.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00416dq0.jpg

Is that real?


HEres this guys thread http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1172362

Can't really tell,
Tell him to post more pictures.

[XxXSnake23XxX]

http://img339.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00416dq0.jpg

Is that real?


HEres this guys thread http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1172362

100% FAKE

[KorruptioN]

100% FAKE

Says who?

[yao416]

100% FAKE

Hard to say, Looks pretty fine to me but not sure cus thats onlyy the cover.

[Steeve Urkel]

if you buy a leather bag under the price of 60eur,what will you think?it is almost sure to be a fake one.so the simplest way decide is first evaluate the price

I don't think price is always an issue I've seen $200 PVC bags and I've also paid $60 for a real snakeskin purse that was designer (and usually worth $600), so it really depends when and where you are buying your items from.
I also did get my bag from an authorized place in the US...just happened to be a very good clearance sale :)

And I find not all leather bags have that "leather smell", I have one new bag that smells very much like leather and another that doesn't at all.

Another hint with fake or crappy bags is the lining- so many bags at the mall have crappy nylon lineings and a good quality bag might be lined in suede or a nicer fabric.

Also good bags usually have solid metal hardware like made from brass or stainless steel, not nikel or almuminium.....

[Smashy]

Says who?

Says XxXSnake23XxX, obviously! :o

[KB24]

Says who?

On real lacoste shirts the gator is lined up between the bottom button and the end of the neck hem or w/e u call it. That one is lined up right with the hem part.

[exaltedangel09]

Price

[TheDawn]

http://img339.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00416dq0.jpg

Is that real?


HEres this guys thread http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1172362

That polo is soo fake...it can almost not get any more fake...

For RL polos, the only thing i noticed between fake and real big pony polos is where they are made, how the tag at the colour is attached, where the tags are attached and what not. Its really small things that show you differences.

Also for Lacoste, I can't stress this enough. On the collar tag it should only have one tag and that one and only tag should read lacoste with the gator. The should be no second tag showing and saying designed in france, made in peru. Also another noticeable feature on lacoste polos is the position of the gator. If it sits to low it is fake. Finally the wash tag on the inside of the polo should have green stitching and say at the end of it Devanlay, not that stupid *Devanlay*crap. Check neimanmarcus.com and see how lacoste polo collar tags are supposed to be. I also used amazon.com to look at the ralph lauren big pony polos.

READ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^PLEASE!!:chee sygri

[TheDawn]

I was a victim of this fake item business..until I read this great, helpful post!
I thought I can get lucky...and buy some real lacoste polo for a cheap price...but i failed...NEVER BUY FROM THESE DEALERS IF YOU USE EBAY!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=290211895253&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=019
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130204004317&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=003
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140212628329&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=004

The above sellers sell 100% fake items..do not PURCHASE FROM THEM!! even if the position of the gator looks good and the gator looks real, but double they're all double tagged and the washing tag says *DEVANLAY* a REAL lacoste polo shouldn't say *DEVANLAY* should only say DEVANLAY.

Thanks to azn_dan, now I will remember this...cuz i purchased a $100+ of fake stuff aka a lesson...:cry:

[chinsoulja]

really if u are determine it from pictures, then u must ask for close up of the materials, the cut is perfect on authentic items. if u are not sure, i usually post pictures on forums like HONEST, AUTHENTIC, and PURSE and let the pro's tell me.