It’s hard to find a truly great luxury bag these days– there are always so many knock-offs and it’s hard to distinguish the real from the fake. I have always been a big fan of the Saint Laurent brand, and I recently got my hands on a beautiful Saint Laurent bag. I had heard so much about its quality and attention to detail, but I was still a bit skeptical. Though I was enticed by the ads and the pictures I saw on the internet, I knew it was time to be sure– so I put my research skills to the test in an attempt to make sure the bag I had was the real deal!
My first step in my research was to verify the boutique I got my Saint Laurent bag from. After confirming it was an authorized dealer for the brand, I was almost certain that the bag was authentic, but I wanted to make sure. So I looked into the materials, details, and bells and whistles of the bag to make sure I had an original.
The material quality was a big factor in verifying the authenticity of the bag. The leather on the Saint Laurent bag felt soft and supple, and overall the construction felt top-notch. On further inspection, I was able to find the signature ‘SL’ lettering embossed on the front, which indicated it was an original Saint Laurent bag. The interior had a printed twill lining with the same embossed ‘SL’ initials, along with a serial number and the words ‘made in Italy’– all of which added to the authenticity of the bag.
The zippers and logos on the bag are also important elements when determining its authenticity. The zippers should be engraved with the Saint Laurent name, while the zipper pull should also be engraved with the brand name. The outside and inside logos should also be visible, with the logo, size, and color of the bag all present. Everything from the strap to the hardware should be Saint Laurent branded– and it was all there on my bag!
These are just a few of the ways to verify the authenticity of a Saint Laurent bag. Finally, if there’s still any doubt– it’s wise to double-check with other retailers and read customer reviews. That’s exactly what I did: I looked up reviews and ratings for my bag to make sure it was real! After all the research I did, I felt more confident and could enjoy my bag knowing it was the real deal.