I think I’ve been walking around with a huge, blaring money sign on my forehead lately. It all started with me finally taking the plunge and buying my dream Celine belt bag last month. Little did I know the hassle I had gotten myself into. All these ”knockoffs” and ”fakes” everyone keeps on about. Sure, I did my research before I made the purchase – online, at retail stores, and from my friends. However, it turns out that I needed to take extra precautions.
Let me tell you, nothing can prepare you for the amount of fakes out now! You’ve got the feel and look just right, but does it represent the real thing? I mean, there’s a difference between “good quality” and ”perfect quality”. It’s like that dang battle between fake Celine belt bag vs real – so confusing!
So, I bought what I thought was the real thing, and it only took a few days for the horror to dawn on me! Is it the real deal or has been duped into buying a fake! So my friend over at the local department store says it should be authentic, with all the fussing that the saleslady did over it. But I was still skeptical.
So I took a step back and started researching again, this time turned onto more authentic information to find out how to spot the real deal from a fake one. I figured out that the belt bag should have its metal glazing clearly printed with the unmistakable “celine” logo. It should also feel smooth and be easy to carry. I ran my fingers over the leather material of the bag and it felt as if it was made of the many-scented and alluring nappa leather.
Oh, and those signature yellow gold rings that hold the handles? Classy and resolute – this was most certainly not a knockoff. The adjustable leather strap should look the same as the handles and should feature a shiny and noticeable buckle. A surefire way of identifying a fake belt bag is a printed logo on the strap, not the case here.
I know authenticity varies with the availability of the bag, but I can boldly say that identifying an authentic Celine belt bag from a fake one is quite easy if you know what to look for.
For instance, when buying on eBay or any online portals, always check for the bag’s serial number. Every Celine belt bag is given a specific serial number, so know your bag’s number before you buy. Also, the zipper should be of a smooth and solid quality, with the Celine logo on it.
Next, look closely at the font of the logo. On the first line, the Celine font should stretch over both upper and lower case letters, and the font should be consistent throughout the logo. Lastly, the stitching on a Celine belt bag should be neat and precise, usually short stitches along the straps and the side of the bag should be matching in size and uniformity.
By understanding these small, yet obvious details of the bag, I can now confidently shop for my belt bags without worrying about authenticity. After all, it’s my hard earned money on the line. Now, I could buy with so much more peace of mind!