I recently came across a Celine Mini Belt Bag, and although it looked real, I wasn’t really sure. So I decided to do a bit of research on how to spot a fake one. Oh wow! Like all good detectives, I was totally determined to figure this out.
To start with, I noticed the quality of the material. Fake Celine bags are usually made with low-grade leather, vinyl, and canvas, while real ones will have a stronger, more luxurious feel. The seams should appear tight and close together, and the inside of the bag should have the logo and serial number. I checked both the bag I was looking at and some of my friends’ authentic Celine bags, and I could really tell the difference in quality.
Next, I inspected the size of the bag. Real bags are usually a bit larger and more boxy than imitations, which are quite a bit smaller than the originals. I also carefully checked the logos, hardware, and straps which should be correctly centered and closely match the colour of the leather. Fake Celine bags often have logos that are barely visible or a little off-center.
Then I took a move to check the tags that come with the bag. Real tags come in the form of a little sewn-in cloth label with the Celine logo. Authorization cards may also be included and are really helpful too. If the bag is genuine, it will have an authorization card with a serial number and name of the seller. Fake bags meanwhile, will come with a tag that features the wrong font or a poor-quality print.
Lastly, I paid attention to the price of the bag. Authentic Celine Mini Belt Bags will cost around $1000-$1200; anything below that should be considered a fake as genuine ones are pretty expensive. Fake bags may cost half of that, so it’s always important to explore the price difference.
So when I double-checked everything I realized that the bag I had been looking at was most definitely fake. But whether it was a good fake or not, I can’t really tell. But one thing I know is that it’s always important to be sure so as to avoid being ripped off. Being careful when buying designer bags is always the best way to go to guarantee your safety.