How to recognize a fake Chanel bag ? Here are 5 tips !

1.  The quality of the leather

When we talk about a Chanel bag, we think of the quilted lambskin that defines the brand. It is a very noble material and allows the bag to keep its shape and shine.

Another leather known and used by Chanel is caviar skin which is made of grained calf leather. It has a sparkling and textured appearance to the touch. It is more difficult to damage with this type of leather. If you want to know if your bag is caviar skin, run your hands over the leather and you should feel raised dimples. Fake bags are flatter and not as silky as the real thing.

2.  The CC clasp

Next, check the clasp on your bag. Generally, fake Chanel bags have a more domed clasp as opposed to the real thing which has a flat clasp. The CC should be centered and the width of each C should also match the width of the gap between the two C's. Another thing to check is that the edges of the C's should be flat with a legible stamp, unlike the fake bags.

The stamp indicates whether the bag was made in Italy or France.

3. Serial number

Each Chanel bag has a serial number. It corresponds to the date, this code should look like the piece you have. If you see a cheaply assembled date code with writing that does not look like Chanel's identity, that bag is definitely a counterfeit.

It is always located inside the bag, it looks like either a sticker on the inside lining of the bag or it is written on a small leather tab. However, for very old bags there is no serial number. They were introduced in 1986, before that you won't find an authenticity sticker. No Chanel bag should have more than 9 numbers.

4. The quilting of the bag

How do you distinguish a Chanel bag? Part of the reason is the quilting pattern which is an excellent indicator of its authenticity. The best place to see the quilting is on the back of the bag, towards the pocket. The quilting on a Chanel bag should be symmetrical and aligned in terms of shape. You can clearly see the difference between the one on the right which is a fake and the one on the left, with the aligned shapes which is real.