{"id":86654,"date":"2022-12-20T10:49:49","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T10:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.theluxurycloset.com\/2022\/12\/20\/spot-a-fake-balenciaga-bag\/"},"modified":"2022-12-20T10:49:49","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T10:49:49","slug":"spot-a-fake-balenciaga-bag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theluxurycloset.com\/blog\/2022\/12\/20\/spot-a-fake-balenciaga-bag\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Authenticate a Balenciaga Bag"},"content":{"rendered":"

Like us, if you’re also interested in designer handbags, you’ll know that Balenciaga bags make a good investment. Whether it is the iconic City bags, the All Afternoon bag, or the Hourglass top handle and Neo Classic City totes, this super-popular luxury brand has given us some really great pieces to add to our closets.<\/p>\n

Since their bags are so coveted, there are bound to be plenty of fakes in circulation. We give you 9 ways to authenticate and spot a fake Balenciaga bag.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Compare the bag style number on the main label to the design<\/b><\/h3>\n

Balenciaga bags all have a style number that matches the style of the bag, etched in metal on the main label. With a quick Google search, you can check if the number is the one demarcated to the bag. \u00a0Most times, replicas carry style numbers of another Balenciaga style or just digits put together!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Balenciaga Blue Leather Papier Tote Bag<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another check is the label. In 2005, the underscore between the words \u201cBalenciaga\u201d and \u201cParis\u201d on the main label was changed with a period. Before 2008, the metal plates were made of sterling silver and were stamped \u201c925.\u201d Currently, they are made of nickel.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. See the main interior label carefully<\/b><\/h3>\n

The inside label of a\u00a0<\/span>Balenciaga<\/span> is a true indicator of age and authenticity. Some have etched metal nameplates, while others are stamped on leather. The stamping on an original Balenciaga bag is clean and crisp. The stitching of Balenciaga is black irrespective of the colour or style.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Balenciaga Navy Blue Leather Classic City RH Tote<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3. Notice the hardware of the bag<\/b><\/h3>\n

The hardware is one of the most important factors that make Balenciaga clutches and bags stand out. The pulls on the zipper should be soldered correctly, and they should have a marking of \u2018Lampo\u2019. The zipper of Balenciaga bags mostly matches the rest of the hardware and should have rounded bales on the shoulder straps. The hardware on a fake bag tends to be too shiny.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a quick list for referral of their permanent hardware styles.<\/span><\/p>\n