Each tag has a rectangular shape with slightly rounded corners. The ring that holds the charms should be stable on a real bag, while letters themselves can be moved (but not too much).Īnother feature you should pay attention to in a Dior bag is the interior tag which is located inside the purse. The rules for hardware also apply for charms. A real charm set consists of four letters forming a name of fashion house and an oval leather tag a bit bigger than the letter 'O'. And, of course, counterfeiters do their job poorly when copying them. Some models of Saddle bag have a leather pull with the name of the fashion house stamped on both sides.Ĭharms add elegance and feminine look to Dior bags. Lady Dior has a jewelry-like oval zipper pull with 'CD' letters on it. Hardware is typically solid, sound and heavy if you are holding a real bag, but you don't have to be an expert to know that.Ī lot of fashion houses use an ordinary leather zipper pull but Dior came up with something special for two of their most popular high-end purses.
For example, on small Saddle bags it's just initial letters of the fashion house founder, while on larger models the full name of Christian Dior is embossed. Small features, like branded embossing, can be different depending on the style and size of the purse. But it gives you the impression of a vintage piece. Hardware on real bags is never shiny, nor cheap-looking. Goldish coating on fake hardware tends to peel off with time, while on authentic purse it remains the same. The only thing common for all Dior hardware is its exceptional quality. Also pay attention to the pattern itself, it's quite hard to replicate.Īuthenticating a Dior purse only by its hardware is a tricky plan. On fake purses threads are deeply embossed into the leather, while Dior artisans never ruin leather with stitching. If you are examining a beautiful Lady Dior pay attention to its special cannage quilting. Different lengths of stitching also means the bag is a counterfeit. Hastily done bag would reveal itself by crooked and uneven stitching, often with threads sticking out. Counterfeit manufacturers find it hard to match threads and leather. They are the exact same shade, the exact tone as materials. When you hold a real Dior you might notice that stitches always match the leather or the lining. There's always a mistake somewhere, and your task is to find it! Counterfeiters can't do the iconic Dior stitching right. Checking stitching plays a vital part in authentication. Little details matter so much! You need to look as closely as possible, examine every corner of the bag before purchasing it. Each Dior items is a masterpiece and is worth a lot of effort and money. Fake goods are made fast using cheap leather, their purpose is quick sale and easy profit. Plenty of details can be replicated but it's impossible to counterfeit the quality of the materials. Good leather is pleasant and soft, it makes you wanna touch the bag again and again.
It's better to touch item, and even not an expert would easily tell the difference. Dior uses only high quality leather and materials with no glossy finishing. Some items from the fashion house have signature shape and size (like the famous Saddle bag, for example), and you can compare measurements using information on the official Dior website. If the purse you're offered is poorly structured, then you are looking at a fake. Even a pre-loved Dior bag keeps its shape.
We know how much love, devotion, and hard labor are put into crafting every piece of a high-end bag, so it never looks awful. The first general advice for each luxury purse, and Dior is not exception, is to check the overall quality of it.