To differentiate between Caviar and Lambskin in authentic Chanel bags, look for the pebbled appearance and durability of Caviar. Lambskin, on the other hand, has a buttery texture and is more delicate and prone to scratches. Caviar is distinguished by its pebbled appearance and durability.
At Maison Vivienne, we understand the allure and timeless elegance of a Chanel bag. However, with copyright items flooding the market, it's essential to know how to authenticate a Chanel bag before making such an investment. Here’s a detailed guide to help you confidently identify an authentic Chanel.
1929 Chanel designs her first handbag with short chain straps and jersey quilted fabric for herself.
The location of the serial number varies depending on the style of handbag and the year, but unless the bag is very vintage you should always find the date code inside.
Like everything else Chanel does, the date code needs to look the part - if you see a cheaply put-together date code with funky writing, this is a red flag.
to the Catholic orphanage that Coco grew up in. It was where she learnt to sew. And as with all of her creations, each detail mirrored an intimate part of Coco’s life and heart.
To successfully authenticate a Chanel bag, also check the material of the lock stem. Original locks it is made with 24-karat gold-plated hardware, which gives them a much richer gold tone, retaining their appearance even after years of use.
Recognizing real Chanel takes skill, like knowing its smell, feel, weight, and how vintage bags age over time. Keep scrolling to find out the key features to distinguish between real vs fake Chanel.
Authenticating Chanel bags is a process we take very seriously, and we work with highly reputable third-party authenticators to verify that each bag in our collection is genuine.
While many expect to start learning how to tell if a Chanel bag is real with the authenticity card, we left it until last for a simple reason. Some fake Chanel bags and all super fakes come with their own card.
When verifying the authenticity of a Chanel bag, it's essential to check the serial number and authenticity card. Each Chanel bag comes with a serial number that corresponds to the year of manufacture.
A genuine Chanel authenticity card will have the serial number printed in perfect alignment , without any misalignment which could suggest a copyright history of the Chanel flap bag card.
Caution: If the Chanel bag has less than 10 stitches per edge of the diamond quilting, the bag may be a copyright.
Seven digit serial number printed on white sticker with Chanel logos and left-sided cutout. Opaque film covers sticker.