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9 Ways to Spot a Fake Gucci Bag

In the fashion world, nothing quite screams luxury like a gorgeous Gucci Bag. The canvas or the leather texture of the bag has caught the eye of the fashion world over the years. The famous Gucci logo has retained the brand’s signature status through the decades. If you’re planning on buying a Gucci women’s handbag or a Gucci hobo, you should also know that these beautiful bags have multiple imitations. These copies look almost as good as the original! How do you then buy an authentic bag without spending your hard-earned money only to realise it was fake? We have a list of 9 quick and easy ways for you to check the authenticity or to spot a fake Gucci Bag!

1. Stitching

Gucci is a high-end brand that invests a lot of time to create bags with flawless stitching. Take a close look at the stitching – it should be extremely even, consistent, and neat. There cannot be any discrepancies because luxury brands like Gucci do not release products without rigorous quality checks.

2. Label

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Gucci Gold Anaconda Medium Gucci 1970 Shoulder Bag

Gucci clutches, bags, or hobos have a unique serial that’s hand stamped on the back of the label. The letters should be small and stamped close together, if the letters are far apart, you’re likely in possession of an imitation. There should also be a copyright symbol on the label, and the “U” of Gucci should be bolder on the left than on the right.

3. Seams

A quick way to find out if your Gucci Bag is the real deal is by looking at the seams. The logos and the letters on an original Gucci Bag won’t be cut up at the seam. The bag is designed with precision, and the pattern should be properly aligned.

4. Texture

Gucci or any other luxury brand use high-quality leather when they create their accessories. The texture of the bag isn’t designed to be rough, but to be soft and smooth. Micro suede indicates the bag is fake. An authentic Gucci hobo bag will have pebbled napa leather.

5. Glue lines

Do you see noticeable glue lines along the seams or along the edges of the brand details when you’re examining the bag? Then you have spotted a fake bag. The craftsman that create these marvellous handbags are experts, an authentic Gucci Bag will be impeccable in quality and will not have any of these sloppy exceptions.

6. Hardware

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Gucci Pale Green Leather Tassel New Bamboo Top Handle Bag

Like the leather and the stitching, the quality of the metal used when designing the bag is also top notch. The metal used will feel solid and won’t flake or chip. Some pieces will have brand name engraving which will be done with an extremely high-quality finish. Check for these minor details carefully.

7. Inside Tag

Look at the inside tag with the “GUCCI” or “Made in Italy” brand detail. On this tag, there should be a model number or a style number stamped. This number is a four or six-digit serial number. If you spot anything else, you are being duped with a fake one.

8. Misspellings

While fake Gucci Bags try their best to imitate, sometimes counterfeiters can miss out on some important details. While most try to ensure the texture of the leather or the stitching is as close to an authentic bag as possible, they tend to misspell the name of the brand. Check the bag thoroughly for any misspellings. If you notice any spelling errors or discrepancies in the logos, you have the fake bag.

9. Dust Bag

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Gucci Beige GG Crystal Canvas Babouska Boston Bag

Authentic Gucci bags come with two kinds of dust bags. The dust bag should have the double G logo or “Gucci” printed in gold on the front. Fake sellers in the market fail to pay attention to the quality of the dust bag too. If the dust bag is made of a poor quality material or if your bag is wrapped in plastic, the bag is a fake.  

Now that you know some of the most crucial ways to identify a fake Gucci hobo bag or a Gucci clutch from the real one, ensure that before you buy your bag online or at the store, look carefully for all the signs that indicate if the bag is authentic. Now you can confidently get the bag of your dreams!

Swati Talwar

Global Content and India Office Head

Seasoned lover of the written word. Travel junkie and Hogwarts alumni. Currently composing notes for the upcoming fashion week. You can also call me Licorne Magique (don't ask me why!).

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