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ALL Chloe bags will have a serial number and you should ask for a photo of this. How many digits it has depends on the age of the bag, the most common is. Chanel Authentication Guide & Serial Codes Authentic Chanel handbags from the mid 1980s on come with authenticity cards embossed with a serial number (pictured on right). The serial number matches the serial number appearing on a sticker placed somewhere within the handbag’s interior lining.
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Chloe handbags are some of the most premium and desired bags on the market. Fashion-forward, classy and timeless, these bags are not only an accessory but an investment. By ensuring your bag is a legitimate designer piece, you guarantee resale value and save yourself from overspending on an imitation.
Visit your bag. Go to a store that you know to be selling authentic top-quality Chloe handbags, and take a close look at the item. Note the details of stitching, placement of identification tags and the serial numbers; you can even request to see the dust bag. Arm yourself with a physical description of the Chloe bag you wish to authenticate. If you are not able to locate a retail store, have a look at the official website or the archives of well-known fashion magazines. Printing out detailed images from the official Chloe website is a good way to establish your reference point.
Consider the source of your Chloe bag. Where you buy your Chloe bag can be the first indicator of its authenticity. Being offered a money-back guarantee, store receipt or authenticity card does not ensure you are buying an authentic Chloe. If you are considering buying from an online source or a site that offers bidding, find out how many bags are for sale, and if possible, read the satisfaction surveys of previous customers. If your seller has a large number of the same item for sale, this should raise some red flags. If you are buying in person, comparing the seller's name to an original (nonhandwritten) receipt can be a good way to authenticate the bag. Make a call, and ask for the record of purchase.
Check the dates of your bag's release. If you are authenticating a Chloe bag from a past collection, ask the seller when she acquired the bag. If the collection is no longer for sale, this can give you a good idea of the answer you should expect to receive if the bag is a legitimate Chloe.
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Find out the different variations of the Chloe bag you wish to purchase. During different seasons and different years, Chloe releases particular colors and designs. If the seller claims the bag you are considering buying comes from a certain era, make sure the design was offered in that shape and style during that particular collection.
Examine the bag for authenticity. Compare your notes on the authentic bag to the Chloe you are authenticating. Everything should match, from the placement of brand names and details to the type of stitching and the angles of the material. If you took photographs from the website or store, you should compare them to reinforce your conclusions. Fake Chloe bags can be very convincing, and it will help if you examine minor manufacturing traits, like the positioning of key holes if the bag has a lock, the exact angles of the stitching and the type of fabric lining.
If you are still not sure if your Chloe bag is authentic, take it on a visit to a Chloe store. If you are able to bring the bag in to an authorized retail shop for a second opinion, it is a good way to clear up any doubt about whether your bag is real or a fake. If you have recently purchased the bag and have a money-back guarantee, be sure to do this before that guarantee expires.
Tip
Ask a friend for a second opinion when authenticating a Chloe bag; ask if they notice any details that you may have missed.
Learning how to authenticate Chloe handbags takes a discerning eye and these guides will help teach you how to tell fake vs real.
The guide below from Short List Dubai is a bit older but is a good general beginning on learning how to authenticate Chloe.
Chloé: As the pioneer of ready-to-wear collections in the fifties, Chloé became the label of choice for Europe’s rich and fabulous. A brand favourited by the likes of Miranda Kerr, Madonna and Cameron Diaz, Chloé’s très chic reputation as one of the most popular fashion houses in France is still going strong.
The refined and recognisable handbags are arm candy luxury fashion blogger’s worldwide. But with a huge counterfeit industry infiltrating the high-end fashion world, it’s more important than ever to know what to look for when buying second hand. We asked our go-to authenticity expert from InSeller, Catherine Travers, for her top tips for spotting a fake Chloé.
Materials
An easy telltale signs of a fake Chloé bag is low quality leather, as Chloé uses only the best quality. The leather should be supple and thick, in vibrant colors with the hue evenly spread throughout the entire bag.
An easy telltale signs of a fake Chloé bag is low quality leather, as Chloé uses only the best quality. The leather should be supple and thick, in vibrant colors with the hue evenly spread throughout the entire bag.
Serial Number
All Chloé bags will have either a date code or a serial number located on a leather tab, usually sewn to a seam inside a pocket. The font of this number should be thoroughly checked, as the typeface changes depending on the style and the season that the bag was made.
All Chloé bags will have either a date code or a serial number located on a leather tab, usually sewn to a seam inside a pocket. The font of this number should be thoroughly checked, as the typeface changes depending on the style and the season that the bag was made.
Hologram
There should be a hologram sticker present on the interior leather tab. Note that on pre-loved bags, this sticker has sometimes come off over time, depending on how nicely the bag has been taken care of. The hologram sticker will have a series of letters and numbers that will match the hologram sticker located on the authenticity card.
There should be a hologram sticker present on the interior leather tab. Note that on pre-loved bags, this sticker has sometimes come off over time, depending on how nicely the bag has been taken care of. The hologram sticker will have a series of letters and numbers that will match the hologram sticker located on the authenticity card.
Hardware
The hardware on authentic Chloé bags should be heavy and of good quality. It should be affixed to the leather body in such a way that is it sturdy and will not break off. Most of the bags use brushed golden brass hardware, though newer styles use shiny gold hardware.
The hardware on authentic Chloé bags should be heavy and of good quality. It should be affixed to the leather body in such a way that is it sturdy and will not break off. Most of the bags use brushed golden brass hardware, though newer styles use shiny gold hardware.
Zips
Chloé only uses YKK branded zippers.
Chloé only uses YKK branded zippers.
Stitching
As with all high-end luxury items, the stitching should be straight and even. There should be no evidence of glue on the seams.
As with all high-end luxury items, the stitching should be straight and even. There should be no evidence of glue on the seams.
Logo
An authentic bag will have Togo stamped in a clean manner on the interior of the bag, usually on an inside pocket. It should be clear and easy to read. Often a counterfeit Chloé will have smudged or very vague stamping.
An authentic bag will have Togo stamped in a clean manner on the interior of the bag, usually on an inside pocket. It should be clear and easy to read. Often a counterfeit Chloé will have smudged or very vague stamping.
Country of Origin
While most Chloé bags are manufactured in Italy, the brand also has factories in France, Romania and Spain. As with all logos, it is important to check the font and typeface of the lettering.
While most Chloé bags are manufactured in Italy, the brand also has factories in France, Romania and Spain. As with all logos, it is important to check the font and typeface of the lettering.
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