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Old Aug 26th, 2008, 05:27 PM   #1
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Default Silver/Black ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Scarf - Real or Fake?

I'm not sure where to post this as I couldn't find an "Authenticate This" thread for Alexander McQueen. If it's the wrong place, my apologies! Is this Silver/Black Skull Scarf an Authentic Alexander McQueen? Does anyone have this scarf, is it truly Silver in color? Many thanks.

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Old Aug 26th, 2008, 07:07 PM   #2
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For me, the only real way to tell is to ask the seller for a clear picture of the tag that's on the scarf.

Here's a handy "how to tell real from fake" guide that I posted based on scarves that I purchased:

McQueen skull scarves: how to tell real from fake
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Old Aug 26th, 2008, 08:44 PM   #3
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For me, the only real way to tell is to ask the seller for a clear picture of the tag that's on the scarf.

Here's a handy "how to tell real from fake" guide that I posted based on scarves that I purchased:

McQueen skull scarves: how to tell real from fake
Thanks so much for the guide! I'm going to ask the Seller to post a clearer picture of the tag on the scarf.

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Old Aug 27th, 2008, 03:14 AM   #4
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Conclusion - This is a FAKE McQueen Scarf

Thanks so much for your Guide, lorihmatthews, you're a life-saver! The Seller sent me a picture of the label. Notice the bottom stroke of the "L" & "E" in the picture below, it's slanting to the right in an upward direction. The bottom stroke of the "L" & "E" on the Authentic scarf goes directly upward, there's No Slanting! Also, the color of the label is the same as the Fake one. I'm pretty sure this scarf is a FAKE from the above deductions. Thanks again for your help!


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Old Aug 27th, 2008, 12:04 PM   #5
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Actually I think it might be real ... can you ask the seller to take a CLEAR picture of the tag?

Have you checked out AlexanderMcQueen.com or called the stores in LV or NY to ask about this style scarf? I think the seller has inflated the retail price.

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Old Aug 27th, 2008, 02:02 PM   #6
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Actually I think it might be real ... can you ask the seller to take a CLEAR picture of the tag?

Have you checked out AlexanderMcQueen.com or called the stores in LV or NY to ask about this style scarf? I think the seller has inflated the retail price.
This is what another member, Rai, says about this scarf:

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I remember this scarf from a fews years back, I was in the McQueen store in NYC and they had it. I remember the silver details seemed like they were ironed on, they felt plasticky, I didn't like the way it felt at all. The SA was telling me they were selling like crazy, but myself and another customer that were there at the time, both passed on that scarf, and bought the original one instead. It just didn't feel right, I swear those silver details felt a little on the rubbery side, and seemed like they would peel off in the future.

I remember this scarf being in the $265 range.
I'll ask the Seller to take another picture of the tag and see if she'll do it. However, in view of what's said about the scarf and its "inflated" price, I'll most likely pass on this one. Thanks again for your help!
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