Versace Authentication Thread

[pti_berlioz]

Originally Posted by rbaby

Oh, and the backpack that you linked is a terrible fake too! Again, I'm so sorry.

I should have checked before buying, but I discovered the Purse forum only after.......
I asked the German seller for a refund, he seems serious with 2000 eval and 99,7 positive.
I'll let you know if I get it.....

Thanks so much, at least I won't make a fool of myself proudly wearing a fake

[ajchloelover]

hey does anybody know how to spot a fake versace v bag and what to look for . I would like to purchase one but im not sure what to look for. please i would rather not buy a fake and look like a retard

[ramblingcaper]

Hi, in looking for info about this Gianni Versace bag, I found your website, and what a wonderful resource and what a fun read it is!

I sell clothing on ebay, and I'm learning about the purses I'm starting to pick up (but somehow the Coach purses I've found have never made it to auction ). Yesterday I found this purse, and know nothing about Versace purses (although I have sold some of his neckties). In looking around here, none of the real or faux purses look like this mild-mannered purse. Is it real? Just old? or a dismal fake? Thanks so much for your thoughts and opinions!

The bag has no logos or name on the outside - the metal on front isn't engraved.

When the shoulder strap is unsnapped, the "receiver" snaps are stamped "STOCKO--4--".

The soldering on the "spear" in front is sort of messy, and the chain holding the spear is heavy, and the soldering on each of the links is apparent, too. (although I'm not familiar with soldering work, maybe this is the way it is, good quality or not).

The bag does feel like very nice leather.

The lining is printed with "Gianni Versace", then a space of 3 inches, then the name again, rows of this, separated by light blue lines.

The nameplate is leather, not metal, and the stitching goes a bit into the lettering of "Made in Italy".

I think the zip pull on the pocket is stamped "ITPO" or "OPTI".

And the pics:

http://www23.pair.com/rambling/Photo...ceFrClosed.JPG

http://www23.pair.com/rambling/Photo...saceFrOpen.JPG

http://www23.pair.com/rambling/Photo...ersaceSide.JPG

http://www23.pair.com/rambling/Photo...StrapSnaps.JPG

http://www23.pair.com/rambling/Photo...eSnapsOpen.JPG

http://www23.pair.com/rambling/Photo...eStitching.JPG

http://www23.pair.com/rambling/Photo...rsaceSpike.JPG

http://www23.pair.com/rambling/Photo...sure%20(2).JPG

http://www23.pair.com/rambling/Photo...penTopView.JPG

http://www23.pair.com/rambling/Photo...rsaceLabel.JPG

http://www23.pair.com/rambling/Photo...VersaceZip.JPG

http://www23.pair.com/rambling/Photo...ceInterior.JPG

Thanks so much!

[ajchloelover]

im sorry i forgot to post the pictures can someone please help me determine if these versace bags are real . rbaby you seem very knowledgable about versace bags can you please help me i'm in desperate need of this bag lol

[kittypurse]

I wish i could help

[rbaby]

Originally Posted by ramblingcaper

Hi, in looking for info about this Gianni Versace bag, I found your website, and what a wonderful resource and what a fun read it is! I sell clothing on ebay, and I'm learning about the purses I'm starting to pick up (but somehow the Coach purses I've found have never made it to auction ). Yesterday I found this purse, and know nothing about Versace purses (although I have sold some of his neckties). In looking around here, none of the real or faux purses look like this mild-mannered purse. Is it real? Just old? or a dismal fake? Thanks so much for your thoughts and opinions! Thanks so much!

I'm sorry, but this is a fake. You are right, the craftmanship of a Versace (even an older one) is never this poor!

[rbaby]

Originally Posted by ajchloelover

im sorry i forgot to post the pictures can someone please help me determine if these versace bags are real . rbaby you seem very knowledgable about versace bags can you please help me i'm in desperate need of this bag lol

Sorry about the delay! I cannot see the pics. Can you try uploading them another way, or maybe posting a link?

[ajchloelover]

sorry about that i'm not true computer savvy so i will try another way .

[ramblingcaper]

Originally Posted by rbaby

I'm sorry, but this is a fake. You are right, the craftmanship of a Versace (even an older one) is never this poor!

Thank you so much, rbaby. In addition to the poor workmanship, do you know if the lining and the inside label are indications of a fake, too - that is, no real Versace bags had linings or labels like that?

Thanks so much!

[fashionlover123]

is this authentic? Many thanks

http://cgi.ebay.com/AUTH-1895-VERSAC...QQcmdZViewItem

[rbaby]

Originally Posted by fashionlover123

is this authentic? Many thanks http://cgi.ebay.com/AUTH-1895-VERSACE-WHITE-METALLIC-CHAIN-LOGO-PURSE-BAG_W0QQitemZ380020535507QQihZ025QQcategoryZ63852Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I would like to see a close up of the Medusa icons on the frame closure of the bag, but so far this looks good to me!

[doogle]

Hello - Could some authenticate this for me and tell me the name, year and retail. I cant find a stamp of any kind should there be one? Any info would be most grateful :o)

[rbaby]

Originally Posted by doogle

Hello - Could some authenticate this for me and tell me the name, year and retail. I cant find a stamp of any kind should there be one? Any info would be most grateful :o)

I have seen a style very similar to this, but in all black or all white, never in this combination. Also, the strap on this is VERY different than the strap on the ones I have seen at the boutique. The Greco pattern and the interior plate (with the stitching all around) look very off to me. The top of the bag, where the zipper is-- should not look like this. It looks like the bag is a bit longer than the white zipper part on either side (and the zipper has that hang over effect too). I'm thinking A+++ or super-fake, but that's JMO. Maybe someone else can chime in, or you could take it to the Versace boutique. Sorry, I wish I could be of more help with this.

Okay, I did a little research with the style I mentioned, and now I am more confident... Sorry, I'm pretty sure this is a fake.

[doogle]

Eeeek really! Thanks for your help. I have a client that I sell her stuff for and she is a mad Versace, Chanel and Dior buyer that would never buy fakes so Im really surprised. I've only asked the question because I dont know the names and not clued up on the brands and she's very hard to get hold of so I thought I'd get some answers here. Thanks again for your help. What was the style you mentioned? Anyone else have any comments?? :o)

[rbaby]

Originally Posted by doogle

Eeeek really! Thanks for your help. I have a client that I sell her stuff for and she is a mad Versace, Chanel and Dior buyer that would never buy fakes so Im really surprised. I've only asked the question because I dont know the names and not clued up on the brands and she's very hard to get hold of so I thought I'd get some answers here. Thanks again for your help. What was the style you mentioned? Anyone else have any comments?? :o)

Here's a pic of the one I'm referring to. Click the thumbnail to enlarge.