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jburgh · Feb 2nd, 2009, 12:34 PM

Learning is fun! Here you will learn what the mysterious numbers refer to...

The S/S 2009, and for all of 2008 the BV authenticity tag is white, fabric and rectangular. It is approximately 1-1/2 inches long and 1/2 inch tall. The tag is sewn into the lining or into a pocket of the bag. Sometimes it is difficult to find.

One side of the tag is printed with the Bottega Veneta logo and has the words "MADE IN ITALY" underneath.

The reverse side of the tag (all tags) is printed with 3 lines text.
Line one is: "CERTIFICATO DI ORIGINALITA"
Line two is: "this label certifies that this product is an"
Line three is: "original trademark product of Bottega Veneta"

Then next two lines refer to the actual item

Line one has: Style Number / leather code / color code
Line two has: EPEV Year of manufacture / lot number

Because fakers would love to know what all the numbers mean, we do not disclose this list.

egoiste · Jun 9th, 2009, 12:03 PM

Is this for all BV bags, men's and women's? I recently bought a men's tote and there is only the 'Bottega Veneta: Made In Italy" stitched inside.

springrabbit · Jun 11th, 2009, 08:34 PM

egoiste : my men totes have the information on the reverse side of the tag as described by Jburgh - just that the numbers are on 1 line instead of 2.

jburgh : one of my coin pouch in noce, bought from the BV store in DC during the SS09 sale, does not have the BV authencity tag whereas another one in Rame has the tag. The SA explained that some items do not come with the tag. Is this correct?

boxermom · Jul 5th, 2009, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by springrabbit

jburgh : one of my coin pouch in noce, bought from the BV store in DC during the SS09 sale, does not have the BV authencity tag whereas another one in Rame has the tag. The SA explained that some items do not come with the tag. Is this correct?

Yes--I have had coin purses both with and without tags and they were bought at BV stores. I haven't figured out a pattern to which have them and which don't, but there probably is a reason.

designergoods · Aug 9th, 2009, 11:35 PM

In regards to the paperwork that is included with each BV item purchased, there are usually two different types. One explains the leather type, the other has a set of numbers, 1,2,3,...,9,0. Does anyone know what this represents?

bikedogs · Aug 12th, 2009, 02:15 PM

Are the tags different on the bags made for the outlet stores. I recently purchased a bag at one of the BV outlets. I think the bag was made especially for the outlet because I never saw it before. The tag just said Bottega Veneta.

jburgh · Sep 19th, 2009, 10:07 PM

More tag info on current F/W 2009 tags:

We are seeing tags with information in English on the back. This is a one liner, simply written as "Originality Certified" above the printed numbers. evieV posted these pics to illustrate. They are a little blurry but readable. Not sure if this new format will be carried into 2010 and further.

jburgh · Sep 19th, 2009, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by designergoods

In regards to the paperwork that is included with each BV item purchased, there are usually two different types. One explains the leather type, the other has a set of numbers, 1,2,3,...,9,0. Does anyone know what this represents?

I have been told by BV SAs that the last number after the date is a leather lot number.

One word about color numbers, to confuse things a little more. Some colors have more than one number. This varies with the type of hardware used.

Feb 2nd, 2009, 12:34 PM	#1
jburgh OP BV, Choo, Ferragamo Joined: Aug 2007 Location: where the Corgis frap Posts: 7,219	How to read a BV tag Learning is fun! Here you will learn what the mysterious numbers refer to... The S/S 2009, and for all of 2008 the BV authenticity tag is white, fabric and rectangular. It is approximately 1-1/2 inches long and 1/2 inch tall. The tag is sewn into the lining or into a pocket of the bag. Sometimes it is difficult to find. One side of the tag is printed with the Bottega Veneta logo and has the words "MADE IN ITALY" underneath. The reverse side of the tag (all tags) is printed with 3 lines text. Line one is: "CERTIFICATO DI ORIGINALITA" Line two is: "this label certifies that this product is an" Line three is: "original trademark product of Bottega Veneta" Then next two lines refer to the actual item Line one has: Style Number / leather code / color code Line two has: EPEV Year of manufacture / lot number Because fakers would love to know what all the numbers mean, we do not disclose this list.
	__________________ Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Last edited by jburgh; Sep 19th, 2009 at 10:10 PM.

Aug 12th, 2009, 02:15 PM	#6
bikedogs Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 26	Are the tags different on the bags made for the outlet stores. I recently purchased a bag at one of the BV outlets. I think the bag was made especially for the outlet because I never saw it before. The tag just said Bottega Veneta.
bikedogs Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 26

Sep 19th, 2009, 10:07 PM	#7
jburgh OP BV, Choo, Ferragamo Joined: Aug 2007 Location: where the Corgis frap Posts: 7,219	More tag info on current F/W 2009 tags: We are seeing tags with information in English on the back. This is a one liner, simply written as "Originality Certified" above the printed numbers. evieV posted these pics to illustrate. They are a little blurry but readable. Not sure if this new format will be carried into 2010 and further.
	__________________ Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Last edited by jburgh; Sep 19th, 2009 at 10:11 PM.

Jun 9th, 2009, 12:03 PM	#2
egoiste Member Joined: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 56	Is this for all BV bags, men's and women's? I recently bought a men's tote and there is only the 'Bottega Veneta: Made In Italy" stitched inside.

Jun 11th, 2009, 08:34 PM	#3
springrabbit Member Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas/Singapore Posts: 91	egoiste : my men totes have the information on the reverse side of the tag as described by Jburgh - just that the numbers are on 1 line instead of 2. jburgh : one of my coin pouch in noce, bought from the BV store in DC during the SS09 sale, does not have the BV authencity tag whereas another one in Rame has the tag. The SA explained that some items do not come with the tag. Is this correct?

Aug 9th, 2009, 11:35 PM	#5
designergoods ♥ BV ♥ Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Boutique Posts: 196	In regards to the paperwork that is included with each BV item purchased, there are usually two different types. One explains the leather type, the other has a set of numbers, 1,2,3,...,9,0. Does anyone know what this represents?

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