Authenticate This Bottega Veneta

beauxgoris · Apr 17th, 2007, 09:57 PM

I thought it might be a good idea to have a BlueFly authentication thread since so many of us purchased BV items from them. It seems like so far we have all had good luck - but just in case we can all post our BV items and get feedback.

mintpearl · Apr 19th, 2007, 12:06 AM

^ what a GREAT idea, beauxgoris! Thanks for thinking of it!!! I just really hope BlueFly keeps bringing us fantastic deals on BV! What they have had lately is some amazing stuff!
I don't have pics but I do have a question for anyone who can answer: On my two zip up card cases (coin wallets)of the same style from BlueFly, the placement of the authenticity tags were different inside the two wallets...is that normal for BV not to always place their tags in the same place, even for bags/accessories of the same style?

beauxgoris · Apr 19th, 2007, 01:13 PM

1. small BV card case:

beauxgoris · Apr 19th, 2007, 01:14 PM

2. Parma - Violet zip around wallet:

beauxgoris · Apr 19th, 2007, 01:15 PM

3. Bottega Veneta flap makeup bag - clutch:

beauxgoris · Apr 19th, 2007, 01:17 PM

4. Black BV zip around wallet:

beauxgoris · Apr 19th, 2007, 01:18 PM

So what's the verdict ladies?
Authentic??

beauxgoris · Apr 19th, 2007, 05:55 PM

Feedback....

authentic?

boxermom · Apr 19th, 2007, 07:43 PM

They all look good to me, B. Is the zip card case leather inside and is the font inside? I have one in Limo. I love the things you selected.

Your black cosmetic case is the same as the magnolia one you told me about and I ordered. Received it today and it's the real deal!! I'm too tired to post a pic tonight but it's a beautiful little case..

diana · Apr 19th, 2007, 08:21 PM

it all looks real to me, but i'm not an expert!

i got the same black cosmetic clutch from BlueFly and it's so soft!

bagsforme · Apr 19th, 2007, 08:29 PM

They all look authentic to me. Are you keeping both wallets?

erm_chan · Apr 20th, 2007, 12:32 AM

There's a beautiful white flap on BlueFly right now for $864.

mintpearl · Apr 20th, 2007, 12:55 AM

they look lovely, and most importantly look authentic!

ms piggy · Apr 20th, 2007, 11:32 AM

They look authentic, beaux. The cosmetic case is so

. Darn, I need something in Nero or Ebano.

chloehandbags · Apr 21st, 2007, 09:23 AM

What worries me about BV, is that they would be sooooo easy to superfake; particularly in Italy.

Most of them have so few truly distinguishing features, that all you would have to do is get the leather, the construction and the interior heat stamp right and the rest looks like relative child's play, to me...

Other brands have elaborate hardware, all over the place, often stamped or engraved with logos and yet, they sell for the same, or often less, than BV, so it is very hard for the fakers to get everything right and may even not be cost-effective for them to really try hard to do so.

Whereas, BVs are so expensive these days and yet so simple, that it makes it well worth the high-end fakers' time to get the few details they have absolutely perfect.

As their popularity increases, I think BV will need to work hard to produce, hidden, distinguishing features.

Apr 19th, 2007, 12:06 AM	#2
mintpearl Member Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,934	^ what a GREAT idea, beauxgoris! Thanks for thinking of it!!! I just really hope BlueFly keeps bringing us fantastic deals on BV! What they have had lately is some amazing stuff! I don't have pics but I do have a question for anyone who can answer: On my two zip up card cases (coin wallets)of the same style from BlueFly, the placement of the authenticity tags were different inside the two wallets...is that normal for BV not to always place their tags in the same place, even for bags/accessories of the same style? __________________ amethyst~ charcoal~rubisse iris~persimmon~cloud grey

Apr 20th, 2007, 12:32 AM	#12
erm_chan Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 641	There's a beautiful white flap on BlueFly right now for $864. __________________ Wish list Chanel: original coco cabas, black luxe bowler, white perfo jumbo, black metallic reissue Balenciaga: rouge theatre first, anything in blueberry/apple green, black day

Apr 20th, 2007, 12:55 AM	#13
mintpearl Member Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,934	they look lovely, and most importantly look authentic! __________________ amethyst~ charcoal~rubisse iris~persimmon~cloud grey

Apr 21st, 2007, 09:23 AM	#15
chloehandbags Sofa King Sherlock Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 8,938	What worries me about BV, is that they would be sooooo easy to superfake; particularly in Italy. Most of them have so few truly distinguishing features, that all you would have to do is get the leather, the construction and the interior heat stamp right and the rest looks like relative child's play, to me... Other brands have elaborate hardware, all over the place, often stamped or engraved with logos and yet, they sell for the same, or often less, than BV, so it is very hard for the fakers to get everything right and may even not be cost-effective for them to really try hard to do so. Whereas, BVs are so expensive these days and yet so simple, that it makes it well worth the high-end fakers' time to get the few details they have absolutely perfect. As their popularity increases, I think BV will need to work hard to produce, hidden, distinguishing features. __________________ Still missing Phoebe... 'My boss, Ralph Toledano [president of Chloé], always says to me that people come to buy at Chloé for what it is, so it does not make sense to order a Chinese and get delivered an Indian!' - Phoebe Philo, May 2005. Last edited by chloehandbags; Apr 21st, 2007 at 09:32 AM.

Apr 17th, 2007, 09:57 PM	#1
beauxgoris Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,312	I thought it might be a good idea to have a BlueFly authentication thread since so many of us purchased BV items from them. It seems like so far we have all had good luck - but just in case we can all post our BV items and get feedback.

Apr 19th, 2007, 01:13 PM	#3
beauxgoris Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,312	1. small BV card case:

Apr 19th, 2007, 01:14 PM	#4
beauxgoris Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,312	2. Parma - Violet zip around wallet:

Apr 19th, 2007, 01:15 PM	#5
beauxgoris Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,312	3. Bottega Veneta flap makeup bag - clutch:

Apr 19th, 2007, 01:17 PM	#6
beauxgoris Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,312	4. Black BV zip around wallet:

Apr 19th, 2007, 01:18 PM	#7
beauxgoris Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,312	So what's the verdict ladies? Authentic??

Apr 19th, 2007, 05:55 PM	#8
beauxgoris Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,312	Feedback.... authentic?

Apr 19th, 2007, 07:43 PM	#9
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 9,140	They all look good to me, B. Is the zip card case leather inside and is the font inside? I have one in Limo. I love the things you selected. Your black cosmetic case is the same as the magnolia one you told me about and I ordered. Received it today and it's the real deal!! I'm too tired to post a pic tonight but it's a beautiful little case..

Apr 19th, 2007, 08:21 PM	#10
diana shopaholic Joined: Mar 2006 Location: California Posts: 1,554	it all looks real to me, but i'm not an expert! i got the same black cosmetic clutch from BlueFly and it's so soft!

Apr 19th, 2007, 08:29 PM	#11
bagsforme Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,026	They all look authentic to me. Are you keeping both wallets?

Apr 20th, 2007, 11:32 AM	#14
ms piggy shawl mania Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 5,896	They look authentic, beaux. The cosmetic case is so . Darn, I need something in Nero or Ebano.