Paddington Authentification Tips - Add to the List!

[Nads]

Hi ladies, what should be the correct size of the Chloe lettering on the padlock?

Thanks heaps! :)

[SollyTia]

I have just re-posted your link in the authenticate this thread.

It will get seen quicker in there.

[hmwe46]

Adding this to the auth thread:

P = Printemps = Spring

E = Ete = Summer

A = Automne = Autumn

H = Hiver = Winter

[pharmdchick]

This thread helped me so much when I first started buying Chloe, I thought I could share something I have never seen before. I just bought a 02.06 Jaune Paddington second-hand from a reputable buyer. I have 100% confidence in its authenticity. The serial tag is rectangle and made from Chloe butter-soft leather! I guess they ran out of supplies that day in the factory!

[Jilliang05]

I just want to thank you so much for all of your help - I am currently in a battle with PayPal about my new paddington that is 100% fake, because of the information you provided, then bringing it to Neiman Marcus and speaking with the ladies there. I am able to hopefully present a solid case to get my money back and buy myself a REAL ONE at the REAL COUNTER!!! You have been a life saver!

[pandabear]

My 03-07 brun Paddy purchased from the Chloe boutique in CA.

*Hardware has a satin finish (not shiny).
*Serial tag is brown but does not match the brun leather. Looks more like the chocolate color and has a smooth glossy finish with rounded corners. 10 digit serial number separated by rectangular blocks rather than dashes or periods.
*Hangtag in printed only in French on the inside, no English, and only states a serial #(different from the tag inside the bag) that starts with 07A, bag material and lining material. States "Made in Italie" at the bottom. Does not state hardware material. Color is indicated on a sticker placed on the back of the hangtag. The hangtag and the card/envelope that comes in the bag should be printed on textured cardstock that is similar to charcoal paper.
*lining is a brown cotton twill that matches the brun leather.

[pandabear]

Here are some pics of my 07A brun Paddy that I purchased from a Chloe boutique.

*Hardware has a satin finish (not shiny).
*Serial tag is brown but does not match the brun leather. Looks more like the chocolate color and has a smooth glossy finish with rounded corners. 10 digit serial number separated by rectangular blocks rather than dashes or periods.
*Hangtag in printed only in French on the inside, no English, and only states a serial #(different from the tag inside the bag) that starts with 07A, bag material and lining material. States "Made in Italie" at the bottom. Does not state hardware material. Color is indicated on a sticker placed on the back of the hangtag. The hangtag and the card/envelope that comes in the bag should be printed on textured cardstock that is similar to charcoal paper.
*lining is a brown cotton twill that matches the brun leather.

[KMSNYC]

I just received my tweed paddy from Aloha Rag, and I know most of you don't love that bag (still, I do!!) but there are some interesting differences in the markings I wanted to tell you about. Maybe this is old news but I have never seen a paddy with these elements:
1. the heatstamp just says "chloe" with no "made in italy" line
2. The serial number is found on a small black tag on the right side of the interior pocket, and the tag says "made in romania" and then has a serial number.

These new markings will make authenticating even more interesting!

[hmwe46]

great new authentication tips!

in fact I am going to try and move this over there!

[jag]

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[BillySummers]

Thanks for the great thread. I just bought an east west paddington bag in KLCC in KL and its interesting to compare the differences/similarities between genuine and fake bags :)

[shelzbags]

I thank you also for the tutorial, although it made me sick to find out that my Paddington is fake!!! I had all the authentic marks until the "little ball" inside the interior handle base. I've been sick about it ever since--wish I'd known about tpf before I bought!!!

But still--thanks so much for sharing your time and knowledge!!

[susan-sardar]

Hi
Buying a black paddington with diamante lock from ebay but really worried incase i have been conned, do any genuine chloes come with a diamante padlock and key?

[chicky]

Originally Posted by susan-sardar

Hi Buying a black paddington with diamante lock from ebay but really worried incase i have been conned, do any genuine chloes come with a diamante padlock and key?

Hi and welcome
The only bag to 'come' with a diamante lock and key was the Vegas paddington (which is a muted gold bag)
It was a limited edition and retailed for around £999.
You can also get the crystal lock separately, but this on it's own is around £150-£200, i think.
If you post pictures on the 'authenticate this' section someone will take a look for you. x

[miss molly]

Originally Posted by lordguinny

Picture 1: Authentic Paddington with YKK Picture 2: Authentic Paddington with no YKK on the same spot Picture 3: Authentic Bottom Tag Picture 4: Authentic Top Tag Picture 5: More authentic tags

hi,
i have just bought a crystal chloe paddy (off of ebay, big mistake) i was just wondering if the chloe's ever came out in the so called 'Ltd edition crystal chloe' the paddlock and key have the crystal's on it. i'm pretty sure this is a fake , but i still want to know if they came out in a crystal paddy.
thanks