Authenticate This Chloe

[malanpp]

Originally Posted by Lescoy

malanpp - Hi - the zipper - not all zippers are marked - so that in itself isn't an issue. I do want to see teh 'Chloe' engraving - thats the important part. Just post the photos when you receive them - we'll be happy to check.

Thank you so much, Lescoy. You're the best!

[Lescoy]

Originally Posted by sandrahelen21

hello again, I've uploaded the pictures. this bag is a petrol blue colour, and has no serial number tag inside. http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/7070/chloe016.jpg http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/1174/chloe015.jpg http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/9391/chloe014.jpg http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/3229/chloe013.jpg http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/1990/chloe012.jpg http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/2976/chloe011.jpg http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/3758/chloe010.jpg http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/2079/chloe009.jpg http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/2464/chloe008.jpg http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/1954/chloe007.jpg http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/9907/chloe006.jpg http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/1399/chloe005.jpg http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/7606/chloe004.jpg http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/8122/chloe003.jpg http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/3950/chloe002.jpg http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/3593/chloe001.jpg many thanks sandra

sandrahelen21 - Hi there - The Kerala should have a serial/date tag inside. Can you check the inner pocket and also at the seams. Its not large and girls can and do miss them.

I'm not happy with what I can see - the engravings look 'off' as does the leather I'm afraid. Did you buy this on auction?

[Lescoy]

Originally Posted by malanpp

Hello. A general question for authenticity here. Should all zips on a real Chloe bag have logo from the zip manufacturer, such as "riri" or "YKK", embossed on the back side? Could you ladies check your bags and let me know? I know mine do. Thanks.

malanpp - Hi - Chloe use differing zippers from differing manufacturers. RiRi, YKK and also Lampo have been used. The also use unmarked zippers - so the zipper in itself i.e., the manufacturer really can't be used as a tool for authentication. The engraving - i.e., 'Chloe' that is important as the zipper pull should be engraved - although not on the paddy, but on the Silverado, Betty, Edith etc. So its important that we see that engraving to check it out.

[sandrahelen21]

hi,
This bag definitely has no serial tag inside, not even in the inner pockets. I didn't buy it online. It's from a friend that deals in second hand bags. i was given a few days to think about purchasing the bag.

many thanks

[Lescoy]

Originally Posted by CristalMeth

Hi again Lescoy! I have the grenat photos you asked for finally! Original bag: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=260402469049 New detail shots http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...yangel/1-8.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...Attachment.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...yangel/3-6.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...yangel/4-6.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...yangel/5-4.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...yangel/6-4.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...yangel/7-2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ityangel/8.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ityangel/9.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...tyangel/10.jpg Hope these help! Thanks so much.

CristalMeth - Hi there - I wonder - can you load these into an actual album which will give us the ability to enlarge? I'd also like another photo of the main plate - taken in better light and straight on. The underside of the padlock which shows the heatstamp is facing upwards. Also the additional shoulder strap for this one. A clear straight on shot of the inner heatstamp - taken with the leather taut. I really want to check these areas. Also - if you could possibly post the whole bag - front and back so we can see the 'whole picture'. Thanks.

[Lescoy]

Originally Posted by sandrahelen21

hi, This bag definitely has no serial tag inside, not even in the inner pockets. I didn't buy it online. It's from a friend that deals in second hand bags. i was given a few days to think about purchasing the bag. many thanks

sandrahelen21 - Hi there - it should have a tag. I really don't think this is authentic. The leather looks wrong - and the engravings are 'off'. The heatstamp too - the leather appears really quite shiny - and for me - this bag isn't authentic. If you have a look above - there is another Kerala which has been posted - a slightly different colour of blue - but its fake - and for me - this one is too. I have a Kerala - and it definitely should have an inner tag - even the new ones have inner tags, although they aren't necessarily made in Italy. I've never seen the 'Bronze Italy' on hardware. On the clip on the front - the actual push ball - does it have engraving on it?

[Lescoy]

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[sandrahelen21]

Originally Posted by Lescoy

sandrahelen21 - Hi there - it should have a tag. I really don't think this is authentic. The leather looks wrong - and the engravings are 'off'. The heatstamp too - the leather appears really quite shiny - and for me - this bag isn't authentic. If you have a look above - there is another Kerala which has been posted - a slightly different colour of blue - but its fake - and for me - this one is too. I have a Kerala - and it definitely should have an inner tag - even the new ones have inner tags, although they aren't necessarily made in Italy. I've never seen the 'Bronze Italy' on hardware. On the clip on the front - the actual push ball - does it have engraving on it?

is this the push ball you mean? there's no engraving.

[Lescoy]

Originally Posted by sandrahelen21

is this the push ball you mean? there's no engraving.

sandrahelen21 - Yes, thats it. It should have 'Chloe' engraved on it.

[mere girl]

Originally Posted by Lescoy

mere girl - Hi there - the angle of the photos isn't really ideal - they aren't straight on - and so its making it more difficult to assess the detailing. The engraving on the hardware - the fastener - it looks quite chubby - but I think the photo has been resized so that does distort the view. The engraving on the zipper pull - its not clear because of the angle - if it were straight on - it would be much easier. The leather looks a little odd IMO - and right now - I'm not totally happy to authenticate based on these photos. As an aside - the seller recently sold a Mulberry holdall (vintage) and it does - IMO - look ok, although again the photos aren't the best. Not sure if you would be able to get additional photos at this point - but if you can - it would be useful.

Hi - thanks again! I have asked the seller for better photos - Brigitte0810 also thought the leather looked a bit strange - is this because of the discolouration?
I will post further pics if I recieve them - many thanks, x

[Lescoy]

Originally Posted by mere girl

Hi - thanks again! I have asked the seller for better photos - Brigitte0810 also thought the leather looked a bit strange - is this because of the discolouration? I will post further pics if I recieve them - many thanks, x

mere girl - Hi there - the leather looks kind of mottled - You can see it on the inner heatstamp - so IMO I'd be thinking this were more likely to be a goat leather - as you can get that effect - but we don't have tags which would confirm (or otherwise) that thought - so we really need to see the detailing as best we can.

[sandrahelen21]

Originally Posted by Lescoy

sandrahelen21 - Yes, thats it. It should have 'Chloe' engraved on it.

many thanks Lescoy

[irsastory]

dear a-team, how's this bag look? tia

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-BEAUTI...%3A1|294%3A200

[Lescoy]

Originally Posted by irsastory

dear a-team, how's this bag look? tia http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-BEAUTIFUL-CHLOE-THE-BABY-PADDINGTON-RARE_W0QQitemZ170336416214QQcmdZViewItemQQptZWomen _s_Bags?hash=item27a8d771d6&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_ trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A4|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A131 8|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A200

irsastory - Hi there - need additional photos. Want to see the underside of the padlock and also the key. Side buckles to check the engraving. A clearer photo of that serial/date tag. Also I'd like to see the inner heatstamp again - as the inner zipper pull looks nylon - and want to check that. - but with the leather taut. Also any care cards, hangtags and dustbag which may be available. Hopefully the seller will oblige.

[irsastory]

thank you for your advice Lescoy, i'll post back these pics as soon as i get them