Authenticate This Marc Jacobs

Vlad · May 10th, 2006, 05:34 AM

Please post authenticity questions related to Marc Jacobs in this thread.

Should one of your items be questioned in this thread, you are welcome to provide additional pictures or materials supporting its authenticity.

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All Authenticate This threads on tPF are meant to provide assistance to shoppers who are uncertain about the legitimacy and authenticity of designer goods. The evaluations posted by tPF's members are only opinions that stem from personal experiences as shoppers and collectors. They are not legally binding or professional authentications and are not to be treated as such.

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youngprof · May 10th, 2006, 06:28 PM

Great idea! Thank you Vlad!

mariam1 · May 14th, 2006, 10:59 PM

What is this bag called?? Does it look fake? Thanks for your help!!

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emoem · May 14th, 2006, 11:04 PM

Hello all!

I previously posted under the thread "How do you actually get an MJ bag authenticated?"

I purchased this bag (black Elise) from eBay. The seller said that she originally bought it from the Saks outlet. The pictures looked good. Now that it has arrived though, I'm starting to have some doubts:

- Is the leather supposed to have a slight grain on it (versus being totally smooth)?

- Speaking of which, should there be a difference between the leather on the front/back of the bag and the side panels?

- Is the bag supposed to be slightly slouchy as opposed to being totally stiff and upright?

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

And if it is NOT authentic, please let me down easy, ladies!!! This was going to be my very first "big purchase" bag ever! (Nothing like the first time, right)? Fortunately, the seller wrote me that she would refund the total if it was not found to be authentic, but still, I'm afraid of the disappointment...

Thank you for your help!

mharvey816 · May 14th, 2006, 11:22 PM

From those pics, I would say, IMHO, that your Elise is authentic. You've got pics of all the things I would check (zipper, nameplate, etc) and they look as they should. And there is definitely a grain of sorts on an MJ bag (subtle but it's there) and they do tend to slouch, even when the design is more structured, such as the Elise.

It's a beautiful bag and I hope you enjoy it!

emoem · May 15th, 2006, 12:32 PM

*feeling hopeful*

Thank you mharvey!

*jennifer* · May 15th, 2006, 06:46 PM

how does this baby stam/quilted clutch look??

http://cgi.ebay.com/MARC-JACOBS-QUIL...QQcmdZViewItem

thank you!!

kahk3000 · May 16th, 2006, 03:15 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/MARC-JACOBS-Blak...QQcmdZViewItem

any thoughts on this one?

jag · May 16th, 2006, 03:24 PM

emoem- I think it looks authentic. Looks very similar (leather, and authenticity markers) to my Blake, including the RIRI zipper.

as for jenniferm's stam: I thought stams have RIRI zippers as well, but I am not familiar enough with stams to be sure. I would see if another PF member with a stam can email you pics of the underside of their zipper to make sure its legit. Also the leather looks a bit shiny- again, I am no expert though. Just my 2cents.

kahk300- looks good but would wait until more members weight in as to authenticity.

kahk3000 · May 16th, 2006, 03:29 PM

thanks Jag!

jag · May 16th, 2006, 03:32 PM

^^ Sorry I was not more help! I just want to make sure that I did not miss anything, and want you to be confident that its the real thing!!! Good luck!!!

kahk3000 · May 16th, 2006, 03:39 PM

thanks! i have no clue how to tell real MJ from fake. any tips?

*jennifer* · May 16th, 2006, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kahk3000

http://cgi.ebay.com/MARC-JACOBS-Blak...QQcmdZViewItem

any thoughts on this one?

the first picture gives the bag some weird bulging at the pockets, but it could just be a bad photo...
the zipper for this is right, but you should ask for pictures of the sides of the zipper and the inside metal plate.

kahk3000 · May 16th, 2006, 04:36 PM

thanks jennifer!

emoem · May 16th, 2006, 06:23 PM

Jag- Thank you! Any thoughts are much appreciated- I can feel myself starting to relax a little bit now)!

kahk300- I've found this link to be really helpful as far as things to look out for. I hope it helps!

http://members.ebay.com/ws2/eBayISAP...erid=vogue1966

May 10th, 2006, 05:34 AM	#1
Vlad Administrator Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL	Authenticate This Marc Jacobs Please post authenticity questions related to Marc Jacobs in this thread. Should one of your items be questioned in this thread, you are welcome to provide additional pictures or materials supporting its authenticity. Do not handle your disputes with other members in this thread but take your differences to Private Messages. Failure to do so can result in banning. Please utilize the "Quote" feature when responding directly to another post. Disclaimer All Authenticate This threads on tPF are meant to provide assistance to shoppers who are uncertain about the legitimacy and authenticity of designer goods. The evaluations posted by tPF's members are only opinions that stem from personal experiences as shoppers and collectors. They are not legally binding or professional authentications and are not to be treated as such. For questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact the forum administration via the forum's contact form. Last edited by Vlad; Dec 3rd, 2007 at 02:26 PM.

May 10th, 2006, 06:28 PM	#2
youngprof Member	Re: --- Authenticate This MJ --- Great idea! Thank you Vlad!

May 14th, 2006, 10:59 PM	#3
mariam1 Member	Re: --- Authenticate This MJ --- Please Help - is this MJ Real??! What is this bag called?? Does it look fake? Thanks for your help!! http://www.snappysalesmgr.com/images...796-image1.JPG http://www.snappysalesmgr.com/images...796-image2.JPG http://www.snappysalesmgr.com/images...796-image3.JPG http://www.snappysalesmgr.com/images...796-image4.JPG http://www.snappysalesmgr.com/images...796-image5.JPG http://www.snappysalesmgr.com/images...796-image6.JPG

May 14th, 2006, 11:22 PM	#5
mharvey816 Handbag Fanatic Location: Fairfax County VA	Re: --- Authenticate This MJ --- From those pics, I would say, IMHO, that your Elise is authentic. You've got pics of all the things I would check (zipper, nameplate, etc) and they look as they should. And there is definitely a grain of sorts on an MJ bag (subtle but it's there) and they do tend to slouch, even when the design is more structured, such as the Elise. It's a beautiful bag and I hope you enjoy it!

May 15th, 2006, 12:32 PM	#6
emoem Member Location: Southern CA	Re: --- Authenticate This MJ --- feeling hopeful Thank you mharvey!

May 15th, 2006, 06:46 PM	#7
jennifer un conte de fées	Re: --- Authenticate This MJ --- how does this baby stam/quilted clutch look?? http://cgi.ebay.com/MARC-JACOBS-QUIL...QQcmdZViewItem thank you!!

May 16th, 2006, 03:15 PM	#8
kahk3000 Member	Re: --- Authenticate This MJ --- http://cgi.ebay.com/MARC-JACOBS-Blak...QQcmdZViewItem any thoughts on this one? __________________ the list keeps getting longer and longer......

May 16th, 2006, 03:24 PM	#9
jag Location: Michigan	Re: --- Authenticate This MJ --- emoem- I think it looks authentic. Looks very similar (leather, and authenticity markers) to my Blake, including the RIRI zipper. as for jenniferm's stam: I thought stams have RIRI zippers as well, but I am not familiar enough with stams to be sure. I would see if another PF member with a stam can email you pics of the underside of their zipper to make sure its legit. Also the leather looks a bit shiny- again, I am no expert though. Just my 2cents. kahk300- looks good but would wait until more members weight in as to authenticity.

May 16th, 2006, 03:29 PM	#10
kahk3000 Member	Re: --- Authenticate This MJ --- thanks Jag! __________________ the list keeps getting longer and longer......

May 16th, 2006, 03:32 PM	#11
jag Location: Michigan	Re: --- Authenticate This MJ --- ^^ Sorry I was not more help! I just want to make sure that I did not miss anything, and want you to be confident that its the real thing!!! Good luck!!!

May 16th, 2006, 03:39 PM	#12
kahk3000 Member	Re: --- Authenticate This MJ --- thanks! i have no clue how to tell real MJ from fake. any tips? __________________ the list keeps getting longer and longer......

May 16th, 2006, 04:36 PM	#14
kahk3000 Member	Re: --- Authenticate This MJ --- thanks jennifer! __________________ the list keeps getting longer and longer......

May 16th, 2006, 06:23 PM	#15
emoem Member Location: Southern CA	Re: --- Authenticate This MJ --- Jag- Thank you! Any thoughts are much appreciated- I can feel myself starting to relax a little bit now)! kahk300- I've found this link to be really helpful as far as things to look out for. I hope it helps! http://members.ebay.com/ws2/eBayISAP...erid=vogue1966