Authentic vs. Fake Black Epi's?

[bagnshoofetish]

How does one tell a fake from a real black epi? Like say for the
Saint-Jaques Pignees Longues?

 

[Irissy]

I think the real black epi becomes softer with use while the fake epi stays stiff but this is just my observation with epi wallets. I'm not sure about the bags.

 

[bagnshoofetish]

but what about visually? placement of handles or any other specifics I should look for?

 

[ValleyO]

It seems to me that the LV symbol in the lower right hand corner is always clearer and more precise on the authentic bags, while the fakes can be sloppy.

 

[bagsnbags]

I don't know much about epi but I know some fakers can't get LV stamp right and has plastic looking material..

 

[jsg]

mostly on the stamp, for me i think the fake ones usually have a deep stamping while an authentic one, though ighter is much pleasing to the eye, hahah, but in the epi i usually look at the sides/seams-- fake ones are usually obvious bec they paint it to match the epi color (side of straps) it's harder in black. i think the mandarin is the easiest to spot just bec they cant get the brightness of the orange...

 

[Luccibag]

That's a tough call. Sometimes I find even the real epi ones look fake to me.

 

[SELFstyled]

I'd look for the embossing of the LV on the right hand corner. The fake ones are usually look harsh.