Authenticate This Balenciaga

[Vlad]

IMPORTANT READ-ME

Please see post #1 for complete Balenciaga authentication rules. All requests must be posted in this thread. Authentications are not done via private message or in any other thread.

See the link below for examples of the photos needed and the format they should be in (clear, close up, forward-facing, no angles, right way up, no bends in tags).

https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/required-pics-for-balenciaga-authentication.741442/

A link to the listing in question is required.

It is an authenticator’s right to ignore a request that is not in the proper format. If the listing you are interested in is missing photos it is your responsibility to request them from the seller prior to posting in this thread.

Thanks and be well!

 

[muchstuff]

Hi. Found this Balenciaga and would like some help authenticating it. Thank you very much.

Item Name: Balenciaga First
Pics below

Not a First, looks like a City small.

 

[celine08]

Not a First, looks like a City small.

I have 2 Balenciagas and their zipper pulls are Lampo. Ive attached a photo of the zipper pull of my City

 

[muchstuff]

I have 2 Balenciagas and their zipper pulls are Lampo. Ive attached a photo of the zipper pull of my City

Bal changed the zipper to an upper case B in F/W 2014 I believe.

 

[celine08]

Bal changed the zipper to an upper case B in F/W 2014 I believe.

Im not sure about that, my other Balen bag was purchased later 2014 but the zipper pull is still lampo. If you've done your research and you feel comfortable about the bag go for it, otherwise dont risk it.

 

[muchstuff]

Im not sure about that, my other Balen bag was purchased later 2014 but the zipper pull is still lampo. If you've done your research and you feel comfortable about the bag go for it, otherwise dont risk it.

It's possible that your bag could have been from an earlier season when you purchased post 2014. The alpha letter on the interior tag will tell you which season/year it is. But the zipper logo did in fact change to an upper case B.

 

[celine08]

Possible. They changed a lot from the older version. Even the leather tag inside is different now.

 

[muchstuff]

Possible. They changed a lot from the older version. Even the leather tag inside is different now.

Yup. 2011 saw changes in upper vs lower case. In 2012 they started adding the alpha letter to the interior tag (K tag, F/W 2012) which made it way easier to determine season and year. There have been changes in fonts and various other bits and pieces since then that will help an authenticator determine whether a Bal is real or fake.

 

[rundown08]

Not a First, looks like a City small.

Oh thanks for the clarification. I couldn't tell if it was a First or a City from the tags so based on size I thought it was a First. It does look authentic right?

 

[muchstuff]

Oh thanks for the clarification. I couldn't tell if it was a First or a City from the tags so based on size I thought it was a First. It does look authentic right?

The tags indicate a bag from F/W 2017. I don't see any cause for alarm but I haven't seen many of this season's tags. Anyone else want to weigh in?

 

[rundown08]

The tags indicate a bag from F/W 2017. I don't see any cause for alarm but I haven't seen many of this season's tags. Anyone else want to weigh in?

Yeah same concern about the newer tag. Hopefully someone can help me out regarding the newer tags. Thanks for your input!

 

[muchstuff]

Yeah same concern about the newer tag. Hopefully someone can help me out regarding the newer tags. Thanks for your input!

It's consistent with the correct font and the F/W 2017 A tag has dropped the "fabrique en italie" on the tag back, which matches. I'm also wondering whether anyone could get fakes up that quickly...just my thought though.

 

[nanad]

Hi Balenciaga experts,
I have one question on the balenciaga strap. Is anyone here can help me to show the authentic strap folded?how it should be?

 

[Leila09]

Just heard back from someone I know in Montreal. Keep your money in your pocket on that one!

Oh no... would you be able to explain what you mean? I purchased a purse during their warrhouse sale, and i am now having doubts.
Thanks!

 

[Mani2017]

Can someone please help authenticate this?

 

[Idaskytt]

Hi can you please help me authenticate this bag? I think the handles look a bit weird.. thank you!

Item Name: balenciaga first bag
Item Number: 263133369630
Seller ID: pinkrosemarybuds
Link: https://m.ebay.com/itm/263133369630