I'm almost certain I have seen this vintage style before--very unusual. I believe it's authentic.
Authenticate This Bottega Veneta
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I'm almost certain I have seen this vintage style before--very unusual. I believe it's authentic.
Authentic, recent vintage - prior to Tomas Maier. Note that during this period the font was not serif. I am basing my judgement on the authenticity tag, position of that tag, the font on the zipper pull, and the type of zipper pull that would have been used when they started putting in multiple pockets, i.e., cell phone, etc. They were producing unique shapes/styles during this period, not necessarily the classics of earlier, or now.
By the way, this seller did a great job of pictorially documenting her bag. She has only been active since January, but she has a nice amount of transactions.
Other than condition issues she pointed out, looks good to me.
All modern tags (the white ones) should have a numerical code on the reverse side, as do the brown ones with the arrows. I do not know if the colorful, earlier tags had numerical codes or not. (boxermom, do you know?)
Do you have a picture of the authenticity tag under discussion or can you describe it?
It looks good to me. If you want to be absolutely certain, ask for a clear pic of the authenticity tag inside, but everything checks out.
Hi Baggiana - here's the tag. Is it possible that it's real without the numerical code? I think it's from 2005. Thanks so much for the help!!
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http://cgi.ebay.com/SALE-1-5K-BOTTE...ryZ63852QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
How about this??
I'm really drawn to those with the chains - I wonder how much weight it adds?
thanks
How about this??
I'm really drawn to those with the chains - I wonder how much weight it adds?
thanks
From what I can see of the impressed namestamp, the font look good. On the otherhand, there should be numbers directly below the words "origninal trademark product of Bottega Veneta." Can you tell if they are somehow sewn into the seam, where you might see a suggestion of some other printing, but in black/grey? Also your picture lets me see that the lining of both the bag and the pocket are correct.
I have been told that the copies are getting better, but I have really not seen that to be the case... there is usually something glaringly different like the weight of the suede, the stitching, the looseness of the weaving (intrecciato), the font, the color - something. It would be good if you could gently ease the seam away from the printing to see if you could see something else that is below the attachment. I would be hesitant, but there is always a possiblity that the label was sewn in such a way to put these numbers out of view. Also, the edge of the tag should look somewhat performated... not smooth - a couple of "bumps"/per edge, and should be opaque -you cannot read the front through the back, etc. In some cases, I have had to trust my gut, but only when I can actually examine the bag in person. In that case, I carefully examine the zipper, and the zipper pull to make certain that it is the style and kind used in that style of handbag. Do you want to post additional pics of the handbag?
I do not know if this helped you. Sorry that I could not be more definitive. I would try to ease apart the seam (with your fingers only - clean hands, etc!!!) where the label is attached to see if there is some kind of writing below the seam...
Is there anyone else who can weigh in on this???
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The impressed namestamp looks good, but I would ask the seller to post or send you a clear picture of the front and back of the authenticity tag.
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