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#6,917
NS107 said:
Hi! I would greatly appreciate your feedback on this mini Cesta tote. I have several BV bags (no Cestas) and something seems off about this one, not the least of which is the fact that it has no authenticity tag. Purchased from a reputable national retailer online. Thank you!

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indiaink said:
Please check inside the zippered pocket, a label should be sewn into the seam? Provide photos of front/back, please.
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NS107 said:
Thank you for the reply. I did check there and pulled the pocket inside out to be sure. There is no tag. The second to last photo is of the inside of the pocket.
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indiaink said:
I will ask @V0N1B2 to step in for a look; I don’t see anything obvious but the missing tag is a little odd. Hold tight until we get her thoughts.
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I would be absolutely shocked to see this bag faked. Regular Cestas, for sure, but the Mini? It was only out for one season. Tomas Maier changed the hardware and handle on it for Resort 2019. All other details are consistent with an authentic Mini Cesta. The handles, hardware, heatstamp, zipper, lining...
I'm surprised there is no authenticity tag sewn into the right side of th pocket seam - even if it's sewn in deep. I'm not really sure what to say about it.
OP: what is it other than the lack of authenticity tag that "seems off" to you?
 
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#6,918
V0N1B2 said:
I would be absolutely shocked to see this bag faked. Regular Cestas, for sure, but the Mini? It was only out for one season. Tomas Maier changed the hardware and handle on it for Resort 2019. All other details are consistent with an authentic Mini Cesta. The handles, hardware, heatstamp, zipper, lining...
I'm surprised there is no authenticity tag sewn into the right side of th pocket seam - even if it's sewn in deep. I'm not really sure what to say about it.
OP: what is it other than the lack of authenticity tag that "seems off" to you?
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To be honest, as soon as I took the bag out of the box it seemed off. The leather is very rigid, firm and stiff. Granted, it is a new bag and the leather has not been worn to soften, but I have always found that BV leather has a smooth, soft feel even when new - but this could be a different type of leather than the BV bags I own. The seam in the zip pocket is oddly raised. I checked a few of my other BV bags for comparison but none have the pocket made like that. I wonder if this bag had a repair done in the pocket. Perhaps the tag was removed and it was re-seamed in that process. But what tipped me over the edge to thinking that the bag might not be authentic, is the mirror in the pocket made of cheap plastic with no branding on the back. Thank you so much for the insight. I was inclined to return it immediately but wanted to check in with you experts first to see if I was overreacting. It is a cute bag.
 
#6,919
NS107 said:
To be honest, as soon as I took the bag out of the box it seemed off. The leather is very rigid, firm and stiff. Granted, it is a new bag and the leather has not been worn to soften, but I have always found that BV leather has a smooth, soft feel even when new - but this could be a different type of leather than the BV bags I own. The seam in the zip pocket is oddly raised. I checked a few of my other BV bags for comparison but none have the pocket made like that. I wonder if this bag had a repair done in the pocket. Perhaps the tag was removed and it was re-seamed in that process. But what tipped me over the edge to thinking that the bag might not be authentic, is the mirror in the pocket made of cheap plastic with no branding on the back. Thank you so much for the insight. I was inclined to return it immediately but wanted to check in with you experts first to see if I was overreacting. It is a cute bag.
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Send it back if in doubt.
I’ve never seen a plastic mirror except for the vintage tortoise looking ones. Can you take a pic of it?
 
#6,920
NS107 said:
To be honest, as soon as I took the bag out of the box it seemed off. The leather is very rigid, firm and stiff. Granted, it is a new bag and the leather has not been worn to soften, but I have always found that BV leather has a smooth, soft feel even when new - but this could be a different type of leather than the BV bags I own. The seam in the zip pocket is oddly raised. I checked a few of my other BV bags for comparison but none have the pocket made like that. I wonder if this bag had a repair done in the pocket. Perhaps the tag was removed and it was re-seamed in that process. But what tipped me over the edge to thinking that the bag might not be authentic, is the mirror in the pocket made of cheap plastic with no branding on the back. Thank you so much for the insight. I was inclined to return it immediately but wanted to check in with you experts first to see if I was overreacting. It is a cute bag.
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I can tell you, having had repairs done on a few BV bags over the years, that inside zipped pocket is where they go “in”, so the seam would be oddly raised if that occurred, and that can be where the missing tag has gone.

Would love to see the mirror as well!
 
#6,921
Hi,

Can you please let me know your thoughts on this bag? I bought it myself on ebay (not sure if relevant info but seller sells random second hand stuff, not only purses, and he has 100% positive feedback)

The leather feels like butter and so does the interior lining but it does not have an inside tag (also it doesn’t have signs to be there previously but cut)

Im also concern about the written on the closure, says TOHPO. I’ve been seen some vintage BV and Gucci bags in this and other forums that were determined to be authentic with this written but I read somewhere online that closure should not have any written as it could indicate chinese manufacture, so im confused

I appreciate your thoughts on authenticity and any information regarding year it was made. Please let me know if you need some other pictures

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#6,922
Vintagal said:
Hi,

Can you please let me know your thoughts on this bag? I bought it myself on ebay (not sure if relevant info but seller sells random second hand stuff, not only purses, and he has 100% positive feedback)

The leather feels like butter and so does the interior lining but it does not have an inside tag (also it doesn’t have signs to be there previously but cut)

Im also concern about the written on the closure, says TOHPO. I’ve been seen some vintage BV and Gucci bags in this and other forums that were determined to be authentic with this written but I read somewhere online that closure should not have any written as it could indicate chinese manufacture, so im confused

I appreciate your thoughts on authenticity and any information regarding year it was made. Please let me know if you need some other pictures

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Authentic. Probably the 80s. The tag would have been in the zippered pocket, sewn in on the top side; bad place because it invariably got caught in the zipper and was subsequently removed. TOHPO is a generic/common snap brand used in many bags from Prada to Gucci.
 
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indiaink said:
Authentic. Probably the 80s. The tag would have been in the zippered pocket, sewn in on the top side; bad place because it invariably got caught in the zipper and was subsequently removed. TOHPO is a generic/common snap brand used in many bags from Prada to Gucci.
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Thank you so so much!
Info online can be so confusing sometimes, but I feel much more relieved now! So grateful to be able to count on your expertise
 
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#6,924
Hello! I got my first BV wallet. Could you please help authenticate as I'm not familiar with their wallets? Thank you so much in advance!

Purchased from Fashionphile:
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BOTTEGA VENETA Nappa Ayers Intrecciato Zip Around Wallet Violet

This is an authentic BOTTEGA VENETA Nappa Ayers Intrecciato Zip Around Wallet in Violet. This clutch-sized wallet is crafted of intrecciato tightly woven Nappa leather. The wallet features a 3/4 zipper that opens to a leather interior with a zipper compartment and card slots, patch pockets...
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#6,925
piosavsfan said:
Hello! I got my first BV wallet. Could you please help authenticate as I'm not familiar with their wallets? Thank you so much in advance!

Purchased from Fashionphile:
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BOTTEGA VENETA Nappa Ayers Intrecciato Zip Around Wallet Violet

This is an authentic BOTTEGA VENETA Nappa Ayers Intrecciato Zip Around Wallet in Violet. This clutch-sized wallet is crafted of intrecciato tightly woven Nappa leather. The wallet features a 3/4 zipper that opens to a leather interior with a zipper compartment and card slots, patch pockets...
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Lovely! Er, sorry - yes, it’s authentic. I don’t think “Violet” is the right color name, maybe Mona Lisa? If you are curious, you could PM V0N1B2
 
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#6,927
Hi Authenticaters, first of all thanks for your service. I saw this listings for a BV padded cassette on Vestiatire Collective. But I've got in touch with the seller as we are based in the same country and I need some help authenticating this bag. The seller has sent me more videos and images. I have gone ahead to upload them to this google drive and share the link below.

Will be great to hear your opinion before i go ahead and make the purchase. Much appreciated and thanks so much. :)

Item Name: Bottega Veneta Cassette leather crossbody bag
Seller name or ID: Tung
Working Link to pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1s7EiUd6AO5QQ-EHny2L-QCAr1-ySxTJI?usp=sharing
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#6,928
Educk said:
Hi Authenticaters, first of all thanks for your service. I saw this listings for a BV padded cassette on Vestiatire Collective. But I've got in touch with the seller as we are based in the same country and I need some help authenticating this bag. The seller has sent me more videos and images. I have gone ahead to upload them to this google drive and share the link below.

Will be great to hear your opinion before i go ahead and make the purchase. Much appreciated and thanks so much. :smile:

Item Name: Bottega Veneta Cassette leather crossbody bag
Seller name or ID: Tung
Working Link to pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1s7EiUd6AO5QQ-EHny2L-QCAr1-ySxTJI?usp=sharing
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This has all the hallmarks of an authentic Daniel Lee Bottega Veneta Cassette bag.
 
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