Authenticate This BOTTEGA VENETA

[V0N1B2]

Hi,

Item Name: Nodini Crossbody Bag
Seller name or ID: private seller
Comments: I purchased this newer nodini bag lightly used. It looks impeccably made, just like my other, older nodini bag. The leather is soft, and all the details appear right. Original owner lost the mirror and dustbag. However, when I received it, I discovered that it is also missing the originality certified label in the inner zipper pocket. In fact, it appears the pocket seam on the side where there's supposed to be a label, was stitched from the outside (see last 2 pictures). Would you have concerns about the authenticity of this bag?

I am wondering, is it impossible to authenticate the bag without this originality certified label?

Really appreciate all your help and input, thank you.

Interesting.
All the details are consistent with an authentic Nodini Messenger Bag. The zipper, the heatstamp, the quality of the leather, the quality of the interior suede lining, the quality of the stitching... The missing authenticity tag is odd. Everything else points to an authentic item. The interior pocket stitching: I feel like I've seen that somewhere but I can't place it - maybe it was on a Daniel Lee bag. I am also trying to place the colour as well, to figure out if it is a colour consistent with a Nodini made between 2014-2019.
Is it possible this was purchased from an outlet by the original owner?
Unfortunately without that very important authenticity tag, it's almost impossible to give a definitive answer.

I would be very happy to have other members with Nodini-knowledge chime in with their opinions ("authenticator" or not)

 

[indiaink]

Interesting.
All the details are consistent with an authentic Nodini Messenger Bag. The zipper, the heatstamp, the quality of the leather, the quality of the interior suede lining, the quality of the stitching... The missing authenticity tag is odd. Everything else points to an authentic item. The interior pocket stitching: I feel like I've seen that somewhere but I can't place it - maybe it was on a Daniel Lee bag. I am also trying to place the colour as well, to figure out if it is a colour consistent with a Nodini made between 2014-2019.
Is it possible this was purchased from an outlet by the original owner?
Unfortunately without that very important authenticity tag, it's almost impossible to give a definitive answer.

I would be very happy to have other members with Nodini-knowledge chime in with their opinions ("authenticator" or not)

This means there was a repair made at some point. Going in through the inner pocket is the easiest way to do it.

 

[ssyy90]

Ideally, I would like to see photos of the heatstamp and authenticity tag - I don't know if Fashionphile is getting lazy or what. They used to photograph these parts and post them in the listing. Not being able to see those things, I can't give you an informed opinion, but the listing looks to be a Medium Nero Veneta from around 2000-2002.

Thank you so much for your time and expertise! I greatly appreciate it! Here are the additional photos.

 

[V0N1B2]

Thank you so much for your time and expertise! I greatly appreciate it! Here are the additional photos.

The authenticity tag is sewn into the right side of the interior pocket. That’s the thing we need to see.

 

[indiaink]

Hello authenticators I purchased a lanyard from Luxury Closet. It arrived this evening, and it does not feel right to me. The hardware is more black rather then brunito, the woven part seems a little thicker, and the leather is very shiny….but, I’ve purchased 2 lanyards recently from the BV outlet, and the metals are silver-tone on one, goldtone on the other, and the metal itself is very flimsy compared to older lanyards, so maybe this blackish metal could be authentic, but DL era, BV?

Its really difficult to compare the heat stamps on this one and a lanyard i know to be authentic, b/c its partially obscured by the cord, and is very small for my old eyes…DH attempted to take a pic using a magnifier app, not sure if it will suffice.

I am attaching pix in addition to the listing pix. Along with an authentic Nero lanyard to show the differences in both thickness and hardware color. And the dust bag/box it came with (on top), compared with an authentic dust bag/box (bottom). These seem very off to me also, and are different then any of my other ones…..thank you for any input you have!

item name: blue lanyard
Listing number : no item number that i can see
Seller: The Luxury Closet
Link: https://theluxurycloset.com/us-en/product/view?id=586782


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@jbags07 It is an older model, and authentic. I have several of the lanyards, and I don’t think each is exactly the same as the other.

 

[ssyy90]

The authenticity tag is sewn into the right side of the interior pocket. That’s the thing we need to see.

The first photo is the authenticity code. The second photo is what is on the back of the authenticity code. Thank you!

 

[jbags07]

@jbags07 It is an older model, and authentic. I have several of the lanyards, and I don’t think each is exactly the same as the other.

Awesome! Thank you very very Much! I have been hunting lanyards and they are quite hard to find. I am thrilled to have this blue one, and to know its authentic. I appreciate your input and expertise

 

[indiaink]

The first photo is the authenticity code. The second photo is what is on the back of the authenticity code. Thank you!

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This is authentic vintage.

 

[GoStanford]

Hi, sorry I was on a little vacation. I can't really say 100% if it's authentic because the authenticity tag isn't shown but I can't recall ever seeing fakes in this particular style.
If you bought it, please post the relevant pics here when you get it.

Here are some additional photos of the lovely green Catalano Campana. I can see why this came up as a favorite for people in some older posts. It feels strong yet pliable and the color has held up very well. I feel good about this bag purchase (assuming you feel it's authentic). Somebody took care of this bag, kept the original cards that came with it, treated it well.

 

[tillywhelan]

 

[indiaink]

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See the first post in this thread for the photos we need, but I can tell you that based on just the tag and zipper pull you've shown, this is not authentic.

 

[V0N1B2]

Here are some additional photos of the lovely green Catalano Campana. I can see why this came up as a favorite for people in some older posts. It feels strong yet pliable and the color has held up very well. I feel good about this bag purchase (assuming you feel it's authentic). Somebody took care of this bag, kept the original cards that came with it, treated it well.
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Thanks for the additional photos. The Catalano Campana is authentic, IMO
I’m not sure about the colour, I don’t have much info from that far back. It may have just been called Olive or something. It’s from around 2004-2005, I think the same year as the Rivets Veneta (whatever year that was).

 

[GoStanford]

Thanks for the additional photos. The Catalano Campana is authentic, IMO
I’m not sure about the colour, I don’t have much info from that far back. It may have just been called Olive or something. It’s from around 2004-2005, I think the same year as the Rivets Veneta (whatever year that was).

Glad to hear it looks authentic! It's beautiful, does look like an Olive, but I think was also referred to as Green in various older threads This is what I remember leather totes feeling like in the mid 2000s, that kind of veined dyed leather, nice and hardy. Off to look up the Rivets Veneta! Thank you @V0N1B2 for all your helpful info and authentication

 

[tillywhelan]

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[tillywhelan]

Hello, I was interested in this cinnabar padded cassette bag, but a couple things may not seem right. The metal lock plate does not have that cupped curve at the pinnacle of the depressed part of the plate (below the BV insignia). The authentication tag looks like fabric, not the papery labels that I have seen in other BV bags. Other features, like the stitching and stamps were looking look to me. If anyone can help, please let me know. I'm trying to post photos. Thanks!

See the first post in this thread for the photos we need, but I can tell you that based on just the tag and zipper pull you've shown, this is not authentic.

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See the first post in this thread for the photos we need, but I can tell you that based on just the tag and zipper pull you've shown, this is not authentic.

Thank you I had trouble downloading a set of photos but did not think the tag was authentic. Is BV continuing to use only the paper like tags (this one looks like fabric) that I see in many authentic BV? Also, on the the cassette bags do all the metal plates feature a cupped curve at the pinnacle of the depressed part of the plate (below the BV insignia). I've seen some on listed bags with undefined curve like in photo below coming from this same bag above. Thank you!