Authenticate This PROENZA SCHOULER

Hi, new to this forum.
Can someone help authenticate this bag for me?
Also, I purchased it as "new;" the photos don't really show but the suede is quite nappy and a tiny bit faded in patches. Is this normal for light wear on suede PS's or should I assume it is well worn?
Thank you!!
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Hi, it's authentic.
For the condition it's could be this dual color style, the single color suede usually holds up well.
Welcome to the forums too.
 
Hi Ellie,

This is sort of a twofold authentication question. I purchased this Keep All bag from The Real Real...

1. The bag: It's stamped as a sample, which was not put in the listing, so I didn't realize that before purchase. The most obvious differences between this sample bag and my other Keep Alls is that the handles are several inches shorter - it's definitely more of a "hand" bag - and the outer label embossing is imperfect. I don't have too much doubt on authenticity, but wanted to run it by you for peace of mind. :smile:


2. The leather: So, another odd thing is that TRR had the bag listed as croc *embossed* suede... But as far as I can tell, I'm almost positive it's actual [sueded] crocodile. I know it might be hard to gauge via photo, but what's your take? Have you ever come across another similarly odd sample?

Thanks so much for your time!

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Hi Ellie,

This is sort of a twofold authentication question. I purchased this Keep All bag from The Real Real...

1. The bag: It's stamped as a sample, which was not put in the listing, so I didn't realize that before purchase. The most obvious differences between this sample bag and my other Keep Alls is that the handles are several inches shorter - it's definitely more of a "hand" bag - and the outer label embossing is imperfect. I don't have too much doubt on authenticity, but wanted to run it by you for peace of mind. :smile:


2. The leather: So, another odd thing is that TRR had the bag listed as croc *embossed* suede... But as far as I can tell, I'm almost positive it's actual [sueded] crocodile. I know it might be hard to gauge via photo, but what's your take? Have you ever come across another similarly odd sample?

Thanks so much for your time!

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Hi, I agree it's authentic.
We have seen several bags with the sample marking in this thread, so it looks ok. Perhaps the shorter handles could have been a test for the PS1 Travel bag: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/proenza-schouler-ps1-travel-bag-reference-thread.693298/ Or just meant to be a luxurious handheld style.

Yes the leather looks like sueded croc! The silver hardware is also in line with the exotic PS bags, see: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/proenza-schouler-exotic-bags-and-slg-reference-thread.673895/

Congrats on this rare PS1! :smile: It's gorgeous! :love:
 
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Hi, I agree it's authentic.
We have seen several bags with the sample marking in this thread, so it looks ok. Perhaps the shorter handles could have been a test for the PS1 Travel bag: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/proenza-schouler-ps1-travel-bag-reference-thread.693298/ Or just meant to be a luxurious handheld style.

Yes the leather looks like sueded croc! The silver hardware is also in line with the exotic PS bags, see: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/proenza-schouler-exotic-bags-and-slg-reference-thread.673895/

Congrats on this rare PS1! :smile: It's gorgeous! :love:

Thanks much!!! [emoji846][emoji854]