Authenticate This PROENZA SCHOULER
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Hi Ladies! Happy Sunday!
I know its been a while, but I’m happy to see there’s been recent activity to this thread
I just bought this bag from The Real Real
I bought it thinking it was Khaki which I used to own, but now that I’ve received it I’m not sure. I’m thinking its either Moss OR that it might not be real at all. I have a Military one and compared the details and they all check out EXCEPT (1) there’s no number under the flap (my Khaki had a number) and (2) the screws on the underside of the flap don’t match up. The leather on the new bag feels stiffer than the Military, especially the handle which barely gives at all, but it could just be that this new bag wasn’t used as much as the Military one I own (it does look new or like it wasn’t carried much)
Took a bunch of pics of the important details as well as a few comparisons between the two.
Maybe I‘m just being paranoid - I’ve already bought more than one fake bag from TRR (and I’m aware of at least one fake bag on their site right now)
If its fake I want to notify them right away and send it back. If its real, I can relax & start breaking in my new bag!
I know its been a while, but I’m happy to see there’s been recent activity to this thread
I just bought this bag from The Real Real
I bought it thinking it was Khaki which I used to own, but now that I’ve received it I’m not sure. I’m thinking its either Moss OR that it might not be real at all. I have a Military one and compared the details and they all check out EXCEPT (1) there’s no number under the flap (my Khaki had a number) and (2) the screws on the underside of the flap don’t match up. The leather on the new bag feels stiffer than the Military, especially the handle which barely gives at all, but it could just be that this new bag wasn’t used as much as the Military one I own (it does look new or like it wasn’t carried much)
Took a bunch of pics of the important details as well as a few comparisons between the two.
Maybe I‘m just being paranoid - I’ve already bought more than one fake bag from TRR (and I’m aware of at least one fake bag on their site right now)
If its fake I want to notify them right away and send it back. If its real, I can relax & start breaking in my new bag!
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HiHi Ladies! Happy Sunday!
I know its been a while, but I’m happy to see there’s been recent activity to this thread
I just bought this bag from The Real Real
I bought it thinking it was Khaki which I used to own, but now that I’ve received it I’m not sure. I’m thinking its either Moss OR that it might not be real at all. I have a Military one and compared the details and they all check out EXCEPT (1) there’s no number under the flap (my Khaki had a number) and (2) the screws on the underside of the flap don’t match up. The leather on the new bag feels stiffer than the Military, especially the handle which barely gives at all, but it could just be that this new bag wasn’t used as much as the Military one I own (it does look new or like it wasn’t carried much)
Took a bunch of pics of the important details as well as a few comparisons between the two.
Maybe I‘m just being paranoid - I’ve already bought more than one fake bag from TRR (and I’m aware of at least one fake bag on their site right now)
If its fake I want to notify them right away and send it back. If its real, I can relax & start breaking in my new bag!
Happy weekend you too 
The bag is authentic, don't worry about that. This is one of the very earliest models. If you compare the leather tag in the interior zipped pocket to the one on your other (newer) PS1 bag, you'll see a big tell-tale sign.Regarding the absence of the screws: that's one of the things Proenza Schouler addressed when people started complaining that on some bags, the part of the clasp that's attached to the flap (don't know the proper name for it, sorry) would fall off. It had been glued on, not screwed in, like in newer models. That didn't happen all that often, if I remember correctly, so I wouldn't worry if I were you.
Another point that you might notice if you compare those two bags: the hangtag is attached differently. Beware, you might lose it! That's what happened to quite a few people, and so Proenza Schouler had that issue addressed as well and attached the hangtag to the ring as opposed to the clasp of the strap.
I'm not sure exactly when those changes took place (I only joined tPF a few years back), but Elliespurse has been doing this a lot longer than I have and I'm sure she'll be able to tell what color this bag is. Here's a list of all the Colors through the seasons.
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Regarding the absence of the screws: that's one of the things Proenza Schouler addressed when people started complaining that on some bags, the part of the clasp that's attached to the flap (don't know the proper name for it, sorry) would fall off. It had been glued on, not screwed in, like in newer models. That didn't happen all that often, if I remember correctly, so I wouldn't worry if I were you.
Another point that you might notice if you compare those two bags: the hangtag is attached differently. Beware, you might lose it! That's what happened to quite a few people, and so Proenza Schouler had that issue addressed as well and attached the hangtag to the ring as opposed to the clasp of the strap.
I'm not sure exactly when those changes took place (I only joined tPF a few years back), but Elliespurse has been doing this a lot longer than I have and I'm sure she'll be able to tell what color this bag is. Here's a list of all the Colors through the seasons.
Thank you so much for the quick reply!
Now that you mention those things, I do seem to remember a few issues with the earliest releases & I do see the difference in how the hangtag is attached. The round ring is fully sealed so I can’t even move it unless I got some other kind of clasp to attach it to. Not sure about the difference of the inner tag unless you’re referring to the size. The newer one looks a little longer.
I’ll have to dig some through older threads, but I‘m betting this is Moss and not Khaki
Discovering how rare that Khaki color was I’m really wishing I’d never gotten ridden of it!
(In case you were interested: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/p-s-i-love-you.645859/)
Thank you again for the confirmation!
Look at the seam at the bottom of the tagThank you so much for the quick reply!
Now that you mention those things, I do seem to remember a few issues with the earliest releases & I do see the difference in how the hangtag is attached. The round ring is fully sealed so I can’t even move it unless I got some other kind of clasp to attach it to. Not sure about the difference of the inner tag unless you’re referring to the size. The newer one looks a little longer.
I’ll have to dig some through older threads, but I‘m betting this is Moss and not Khaki
Discovering how rare that Khaki color was I’m really wishing I’d never gotten ridden of it!
(In case you were interested: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/p-s-i-love-you.645859/)
Thank you again for the confirmation!
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I'm leaning towards this bag being Moss, yep. And apparently, it's somewhat prone to turning brown-ish with use, see here: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/proenza-schouler-ps1-how-has-it-aged.670105/post-20955518 Khaki is indeed very pretty, but so is Moss, IMO. I love green colors too.
Hi! Haven’t been on the proenza thread for awhile. Recently got a steal on a ps1 and pretty sure it’s real? Fell in love with the color xx
taking pics soon!
taking pics soon!
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Hi! This bag is authentic, I believe. And if you bought it for $58, then you got a hell of a deal! 
Even with the ink stain. Beautiful color, although I don't think this is Emerald. As far as I know, only suede bags were ever offered in that color (there were Emerald bags in the newer designs, you can tell by the lining, but this is an older model). I think, perhaps, it is Sky Blue from Spring Summer 2012? https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/proenza-schouler-ps1-satchel-reference-thread.673199/page-5 But either way, congrats!
Even with the ink stain. Beautiful color, although I don't think this is Emerald. As far as I know, only suede bags were ever offered in that color (there were Emerald bags in the newer designs, you can tell by the lining, but this is an older model). I think, perhaps, it is Sky Blue from Spring Summer 2012? https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/proenza-schouler-ps1-satchel-reference-thread.673199/page-5 But either way, congrats!
Hi! This bag is authentic, I believe. And if you bought it for $58, then you got a hell of a deal!
Thank you! Yes I did get it for next to nothing. Very excited it’s a beautiful color in real life
Item Name: Proenza Schouler Large PS1
Link: https://www.therealreal.com/product...proenza-schouler-large-ps1-shoulder-bag-bbgbb
Seller: TheRealReal
Comments: I am looking to purchase this large PS1 bag from TheRealReal and I was wondering if you could take a look at this before I make the purchase. And if possible, can you tell what color this is? They list it as brown leather and I am hoping it is in the color saddle. Thank you in advance!
Link: https://www.therealreal.com/product...proenza-schouler-large-ps1-shoulder-bag-bbgbb
Seller: TheRealReal
Comments: I am looking to purchase this large PS1 bag from TheRealReal and I was wondering if you could take a look at this before I make the purchase. And if possible, can you tell what color this is? They list it as brown leather and I am hoping it is in the color saddle. Thank you in advance!
Hi! Welcome to the Purse Forum. TRR photos are useless for authentication. With that said, there's nothing in the pictures they did provide that would make me think this bas is fake. It's probably authentic. If you decide to buy it, just post your own proper photos when you receive the bag. It's from Fall Winter 2013 or later (as in, newer). The color might be Saddle, yes. Here's a link that might be useful: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/proenza-schouler-ps1-satchel-reference-thread.673199/ @Elliespurse what do you think?
Thank you for the replies, I really appreciate it!
I just bought it and once it arrives, I will post it here for authentication.
Hello Elliepurse & InTheOcean,
I would like to purchase this Military colour PS1 I really appreciate for your opinions.
Thank you
I would like to purchase this Military colour PS1 I really appreciate for your opinions.
Thank you
