Authenticate This PROENZA SCHOULER

[Evictius]

Hi and welcome to the Purse Forum. I don't know PS11 bags as well as Ellie, but the missing letter does bother me (although, of course, such errors are possible). What do you mean by the different hardware placement, could you elaborate and possibly post more pictures of the d-rings? Thanks.

With that said, the thickness and feel of the leather can - and does - change from year to year.

Thanks for the welcome! So here is a picture of my previous PS11 vs the new one. The bottom ring kind of goes over the leather loop while on the black bag, it's nestled under in a slightly different placement.

It's probably like what Ellie said about a structural change with the newer one and I'm just hyper-fixating!But deffo have concerns especially when my previous one just felt like perfection.

 

[Elliespurse]

Hi Ellie thanks for looking! I do have a picture of the back. I've also just taken a look at the bag again now in daylight and noticed some minor chipping on some screws on the hardware.

I might just be totally hypercritical here!

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Thanks for the pics. I'm a bit unsure about the bag now, it's like it has been repaired or taken apart/put together by someone else than PS.

 

[IntheOcean]

Thanks for the welcome! So here is a picture of my previous PS11 vs the new one. The bottom ring kind of goes over the leather loop while on the black bag, it's nestled under in a slightly different placement.

It's probably like what Ellie said about a structural change with the newer one and I'm just hyper-fixating!But deffo have concerns especially when my previous one just felt like perfection.

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Frankly, I'd return the bag if it's possible. I'm not saying it is fake with absolute certainty. But the missing letter doesn't sit right with me. There's lots of authentic PS11 bags out there, I'd say, return this one and order another one from a different store.

 

[Evictius]

Frankly, I'd return the bag if it's possible. I'm not saying it is fake with absolute certainty. But the missing letter doesn't sit right with me. There's lots of authentic PS11 bags out there, I'd say, return this one and order another one from a different store.

Thanks for the pics. I'm a bit unsure about the bag now, it's like it has been repaired or taken apart/put together by someone else than PS.

Thank you both! Absolutely, I just raised a request with the retailer and am working through the process right now. They've only offered a partial refund even though they have a full returns policy. Definitely very sus now!

 

[bluestarstsl]

Authentic. Serial numbers not matching is fine, they don't belong to a particular bag, but rather model/color. Congrats on your new Tiny PS1, it's really pretty.

Thank you so much!!!

 

[Elorabird]

Hello, I'm new here — this is my first time posting, so please forgive me (and correct me) if I make a mistake. I'm trying to score a great Proenza P1 bag via consignment sites like Poshmark or The Real Real. Please suggest other places I should look. I have a few bags I'm seriously considering and I'd love to know whether you think they are real. For example, on two of the 3 bags I am considering, "Proenza" and "Schouler" are closer together on the bags' hangtags than most of the other bags I see. Does this mean they are fake? Here's the first one:

Item Name (if you know it): Proenza Schouler PS1 Large
Link (if available): https://poshmark.ca/listing/Proenza-Schouler-PS1-Large-Satchel-in-Saddle-6227dbbe941f17381eeafa30
Seller: badbronte
Comments: Note the hangtag and the Proenza Schouler embossed stamp at inside of bag. Length: 14" Width: 5" Height: 10" Strap length: 17"

 

[Elorabird]

This is the other bag (also a PS1 Large) I am considering from The Real Real (If the bag is authentic):
Item Name (if you know it): Proenza Schouler PS1 Large
Link (if available): https://www.therealreal.com/product.../proenza-schouler-leather-crossbody-bag-eg9df
Seller: The Real Real
Comments: Note the hangtag. I'm limited by how many pics The Real Real offers.

• Shoulder Strap Drop: 15.25"
• Handle Drop: 2.25"
• Height: 11"
• Width: 15.75"
• Depth: 6"

 

[Elliespurse]

Hello, I'm new here — this is my first time posting, so please forgive me (and correct me) if I make a mistake. I'm trying to score a great Proenza P1 bag via consignment sites like Poshmark or The Real Real. Please suggest other places I should look. I have a few bags I'm seriously considering and I'd love to know whether you think they are real. For example, on two of the 3 bags I am considering, "Proenza" and "Schouler" are closer together on the bags' hangtags than most of the other bags I see. Does this mean they are fake? Here's the first one:

Item Name (if you know it): Proenza Schouler PS1 Large
Link (if available): https://poshmark.ca/listing/Proenza-Schouler-PS1-Large-Satchel-in-Saddle-6227dbbe941f17381eeafa30
Seller: badbronte
Comments: Note the hangtag and the Proenza Schouler embossed stamp at inside of bag. Length: 14" Width: 5" Height: 10" Strap length: 17"

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Hello and welcome!
This is authentic imho but wait for IntheOcean to look at this too.
It's a PS1 from 2010-2012 with the old logo and lining.
PS hired a marketing firm for 2013 season to rework the logo and lining of bags. One thing they did was to space out Proenza and Schouler a bit. The old logo was also removed from hardware and lining.

 

[Elliespurse]

This is the other bag (also a PS1 Large) I am considering from The Real Real (If the bag is authentic):
Item Name (if you know it): Proenza Schouler PS1 Large
Link (if available): https://www.therealreal.com/product.../proenza-schouler-leather-crossbody-bag-eg9df
Seller: The Real Real
Comments: Note the hangtag. I'm limited by how many pics The Real Real offers.

• Shoulder Strap Drop: 15.25"
• Handle Drop: 2.25"
• Height: 11"
• Width: 15.75"
• Depth: 6"

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Hi, this could also be ok but the more pics would be great.
It's also from 2010-2012 with the old logo and lining. The color could be Birch.

 

[IntheOcean]

Hello, I'm new here — this is my first time posting, so please forgive me (and correct me) if I make a mistake. I'm trying to score a great Proenza P1 bag via consignment sites like Poshmark or The Real Real. Please suggest other places I should look. I have a few bags I'm seriously considering and I'd love to know whether you think they are real. For example, on two of the 3 bags I am considering, "Proenza" and "Schouler" are closer together on the bags' hangtags than most of the other bags I see. Does this mean they are fake? Here's the first one:

Item Name (if you know it): Proenza Schouler PS1 Large
Link (if available): https://poshmark.ca/listing/Proenza-Schouler-PS1-Large-Satchel-in-Saddle-6227dbbe941f17381eeafa30
Seller: badbronte
Comments: Note the hangtag and the Proenza Schouler embossed stamp at inside of bag. Length: 14" Width: 5" Height: 10" Strap length: 17"

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Welcome to the Purse Forum! Nice to see new people here being interested in the PS bags. As far as shopping, you can also check out Fasionphile, Yoogi's, Vestiaire Collective, Tradesy and, of course, eBay.

This bag is most likely authentic, the listing is missing photos of the engraving under the clasp and clear, straight-up photos of the logo inside and on the leather tag in the interior zipper pocket. It's also a Medium, judging from the pictures.

 

[IntheOcean]

This is the other bag (also a PS1 Large) I am considering from The Real Real (If the bag is authentic):
Item Name (if you know it): Proenza Schouler PS1 Large
Link (if available): https://www.therealreal.com/product.../proenza-schouler-leather-crossbody-bag-eg9df
Seller: The Real Real
Comments: Note the hangtag. I'm limited by how many pics The Real Real offers.

• Shoulder Strap Drop: 15.25"
• Handle Drop: 2.25"
• Height: 11"
• Width: 15.75"
• Depth: 6"

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This one's most likely authentic too, although of course with the four sorry pictures TRR provides you can't say for sure It's a Large, not sure about the color, but Elliespurse will probably know!

 

[Elorabird]

@IntheOcean and @Elliespurse thank you both so very much! There seem to be so many fak designer bags circulating, it sure offers peace of mind having your help choosing a good and likely legit one. ♥️

 

[Bichette]

I just got one from TRR in Military and I was wondering if it was authentic with the swirls lining (the ones I purchased new have a different lining pattern). Glad the swirls are in authentic bags! I’ve been enjoying my PS1s very much lately.

 

[IntheOcean]

I just got one from TRR in Military and I was wondering if it was authentic with the swirls lining (the ones I purchased new have a different lining pattern). Glad the swirls are in authentic bags! I’ve been enjoying my PS1s very much lately.

Military is a great color, congrats. That pattern was on the older bags' lining. If you want to get the bag authenticated, post the pictures in the designated thread

 

[pjrufus]

Would appreciate it if you could take a look at this for me, I’ve seen so many ads for PS Tiny ”replicas” lately, even at this price, I’m hesitant. Thank you.

https://poshmark.com/listing/Probers-schouler-Mini-PS1-in-Saddle-color-6310c888ffb5d02a4fc98a89