I'm not asking for authentication help (I know the Celine sub doesn't have any authenticators) but I am looking to commiserate/vent and I guess call out to all nano bag owners that have a 2012 bag. I recently bought two bags from Fashionphile, (i) smooth calfskin nano from 2014 and (ii) drummed calfskin nano from 2012.
While both bags are BEAUTIFUL and I didn't suspect a thing initially, a tiny detail caught my eye which got me searching for authentication tips. The rings on the lobster clasp holding the strap on these two bags are made differently. I know Celine has made a lot of little tweaks to the design throughout the years and it appears that the clasp design has evolved. However, what I found never changed was the etching on the nose of the zipper pull and the dimensions of the bag.
The 2012 bag I received does not have any markings on the nose of the zipper pull and the size is slightly smaller than normal. I even pulled out a magnifying glass and enlisted my husband's help to look for the etch on the zipper and it doesn't appear to have any markings whatsoever. Additionally, the dimensions of the bag itself is smaller and more compact than what the style is known to possess. The 2012 bag is 7.75" tall and not 8" tall. I suppose the dimensions could be explained by the age of the bag and the softness of the leather... What I can't explain is the lack of etching on the nose of the zipper
Its silly but I'm so sad by this! I love fashionphile and I used to feel so confident in their products that this has really shaken me.
While both bags are BEAUTIFUL and I didn't suspect a thing initially, a tiny detail caught my eye which got me searching for authentication tips. The rings on the lobster clasp holding the strap on these two bags are made differently. I know Celine has made a lot of little tweaks to the design throughout the years and it appears that the clasp design has evolved. However, what I found never changed was the etching on the nose of the zipper pull and the dimensions of the bag.
The 2012 bag I received does not have any markings on the nose of the zipper pull and the size is slightly smaller than normal. I even pulled out a magnifying glass and enlisted my husband's help to look for the etch on the zipper and it doesn't appear to have any markings whatsoever. Additionally, the dimensions of the bag itself is smaller and more compact than what the style is known to possess. The 2012 bag is 7.75" tall and not 8" tall. I suppose the dimensions could be explained by the age of the bag and the softness of the leather... What I can't explain is the lack of etching on the nose of the zipper
Its silly but I'm so sad by this! I love fashionphile and I used to feel so confident in their products that this has really shaken me.