It is really imperative that you first get the right pictures needed to properly authenticate CHANEL items. Please read this and get the requested pics before you post your request in the Authenticate This thread.
PHOTOS NEEDED TO DETERMINE AUTHENTICITY OF CLASSIC FLAP BAGS
1) front, back, and side/bottom views of bag
2) CHANEL stamp and MADE IN FRANCE/ITALY stamp (note: in vintage bags, the MADE IN FRANCE/ITALY stamp is directly across the CHANEL stamp on the opposite side). A focused close up photo is required.
3) back side of the CC turnknob showing the 2 screws and CHANEL/PARIS engraving. A focused close up photo is required.
4) engraving on the interior zipper head and hanging ornament, if applicable. A focused close up photo is required.
5) engraving on snap button
6) stitched CC logo, if applicable
7) hologram sticker. A focused close up photo is required.
8) number side of authenticity card, if still available
PHOTOS NEEDED TO DETERMINE AUTHENTICITY OF REISSUE FLAP BAGS AND THOSE WITH MADEMOISELLE LOCKS
1) front, back, and side/bottom views of bag
2) CHANEL stamp and MADE IN FRANCE/ITALY stamp. A focused close up photo is required.
3) back side of the mademoiselle lock showing the 2 screws. A focused close up photo is required.
4) engraving on the interior zipper head. A focused close up photo is required.
5) engraving on snap button.
6) stitched CC logo
7) hologram sticker. A focused close up photo is required.
8) number side of authenticity, if still available
PHOTOS NEEDED TO DETERMINE AUTHENTICITY OF OTHER CLASSIC BAGS/TOTES OTHER THAN CLASSIC FLAPS
1) front, back, and side/bottom views of bag
2) CHANEL stamp and MADE IN FRANCE/ITALY stamp (note: in vintage bags, the MADE IN FRANCE/ITALY stamp is directly across the CHANEL stamp on the opposite side). A focused close up photo is required.
3) back side of the CC turnknob showing the 2 screws and CHANEL/PARIS engraving, if applicable. A focused close up photo is required.
4) engraving on the interior zipper head and hanging ornament, if applicable. A focused close up photo is required.
5) engraving on snap button, if applicable
6) hologram sticker. A focused close up photo is required.
7) number side of authenticity card, if still available
PHOTOS NEEDED TO DETERMINE AUTHENTICITY OF ALL OTHER STYLES
1) front, back, and side/bottom views of bag
2) CHANEL stamp and MADE IN FRANCE/ITALY stamp (note: in vintage bags, the MADE IN FRANCE/ITALY stamp is directly across the CHANEL stamp on the opposite side). A focused close up photo is required.
3) engraving on the interior zipper head and hanging ornament, if applicable. If there is a zipper pull, we need photo of the CHANEL engraving on one side and CC engraving on the other side. A focused close up photo is required.
5) back side of the zipper head showing the engraving (LAMPO or CHANEL PARIS). A focused close up photo is required.
6) engraving on snap button, if applicable
7) hologram sticker. A focused close up photo is required.
8) tassel or hanging medallion
9) number side of authenticity card, if still available
PHOTOS NEEDED TO DETERMINE AUTHENTICITY OF WALLETS
1) front and back views of wallet
2) CHANEL stamp and MADE IN FRANCE/ITALY stamp. Note: MADE IN FRANCE/ITALY stamp is hidden. A focused close up photo is required.
3) engraving on the interior pull, if applicable. Need the CHANEL engraving on one side and CC engraving on the other side. A focused close up photo is required.
5) engraving on snap button
6) hologram sticker. A focused close up photo is required.
PHOTOS NEEDED TO DETERMINE AUTHENTICITY OF COSTUME JEWELLERY
1) front and back views of jewelry
2) oval etching or oval plate showing the markings (CHANEL, MADE IN FRANCE/ITALY, year/season). If there's no oval plate, then please check for any other markings you can find. A focused close up photo is required.
3) Chanel box with label, if applicable
4) black tag with label *showing the style number, year/season, etc), if applicable
PHOTOS NEEDED TO DETERMINE AUTHENTICITY OF BELTS
1) front and back side of belt
2) markings on back side of belt (if leather) showing the CHANEL/MADE IN FRANCE or ITALY stamp and EURO size
3) oval etching or oval stamp, if applicable, showing the CHANEL, MADE IN FRANCE or ITALY, year and season markings. A focused close up photo is required.
PHOTOS NEEDED TO DETERMINE AUTHENTICITY OF SHOES
1) front of shoes
2) marking on the inner sole showing the CHANEL, MADE IN ITALY and CC logo.se side). A focused close up photo is required.
3) botton sole showing the CC logo, MADE IN ITALY and EURO size markings. A focused close up photo is required.
4) any relevant details
PHOTOS NEEDED TO DETERMINE AUTHENTICITY OF READY-TO-WEAR (RTW):
1) front and back views
2) interior lining for correct details
3) chain at the bottom hem, as applicable for jacket
4) a clear and close up picture of the buttons or zipper, as applicable
5) a close up picture of the CHANEL label
6) close up pictures of both sides of the style label sewn to the CHANEL label
7) a close up picture of both sides of the label sewn to the interior lining seam or attached to the style label
For 15, 16, and 17 million series Classic flap bags please use the following format:
Bag Description:
SERIAL NUMBER:
Listing number:
Seller:
Link:
Comments:
Please note that unless the following details are pictured that we will not provide an authenticity opinion on the bag:
1) front, back, sides, bottom, back of the bag
2) Extreme close up of the hologram sticker in natural sunlight
3) Numbers side of the authenticity card
4) Packaging: Chanel box, dust bag, care booklet, store tag
SUNGLASSES, EYEGLASSES AND WATCHES DO NOT GET AUTHENTICATED ON THIS THREAD. IT IS TOO DIFFICULT TO AUTHENTICATE THEM ONLINE.
