Hello, I'm hoping someone with a large Niki could lend me a hand with some info.
I purchased a pre-loved bag that was identified as a large Niki, but right off, it seems smaller to me than the large Niki I tried on in the Saint Laurent store. It only measures 12 inches across, instead of the 12.5 advertised, unless i stuff and stretch the sides of the bag and then I can weasel out another half to three quarters of an inch.
The rest of the authenticity markers look ok, although it is a pre-loved bag and the serial number tag is quite rubbed so I can't read the serial number very much at all. also, the "made in italy" on the serial number tag sewn into the lower part of the inner pocket is in lowercase, not uppercase like I've seen on the few Niki bags posted with photos of the serial number tag.
Can anyone with a large Niki measure their bag laying flat and let me know if it is a true and "easy" 12.5 inches (31.75cm), or do you have to manipulate the bag to get to that dimension? I would really appreciate the help! There are so many clever fakes, especially in this brand, it seems, I am wary of a bag that is coming up a full half inch short of official measurements. The height of the bag is an easy 9 inches, which is consistent with specification for this bag.
Thank you