The year the bag was made is determined by the amount of digits in the serial number, and the first digit(s) in that serial number. If your bag has 8 digits, it was produced between late 2005-current.
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Despite Chanel's fortified defense mechanisms, counterfeiters have escalated their game by creating 'super fakes' that bear a close resemblance to authentic Chanel bags.
All variants of The Flap Bag featured gold, black or silver metallic chain straps and when resources grew scarce, leather straps were intertwined and/or used as a stylish alternative.
The right 'C' overlaps the left 'C' at the top, and the left 'C' overlaps the right 'C' at the bottom in an authentic Chanel logo.
A bag in 'very good' condition has been used but has also been well maintained. There are only minor signs of wear.
Other accompaniments like care booklets can also provide valuable insights into the authenticity. The inclusion of a white care booklet containing detailed care instructions is indicative of a genuine Chanel bag.
Having designed bags from 1929, Coco Chanel's archives include a myriad of timeless iterations that demonstrate the how to authenticate a Chanel bag evolution of Chanel over the years. This bold and flat"CC" adornment is often seen on its older styles.
The authentication process extends further than a mere surface examination, delving into internal verification methods like:
This makes understanding Chanel's authentication process paramount to discerning between real and copyright bags.
By the 1970s and 1980s, the Mademoiselle lock was phased out in favor of the interlocking CC closure.
Exterior Pocket: Coco had a love for the Mona Lisa and made the back pocket reminiscent of her subtle smile, which is said to be for loose change for tipping.
However, these serial number stickers can detach from vintage Chanel bags upon usage. Similarly, authentication cards can sometimes be misplaced too. So, their absence does not mean your bag is necessarily fake.
Eight digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.