
However, if you are purchasing a pre-loved Chanel bag it is possible that wear or the stretching of the leather has led to the lines becoming slightly out of place so this is only a valid indicator if purchasing a new Chanel bag. The stitching should maintain the consistent diamond pattern and line up perfectly.

A good place to check the quilting is the back of the bag where the pocket lies. The quilting pattern is synonymous with Chanel and can be a good indicator of whether a bag is genuine or not. When you run your hands over genuine caviar leather you should feel raised dimples. It is less likely to scratch and mark and is a more durable leather than lambskin. This type of leather has a bubbly appearance and is more textured to the touch. If you are inspecting a lambskin leather bag, ensure it feels extremely soft to the touch.Īnother popular leather used by Chanel is caviar skin which is made from pebbled calf leather. The superior quality of leather used by Chanel should be easy to distinguish from the feel and appearance of a counterfeit. The leather of choice on many Chanel bags is lambskin which should feel soft to the touch and have a visibly smooth appearance. To help you feel more confident in being able to spot the obvious and not so obvious signs of an authentic Chanel bag, we’ve compiled these 10 steps which are used by our authentication team when verifying the authenticity of Chanel bags. Although there is no one single way to authenticate a Chanel bag, there are various tell-tale signs that you can look out for.

There’s a reason why Chanel bags and Chanel purses are in such high demand, because they are perfect statement everyday bags that will never go out of style.With so many fakes and superfakes flooding the market, having the ability to spot small differences and determine whether or not a Chanel bag is genuine is an important skill. From tweed Chanel handbag styles to caviar leather classic flap bags, Buyma has every style you could possibly imagine. Chanel bags are eye-catching and can be worn with any outfit to elevate the entire look. Shop Women’s Chanel Bags & Purses: Chanel Backpacks, Classic Flap Bags, Boy Bags, Tote Bags, Wallets on Chains & MoreĬhanel bags are the pinnacle of all women’s designer handbags and at Buyma, we have hundreds of styles and colors to choose from.
