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 oito digits, it was produced between late 2005-current.
Authentic Chanel bags feel supple, yet sturdy. copyright bags often use lower-quality materials that don't have the same luxurious texture. At Maison Vivienne, we prioritize checking the leather quality and other materials before reselling any Chanel piece.
Pictured: examples of authentic Chanel date codes. Note how they combine several unique identification and safety features: iridescent speckles, CC logos and 'X' scores on the plastic.
This characteristic ensures that if you choose to sell your Chanel years later, you'll likely fetch a handsome sum. I previously owned the medium model, bought secondhand (almost new, complete with box and invoice), and even managed to resell it at a slight profit.
You can also look at the logo stamp to see all the letters in “CHANEL” are spaced equally and match the hardware color.
As you are learning how to tell if a Chanel bag is real, continually look for perfection. At every step, ask yourself: “Is this done as well as it can possibly be?” If you spot “good enough” areas where it could be excellent, you know you have a fake Chanel on your hands.
Finally, we'll delve into the type of leather employed in the bag, which is another critical factor. Chanel primarily uses Caviar and Lambskin, each with distinctive characteristics that contribute to the bag's overall look and feel.
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 Chanel serial number guide damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.
When checking the authenticity of a Chanel bag, always examine the leather straps on the linked chain. The straps should be even with no bumps, and the stitches should be equal throughout.
Vintage Chanel bags can be identified by the distinctive leather and chain straps , which feature a link without the leather threaded through it, unlike contemporary Chanel bags that have leather straps folded back on themselves and stitched through each link.
Genuine Chanel's classic bags feature either flat head screws or proprietary star-shaped screws in their lock mechanism, never Phillips-head screws.
Seven 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.
Caution: If Chanel serial number sticker doesn’t contain either CC logo markings, an ‘X’ shape cut into the tape or iridescent speckles, it could very well be fake.
A chain shoulder strap, inspired by the orphanage keychains from Coco Chanel's childhood, adds a unique touch. Even the bag's interior reflects her orphanage memories, in a deep burgundy reminiscent of the children's uniforms.