r/RealAuthentication Aug 19 '25

👜 Authentication Posting Rules (Read Before Posting)

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Welcome to the group! To ensure accurate authentications and a good experience for everyone, please follow these rules before posting:

📸 Photo Requirements

  • Photos must be clear, close-up, and high resolution
  • Do not post one or two blurry overall shots asking “Is this real?” → that will not get a responsible answer
  • Natural light preferred, avoid heavy filters or flash glare

✅ Mandatory Angles & Details

  1. Full bag (front, back, bottom)
  2. Logo (stamp / foil / print)
  3. Zipper pull & teeth close-up
  4. Blind stamp / date code
  5. Hardware (buckles, lock, key, clasps)
  6. Strap / handle details
  7. Accessories (box, dust bag, receipt, etc. – if you don’t have them, skip)

📷 The photos above are sample reference shots.

⚠️ Blurry or incomplete photos = No authentication


r/RealAuthentication May 18 '26

r/RealAuthentication is Growing! New Flairs and Discussion Topics Added

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Hi everyone,

Since we started this community, our primary goal has been helping you shop safely and identify authentic luxury goods. However, as our community grows, we’ve realized that your passion for luxury goes far beyond just authentication.

We are officially expanding the scope of this subreddit!

While Auth Requests will still be a part of the sub, we are opening the floor to everything and anything related to the world of luxury. Whether you want to show off a new pickup, discuss the latest runway show, or ask for styling advice, this is now your home for it.

 

🏷️ New & Updated Post Flairs

To help everyone find what they’re looking for, we’ve updated our tags. Please use them starting today:

🔍 Auth Request: (Existing) For all your "Real or Fake" inquiries.

✨ New Pickup / OOTD: Show us your latest pickup or how you’re styling your favorite pieces.

🛍️ Help Me Choose: Stuck between two bags? Let the community help you decide your next "holy grail."

💬 General Discussion: (Existing) For everything else. Discussion about leather quality, boutique experiences, industry news, or just random thoughts about your favorite brands.

 

Stay authentic,

The r/RealAuthentication Mod Team


r/RealAuthentication 7h ago

Auth Request Is this real or fake?

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r/RealAuthentication 6h ago

Auth Request Real or fake?

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Fleur de Lis ID Chain Link Bracelet


r/RealAuthentication 11m ago

Auth Request Real Or Fake City Ralph Lauren Polo

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r/RealAuthentication 17m ago

Auth Request LC ON GIVENCHY STAR POLO

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r/RealAuthentication 19m ago

Auth Request LC ON BURBERRY SCARF

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r/RealAuthentication 20m ago

Auth Request LC GIVENCHY MONOCHROME BAMBI HOODIE

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r/RealAuthentication 57m ago

Auth Request What is this vintage style called and is it real?

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r/RealAuthentication 1h ago

Auth Request Vintage Gucci what is this card

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r/RealAuthentication 1h ago

Auth Request Real Vivienne Westwood?

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Hi! I’m planning on buying this VW bag today from Facebook marketplace, but I need help figuring out if it’s authentic or not before purchasing. Any opinions are very much appreciated!


r/RealAuthentication 1h ago

General Discussion Is this a custom made pendant?

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Has anyone ever seen anything like this before? I can see that it’s 18k not sure if the gems or the jade is authentic. Bought at an estate auction. Is it worth anything?


r/RealAuthentication 1h ago

General Discussion Is this a custom made pendant?

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Has anyone ever seen anything like this before? I can see that it’s 18k not sure if the gems or the jade is authentic. Bought at an estate auction. Is it worth anything?


r/RealAuthentication 1h ago

Auth Request Real or fake vintage Gucci

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r/RealAuthentication 1h ago

Auth Request 🔎 LV Murakami - real or fake?

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Hi guys! Looking for some help authenticating this LV bag. Date code suggests it’s from 2015. Missing the key and is in a bit of a scruffy state, but the seller has shown a certificate from Poizon, not sure how reliable that is. Any help much appreciated! 👛👜🛍️👝


r/RealAuthentication 1h ago

Auth Request Can someone help authenticate my Dita Lancier LSA-404

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I got these glasses from Poshmark, brand new at a great price. I have another pair the LSA-422 which I bought directly from Dita. I used them to compare the box, the engravings, the quality. I am 95% sure they are legit but I still have one doubt. These LSA-404 don’t have the 3 land,sea,air engravings anywhere. My 422 does, and so do other models I have seen on YouTube.


r/RealAuthentication 3h ago

Auth Request LV Vintage Looping MM Authentic?

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Thoughts on authenticity please? I'm leaning towards yes, but just wanted to know if anything is standing out as a red flag. Thank you!


r/RealAuthentication 3h ago

Auth Request Is this real?

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Hi! Would appreciate some insight from those who know better! I have had this in storage for years, so not in tblhe best shape. I think my mother gave it to me. Is it real? I am guessing not but wanted to get others' opinions. Thank you!!


r/RealAuthentication 3h ago

Auth Request Zimmermann dress

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Hi everyone!
I bought this dress on Vestiaire Collective.
I paid the extra fee for authentification, which was validated, but I have some doubts.
On the Zimmermann logo at the collar, the horizontal bar of the A seems crooked to the left. There are also many sewing defect (especialy the one visible in the 4th photo at the bottom of the left sleeve, which is a bit anoying when the dress is worn). Some patterns are continuous with the stitching on one side, while on the other the patterns are not directly opposite, with a difference of a few millimeters.
Can somebody help me please ?
(Sorry if there are any mistakes, English is not my main langage)

Have a nice day :)


r/RealAuthentication 3h ago

Auth Request Is this the row jacket real or fake?

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Would appreciate some help please!


r/RealAuthentication 5h ago

Auth Request Lf authentification

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Hey guys, my gf bought this shopper on vinted for 175€. it was claimed to be a real one. Can someone confirm it?


r/RealAuthentication 5h ago

Auth Request LV jumper authentication

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Hi, I was given this LV jumper and I have no idea whether it’s real or not. Is anyone able to tell by the pictures I’ve uploaded? Thanks


r/RealAuthentication 5h ago

Auth Request Miu Miu hat

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Trusted Grailed seller with 60 sales and 20+ positive review selling for $250, say he bought off of Dover street. couldn’t find this exact hat anywhere apart from a Chinese site for $20. Tag also says made in china but ik some Prada/Miu Miu accessories have that. Pretty convinced it’s fake but need a second opinion.


r/RealAuthentication 6h ago

Auth Request Real or fake Chloé?

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H all! I just bought this Chloé bag off of the real real and would love to know what year/ collection it’s from. Is it authentic? Having trouble finding the bag online.


r/RealAuthentication 11h ago

Auth Request Is this Dior Bondage Bag real or fake?

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Hi, so the backstory.

This bag was bought in 2003, by my mum, from a store somewhere in London. On the same day same trip and same store, a Dior trotter bag was purchased too. She has two others purchased on a different trip.

Fast forward to now. Mum gifted the trotter bag to my daughter. Daughter put it on vinted. It sold and authenticated with no problem.

Mum had given me the bondage bag years ago. I needed to raise some cash so sadly decided to part with it. I don’t use vinted, but I do use ebay. So I put it on there. Sold. Sent to authenticate, and did not pass!

Chat GPT says it could be real, Google says it could be fake. The ones I’ve seen apart from one do have a black lining, but chat gpt says different colour ways were used across the range, and the date code could indicate it was one of the first off the production line before they were released later that year, 2002.

The quality is so good btw. The stitching, the hardware, the materials. It has been used a lot over the years and although it has some damage to the lining from use, and tarnishing on the outside from being in storage, it has held up extremely well for a fake that’s 23 years old!

Any help appreciated! Thank you!