7 Ways To Spot A Fake Hermes Bag
Since all Hermes ties are hand sewn in a flexible way, you can gently pull on the fold and see whether there’s some slight irregularities in the stitching and also the tie is flexible. If you see dense machine stitching, it’s definitely not a genuine product. These are these little sewings on either end of the fold that keep the tie from unfolding. For printed Hermes twill ties, these little tie tacks are usually in a color very close to the background color of the silk. On the other hand, fake Hermes ties usually use just a black color and their tacks are also much thicker. The Hermes tack is a little thicker than the thread but it’s overall still very fine, neat and elegant.
If a bag is of a color or in a leather that wasn’t produced in the year it says it was, it’s unlikely to be a genuine Hermès bag. The pull is stamped Hermès and there’s an ‘H’ at the other end. Most fakes can’t replicate the zipper pull and/or ‘H’ to the level of an authentic bag. A Hermès Kelly bag may cost $10,900 in the store, but it sells on the secondary market for $36,000 because the demand outweighs the supply. Of course, I had to add some gorgeous dupes for the Hermes Picotin bag! This Full-Grain Leather Bag from Tiffany & Fred is a hidden gem that’s a perfect look-alike for this iconic Hermes bag but at a fraction of the cost.
The fake Hermes Evelyne has bigger holes compared to the authentic bag. Just simply examine the holes making up the ‘H’ that are lined up in a vertical position and review the horizontal holes. You’d definitely see a difference in their sizes, resulting in an unaligned and uneven ‘H’ logo on the replica bag. Interestingly replica hermes, the fake version has more curves, deviating from the expected design.
Fake keys often feel cheaper, almost like plastic, and the finishing isn’t as fine as on the real ones. Fake Birkins often have keys that don’t fit perfectly in the clochette. Pay attention to the stripes (on the left, right, and middle areas) of the lock. For bags made with exotic skins, they can also have precious metals and even be studded with diamonds.
They have many leather options available, like the popular Togo, Box Calf, Clemence, Epsom, and even Crocodile. So for us consumers, if we want to avoid getting duped, we really need to sharpen our authentication skills. Even though these methods help spot Hermes Birkin fakes right now, the replica factories are getting better fast.
Plus, the removable crossbody strap makes for easy crossbody wear, and the feet studs on the bottom give it security and protection. One of the major downfalls of the Birkin Bags is that they are constructed from genuine leather. Luckily, if you’re an animal lover, there are several great vegan alternatives to the Birkin Bag (popularly called Virkins). The faux croc texture adds a touch of class to this bag and the padlock detail gives it that Birkin look. As previously stated, actual Birkin bags sell for a hefty sum. In case you are ready to go for the real deal, we’ve included a link to this gorgeous bag pictured below.
Oh, and wishing you all a very Merry Christmas ahead of time! With the holiday season around the corner, I’ve been getting a little carried away with my Christmas shopping (again). On the other hand, the H buckles come in a variety of metals. They are most commonly palladium and permabrass but also occasionally brushed palladium, sterling silver and ruthenium.