In today's fashion consumer field, the luxury second-hand trading market is becoming increasingly popular. LV (Louis Vuitton), CHANEL (Chanel), Hermes (Hermes) are top luxury brands, and their second-hand products are very popular with consumers. However, with the rise of these brands, counterfeiting on the market is also endless. For consumers, it is particularly important to master effective methods of authenticity identification. Below, we will learn more about the authenticity identification strategy of these three brands of luxury goods.

First, LV authenticity discrimination

#(1) Material details

1. Leather material: The leather used by LV is mostly presbyopia canvas and Epi water ripple leather. Presbyopia canvas has a thick texture, clear and uniform texture, and natural color. Careful observation can be found that the edge of the pattern on the canvas is clear, and the spacing between letters and patterns is regular. The counterfeit presbyopia canvas may have a thin texture and blurred texture, and the edge of the pattern may be jagged or blurred. Epi water ripple leather has obvious water ripple lines on the surface, which feel delicate and elastic. The genuine water ripple lines are natural and smooth, and there will be no stiff feeling. Counterfeit Epi leather may have unnatural lines, rough feel and lack of elasticity.

2. Hardware material: LV's hardware is usually made of high-quality metals, such as brass, which show a unique luster after special treatment. The surface of the hardware is smooth, the color is uniform, and there will be no obvious scratches or trachoma. For example, the workmanship of the zipper head is fine, the lettering is clear, and the font is regular. The counterfeit hardware may be of poor material, prone to rust and fading, and the lettering may also be blurred and the font is skewed.

#(2) Brand identity

1. Presbyopia pattern: The classic presbyopia pattern of LV is an important basis for distinguishing authenticity. In the genuine presbyopia pattern, the vertical of the letter "L" is longer than one side of the "V", and the "O" is a perfect circle. There are strict regulations on the proportion and position of the four-leaf flower and the letters in the pattern. Counterfeit presbyopia patterns may have deviations in these details, such as the imbalance of letter proportions and the inaccurate shape and position of the four-leaf flower.

2. Bronzing logo: In the leather plate, zipper head and other positions of LV, there is usually a bronzing brand logo. The genuine bronzing logo is full of color, the edge of the font is clear, and there will be no smudging or fading. Counterfeit bronzing may be dim in color, blurred in the edge of the font, or even easy to fall off.

(3) Production process

1. Wire craftsmanship: LV's wire is uniform, fine, and the needle spacing is regular. Generally speaking, genuine wire has 8-10 stitches per inch. The color of the wire matches the color of the leather, and there will be no color difference. The counterfeit wire may have uneven pitch, rough stitches, and may even jump needles and broken wires.

2. Oil edge process: LV's oil edge process is exquisite, the oil edge is uniform and smooth, the edge is neat, and there will be no burrs or oil spills. The color of the genuine oil edge is coordinated with the color of the leather, and has a certain gloss. Counterfeit oil edge may be uneven, rough, and may even fall off.

Two, CHANEL authenticity discrimination

#(1) Material and texture

1. Leather material: CHANEL commonly used leather includes lambskin, caviar skin, etc. Lambskin is soft and delicate to the touch, and has a natural texture and luster on the surface. Genuine lambskin has a uniform texture and will not have obvious flaws or color differences. Caviar skin has a grainy surface, uniform particle size, and tough feel. Counterfeit lambskin may feel rough and lack delicacy. The particles of caviar skin may vary in size and have poor texture.

2. Metal material: CHANEL's hardware is mostly gold or silver, and is made of high-quality metal. Genuine hardware has a smooth surface, good gloss, and is not easy to scratch. For example, the double C buckle has fine workmanship, rounded edges, and no burrs. Counterfeit hardware may be dull and prone to scratches, and the workmanship of the double C buckle may also be rough.

#(2) Brand identity

1. Double C logo: The double C logo is the classic logo of CHANEL. The genuine double C logo has a strong three-dimensional sense, clear letter edges, and moderate size and proportion of the two Cs. The surface treatment of the double C logo is fine, and there will be no blurring or deformation. The counterfeit double C logo may have insufficient three-dimensional sense, blurred letter edges, and the ratio of the two Cs may be out of balance.

2. Bronzing font: In CHANEL's leather brand, lining and other positions, there will be bronzing brand name and related information. Genuine bronzing fonts are bright in color, neat in font and clear in edge. Counterfeit bronzing fonts may be dim in color, skewed in font, and smudged on the edge.

(3) Production process

1. Rhombus process: CHANEL's rhombus pattern is one of its signature designs. Genuine rhombus patterns are uniform and full, with smooth lines, and the size and shape of each rhombus are the same. Rhombus patterns have neat stitches and even needle spacing. Counterfeit rhombus patterns may be irregular, rhombus sizes vary, lines may be curved or not smooth, and stitches may be rough.

2. Lining process: CHANEL's lining material is soft and fine in workmanship. The edge of the lining is flat and there will be no burrs. In some details, such as the edge of the pocket, there will also be exquisite car lines. Counterfeit linings may be of poor material, rough feel, and the edge treatment is not meticulous, prone to burrs or threads.

Three, Hermes authenticity identification

#(1) Material quality

1. Leather Material: Hermes uses a wide variety of leather, such as Togo leather, Epsom leather, etc. Togo leather feels soft, has a natural texture and luster, and the pores of the leather are small and uniform. Epsom leather is crisp, smooth and slightly grainy. Genuine leather is of high quality and will not have obvious flaws. Counterfeit leather may have poor texture, Togo leather may have an unnatural texture, and Epsom leather may have uneven graininess.

2. Metal material: Hermes hardware is usually made of high-quality metals, such as pure copper palladium plating or gold plating. The surface of the hardware has a unique luster and is very durable. For example, the locks and buckles of Kelly bags are finely crafted, the metal surface is smooth, and the lettering is clear. Counterfeit hardware may easily rust, fade, and the lettering may also be blurred.

#(2) Brand identity

1. Carriage pattern: Hermes' carriage pattern is one of its classic logos. There will be carriage patterns on some leather brands, silk scarves and other products. Genuine carriage patterns have smooth lines and rich details, and the images of horses and coachmen are lifelike. Counterfeit carriage patterns may have rough lines, missing details, and lack of overall texture.

2. Bronzing logo: Hermes' bronzing logo is more common in leather plates, zipper heads and other positions. Genuine bronzing logo has pure color, clear font and neat edges. Counterfeit bronzing may have wrong color, blurred font and easy to fall off.

(3) Production process

1. Stitching process: Hermes' stitches use saddle stitches, which make the stitches strong and durable, and have a unique appearance. Genuine stitches are uniform, fine, and have the same pitch. The color of the stitches matches the color of the leather, and there will be no obvious color difference. Counterfeit stitches may have irregular stitches, uneven pitch, or even normal stitches.

2. Handmade Traces: Many of Hermes' products are handmade and leave some unique handmade marks. For example, on the edges of leather, there may be hand-polished marks, which appear natural and textured. Counterfeits are usually machine-made and lack the unique charm of this handmade, and the edges may be too regular to have the natural feel of hand-polished.

In luxury second-hand transactions, to accurately distinguish the authenticity of LV, CHANEL, Hermes and other brand products, it is necessary to comprehensively consider the details of materials, brand logos, production processes and other aspects. At the same time, learn more about the characteristics and quality standards of genuine products and accumulate experience in order to avoid being deceived when purchasing second-hand luxury goods and buy real high-quality luxury goods.