How to know if a GUCCI bag is authentic

There are individuals and companies of dubious trust that sell imitation fashion bags and accessories with total impunity, claiming that they are genuine.

We should always be especially careful when it comes to buying and selling second-hand items, but when it comes to buying a luxury bag, even more so, since the most popular designer accessories are always the most counterfeited. We recently published an article explaining how to tell if a Louis Vuitton bag is genuine, where we gave you several tips to identify an imitation bag in less than 1 minute.

Today we are going to continue giving you tips to detect fake bags, this time, we are going to give you the best tricks and tips to detect if a Gucci bag is genuine or fake.

The Italian luxury brand Gucci is very popular worldwide for designing and manufacturing fabulous fashion items, watches, suitcases, and perfumes. This brand has managed to endure over time and nowadays they continue to create pieces that set the trends for modern luxury fashion. It is not surprising that the market is flooded with imitation Gucci items.

For that reason, we are going to help you detect the authenticity of a second-hand Gucci bag in no time. Take note and… don't let them deceive you!

Tips to know if a Gucci bag is authentic

With a few simple tips, you can learn to differentiate between an authentic Gucci bag and an imitation one in just a few seconds. To achieve this, you should take into account:

• Pay attention to the double G logo. The Gucci logo, like the Louis Vuitton logo, is very present in the majority of its prints, pay attention and make sure that the logo is indeed a double G since many counterfeits feature other types of letters or similar symbols.
• The bag's stitching. The stitching on a Gucci bag is always perfect. They are all the same size and are made with attention to the smallest detail. If you notice that the stitching is of poor quality, then what you have in your hands is a fake Gucci bag.
• The zippers, rings, and closures. In authentic Gucci bags, these elements will always have the Gucci letters on them.
• Quality of the leather. Absolutely all bags from this Italian brand are made with the highest quality leather. If the bag is not made of leather or if you notice that the materials are of poor quality, you can be sure that you are dealing with an imitation.
• The Made in Italy label. All Gucci bags are manufactured in Italy, so you should check that the label inside the bag proves it. Avoid buying any bag that has a Made in China, Made in Taiwan, or Made in Turkey label. In addition, the bag's interior label should include a serial number and should not have any spelling mistakes.
• Pay attention to all the details. A very simple but effective trick is to compare the bag you are going to buy with a photograph of the original one on the Internet, look for any small detail and make sure it is present in both bags
• The price of the bag. If something seems too good to be true, it probably isn't. This famous phrase can be applied to the price of bags from major brands. No matter if they are second-hand, if a "Gucci" bag is too cheap, it is likely to be a fake

These are the tricks and warnings to follow to identify the authenticity of a Gucci accessory. But without a doubt, the best advice we can give you is to buy from trustworthy stores like ours. At Keway Bags, you can buy (and sell) completely authentic second-hand luxury bags, both online and in our store in Barcelona.