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Spotting Fake Bottega Veneta Labels

Bottega Venteta Guide [1]
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Labels: The Bottega Veneta labels and logos have changed throughout the years. But the one constant holding all of these changes together is the quality. Real Bottega labels will always be made of superior quality. There will be no sloppy lettering, bleeding colors, uneven spacing or asymmetric layouts.

Color bleeding: In most cases, an authentic Bottega Veneta label should not have the print on one side of the label showing through on the reverse side of the label. The example (left) shows this detail. The tag on the left is held up with a good light source hitting from the far right, and nothing is showing through from the front side of the tag. A label with the front and the back printing showing through and blending with the opposing sides print is usually a sign of a cheaply made label. And remember, every detail of a Bottega Veneta is high quality, even the tiny elements like a fabric label. This does not mean that the label can not be translucent, and that light can�t pass through, or at times some of the print depending on the vibrancy that the lettering was struck. But as a rule of thumb, be aware of the relationship of the print on both the back and front of the label.
Frayed edges: Another common denominator with the line of authentic Bottega labels is the unraveling of the fabric at the edges of the labels. This can be labeled perforations. Often times you will notice that there are strings of fabric dangling off the borders of the label, this is generally a common sign with the authentic Bottega Veneta labels.

Below are images of authentic Bottega Veneta tags: Notice the frayed edges. Also the quality of the material. The material has noticable texture and weaving patterns.

authentic Bottega Veneta gold label

authentic Bottega Veneta brown arrow tag

Contemporary Bottega auth tags: Always check for the authenticity label inside the bag. It is generally made of cotton, is a squared or rectangular shape and can be fastened directly into the handbag lining.

Label code: The Bottega Veneta code has some similarities to authentic Balenciaga handbags.

Below is an image of a Bottega Veneta serial number/model number: Three important figures are seen on the authenticity tag. The year made, the type of leather, and the color code. These should all match up with the bag that you have purchased. If the color code, year, or leather style says something different on the tag than what the handbag in question is representing, that is an obvious red flag. [The tag below would be a nero made in 2007].