This
guide is to help illustrate some of the
specific details of Giorgio Armani sunglasses, and should be used in conjunction with the main
how to spot fake sunglasses tutorial, as most of the tips for spotting fake designer sunglasses are
universal. These specific Armani details can be used to reinforce the fundemental spotting
tips.
The real Giorgio Armani glasses (fold up pair left) is displaying an authentic lens
sticker. Most Armani lens stickers are clear. Beware of any pair that has a lens sticker that
has a solid color background. However, this may not always be the case. As with most designer lines,
the small details like this can vary. Take note of the word just below the Giorgio Armani,
it says "Occhaili," this is Italian for "glasses." This may not be on every authentic lens sticker,
but it is something to take notice of. Many fake Armani sunglasses do not have the italian word for
glasses (occhiali) on the sticker. These are the types of details that many of
the counterfeiters will often miss, or intentionally avoid due to
time or money constraints.
The real Giorgio Armani glasses (left) display a consistant font lettering, with all the
repeat letters being the same width [etc]. Many times fakes will have
inconsistant font letters in
their stamp impressions. Meaning that the "I" in Giorgio is thicker than the "I" in Armani.
This is something the Giorgio Armani does not usually do. However, some slight differences in the
fonts can be seen on real Armani glasses also. But these issuses will be more subtle. In those
cases, you need to use your judgement. If the deviation is overlly sloppy, than that may be an
issue, if it is very subtle, then it may be fine. Also notice the "R's" in the font. They have
a certain curve, or squiggle on the right prong. The "G's" in the font are also specific, similiar
to the G in the Gucci font, (but not exactly).
Always study the font details closely, and beware
of any major inconsistancies.
The authentic Giorgio Armani sunglasses (left) is an example of how the stamp impressions
into the glasses should look. The etched impression is clear and crisp, with well defined spaces
between the letters. Many fakes will often times have
cheaply stamped logos with sloppy
lettering and/or letters that seem to
muddle together, overlapping in spots into the
preceding letters space. Also notice that the authentic stamp etch is centered within the temple
arm. This is important, because many fake glasses get this detail wrong. They will have the Armani
logo stamped in either slightly too high, or low. This
lack of symmetry will be subtle at times, and
blatant at others. But the placement of the logo should always be scrutinized for irregular and
sloppy stamp work. Crooked, off-center logo stamping should always raise a red flag.
