How to Spot Fake Tom Ford Sunglasses

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Using the designer guide from our universal sunglasses tutorial, Tom Ford is manufactured by [Marcolin Group_Italy].

[Safilo Group[Italy]] Safilo, Oxydo, Carrera, Blue Ray, Gucci, Dior, Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino and Marc Jacobs.
[Luxottica Group[Italy]] Ray Ban, Revo, Persol, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Donna Karen, Versace, Burberry, Polo Ralph Lauren.
[Marcolin Group[Italy]] Roberto Cavalli, MontBlanc, Ferarri, Tom Ford, Allison Spa, Gianfranco Ferre, Missoni, John Richmond, Romeo Gigli, Fendi, Coach, Calvin Klein, Nike

[Note] Some designer brands do have factories in China. Yes, these brands are authentic still. For instance, many of the models put out by their second tier labels like, "Marc by Marc Jacobs," or "Just Cavalli by Roberto Cavalli" [etc] are made in China. But the premier label like "Roberto Cavalli," or Marc Jacobs will be made in Italy.

Therefore the paperwork that should accompany your Tom Ford sunglasses should be from the Marcolin group. But before we get into the certificate of auth, care books etc, we are going to illustrate some of Tom Ford�s features, details singular to the designer that every buyer should scan for before or after purchasing.

Embedded logos on the tips of the temple arms: These are metal tips inserted into the frame itself, with the logo Tom Ford etched into the metal. This is not a printed stamp. This is etched into the tip, if you fun your finger across it, you will feel the texture. Beware of any serial number that is a simple printed stamp with no texture.

[Note:] Every pair of TF we have encountered thus far has had these tips inserted. However, at the present moment, we cannot say with 100% certainty that every pair of sunglasses produced by TF will have these inserts. Just that we have yet to encounter a pair without them. So a pair that a buyer may encounter without these tips should raise a red flag, and more info is recommended before purchase, specifically about the exact model in question.

Serial number on inner temple arm: This feature can be difficult to notice. It is located generally on the inner left temple arm (if looking through the glasses), and is etched in on the tip.

[Note:] The sequence: LP3159775.

Below is an image of the factory number on the protective plastic: Notice the numbers should always match. If they do not match, it is a red flag. Not an automatic fail, because it is possible a seller could have the packaging mixed up, but in general non-matching numbers should be something to inspect further.

Tom Ford serial number on bag

Below is an image of the lens logo: This is located in the top left corner of the left lens.

Below is an image of the TF logo on the nose piece: This is another tiny detail but crucial. On the nose piece there should be a �TF� logo stamped on the metal or the plastic itself. On this particular nose piece, the TF shimmers in the light giving off a gold reflection. Always check the nose pieces for these features, as most quality designers will stamp the nose piece with their logos. However, not every sunglass style has nose pieces. Some just have smooth concaved space where the glasses sit on top of the nose. Also, fake can replicate this feature, however, always inspect the quality of the stamp. Fakes may have a cheaper, less detailed, less vivid, superficial stamp on the nose piece.

Note: Notice the reflective quality of the TF.

Model numbers, other info on the temple arms: Below are two images of both sides of the inner temlpe arm.

Below is the right temple inner arm: Style [Amber] : Model [TF92] : Temple arm length [670] : Lens diameter [140] : Nose bridge [125]

TF temple arm right