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Dior (ebay): Christian Dior Tutorial Sections: Christian Dior Part One ← Christian Dior Part Two Christian Dior Zippers and more Below is a fake Christian Dior handbag that has many of the features correct that we address within our guides. However, despite getting some important details correct, it still failed our inspection. With the help of a magnifying glass we found a tiny detail that raised some suspicion. On the (left) leather handle patch we noticed a severely flawed stitch line that was only really noticeable under slight magnification. 
This is a primitive example of what the lines look like under magnification: An authentic Dior handbag would not have such sloppy work. This is a common trait, evidence of a rush job, that is seen universally on many fake items (such as counterfeit sunglasses). 
Note: The handbag handles (pictured at top) are correctly wrapped in paper not plastic, and the Dior CD metal accent is correctly perfectly strait with no gaps. (For more info on O-ring gaps go here and here). All these details the fakers got correct, however, the tiny quality detail or mishap did not escape us. Often times the counterfeiters will have the details correct, in those cases it will take a solid inspection of the tiny quality details like stitch lines to uncover the truth. [For more info on methods we utilize to uncover some especially tiny details go here] 1. Label:
Below is an image of an authentic Christian Dior Gaucho label: [Note] The top stitch string differs in color from the stitching on the other three edges. The top stitch is black, the stitching edges are orange.  BeautifulBasics (ebay) Below is an image of a fake Christian Dior label: [Note] The fakers have correctly made the top stitch string different in color from the stitching on the other three edges. However, the logo itself is way off centered. The "Christian Dior" is shifted much too far to the right of the label. An authentic Dior logo would be centered perfectly within the label itself (as pictured above). [For more examples of counterfeit detection by means of symmetry go here, here and here]. Also, note that the logo does not look like it is embossed, or stamped into the label, it looks like a superficial print. 
Dior Girly label: The Girly label should be white patent leather and framed with stitching.
 BeautifulBasics (ebay) Below is an image of a fake Girly label: [Note] The single stitch running along the top of the label. Also, the font is incorrect. The letters following the "C" and "D" are too large. The top crest of the "C" in the fake label protrudes much higher than the peak of the "h". However, on the real label (above), the "C" and the "h" are roughly the same height. Also, the "D" in the fake Dior font is much more curved on the top and bottom than the authentic font pictured (above), which has a more flat horizontal top and bottom. [For more examples of counterfeit detection by means of font analysis go here]  BeautifulBasics (ebay) Below is an image of a fake Dior label: [Note] Notice in this label the stitches do frame the lablel, however, they are all the same color. The top stitch should vary from the other three framing stitch lines. Also, this is another example of a poor stamp impression. The logo looks to be cheaply screen printed, and not correctly embossed. The logo is also slighlty off center and crooked within the label.  Christian Dior Handbags Dior Girly Bags Dior Gaucho Handbags Dior Cosmetic Bags Dior Clutch Dior Handbags Under $200 Dior Handbags From $201-300 Dior Handbags From $301-400 Dior Handbags From $401-500 Dior Handbags From $501-1000 Dior Handbags From $1001 and up Christian Dior Tutorial Sections: Christian Dior Part One ← Christian Dior Part Two Christian Dior Zippers and more [Tutorial ref:] BeautifulBasics (eBay) Christian Dior contact info: Dior Customer service |