Rule of thumb authentic
points: These are general details about Chloe that tend to act as a constant throughout the years.
Chloe does not have a discounted “overstock” policy/program. Naturally beware of any seller claiming this.
Chloe does not sell factory seconds. Naturally beware of any seller claiming this.
They do not have a “wholesale line.” Naturally beware of any seller claiming this. (this is also consistent with many of the top Italian/French designers [i.e. Louis Vuitton, Chanel)
At the time of writing this guide, we do not know of any Chloe handbags that are green, pink, yellow or blue in color (this may change).
generally weigh in at slightly more than 3lbs. This is important because often times, the phony Paddington handbags
are lighter than this, due to the implementation of cheaper materials.
Expect inconsistencies between authentic Chloe bags from year to year, season to season. This makes spotting the fakes more difficult, as there is no definitive blueprint to draw any conclusions from. This is similar to Coach handbags, and sometimes Gucci etc. The way to circumvent this problem is to focus most of your attention on the quality details of the handbag. Things that are universally true of all top designer handbags, like stitching.
Beware of ivory bags with ivory edges. They should have brown edges.
Made in Italy: Chloe handbags are currently manufactured in Italy. Many of the other
once considered premier like Coach, Dooney & Bourke etc, have outsourced much of their production
to China. However, Chloe still maintains an Italian origin. However some bags are made in places
like Bulgaria etc.
Stitching: This is an important piece of evidence when studying Chloe bags. Because, as mentioned earlier, there are inconstancies within Chloe lines, studying the stitch lines should act as a constant rule. Check for the basic problems many fake handbags posses. Sloppy stitch lines, out or order stitches, loose threads, unraveling stitch lines etc. Beyond the universal stitching issues, a specific Chloe stitch clue is nylon thread. Chloe often uses nylon threading for their stitching, and their stitch lines are generally thick, tight, and strait. Many fake handbags will use thinner stitch lines, that will tend to veer off course at times, creating a crooked, or botched line. This is due to the speed in which counterfeits are made. They are super fast rush jobs, done to insure that the product hits the market not to long after the original lines come out for the new seasons. They are made fast and cheap, and 98% of the time they will leave a footprint of this shoddy production, that you the shopper can detect.
This shoddy stitching can also affect the overall shape of the bag. So aside from studying the tiny details of the stitches themselves, take a step back, and pay attention the overall shape of the bag, in comparison to a known authentic bag. Poor stitching will create lop sided, deformed, and misshapen areas on the handbag that may not be noticeable at a casual glance.
