First off, let’s be real, a Chanel rainbow bag is already a statement. It screams “look at me!” which kinda makes spotting a fake *slightly* easier, because often the fakes just, well, scream louder in all the wrong ways. Think colors that are *too* vibrant, like someone cranked the saturation to 11. Or the quilting – it’s gotta be on point. A real Chanel’s quilting is, like, meticulously aligned. If the diamonds are wonky or don’t line up across the flap? Red flag, big time. Trust your gut on this one, okay?
And then there’s the leather. A real Chanel uses gorgeous, buttery soft leather. Fake leather? It feels, well, fake. Stiff, plastic-y, and sometimes it even has that weird chemical smell. *shudders* I remember once, I was at a flea market (don’t judge, you can find hidden gems!), and I saw this “Chanel” – the leather was so bad, it felt like I was touching a Barbie doll’s outfit. Immediate pass.
Now, let’s talk about the inside. This is where the real nitty-gritty is. Authenticity cards are a *thing*. Real ones have a specific font, a certain sheen, and a unique serial number. But, here’s the kicker: Fakers are getting better and better at this. So, don’t rely on the card *alone*. It’s just one piece of the puzzle. The serial number inside the bag should also match the card, and the sticker should be securely sewn in, not just glued. I’ve seen fakes where the sticker is peeling off – amateur hour!
The hardware is another huge tell. The chain, the CC clasp… it should all feel substantial and weighty. Cheap metal feels, well, cheap. And the color? The gold on a real Chanel is a specific shade – not too brassy, not too pale. Fakers often mess this up. Also, check the screws holding the clasp in place. Are they the right type? Are they neatly aligned? A real Chanel would never have wonky screws.
Okay, this is just my opinion, but rainbow bags can be harder to fake because the color gradients are, like, difficult to replicate perfectly. If the colors look muddy or the transitions are choppy? Sus. Very sus.
