Italian fashion designer Alessandro Michele, Appointed in January 2015 as creative director of the Italian fashion house Gucci, he revolutionized the very perception of fashion, weaving it from luxury and intelligence. He filled each new collection with a special meaning.
The 2G leather belt, thanks to Alessandro’s extraordinary, analytical thinking, acquired a new glamorous look and became one of the most iconic accessories, adorning fashionistas and fashionistas all over the planet.
How to distinguish an original Gucci belt from a fake?
The increased popularity and sales of the new image of the 2G belt instantly caused a tornado of counterfeits. Replicas of fashion goods have become a real business, bringing in millions of dollars in income for industrialists, and it is perhaps useless to fight such small enterprises or even huge companies. At least no one has managed to close them yet.
Therefore, having decided to purchase a genuine Gucci belt, its future owner should know all the nuances that distinguish the original from a cleverly made copy. Let's study the question by considering all the elements of a branded item one by one.
Buckle
Taking the belt in your hands, pay attention to the wrong side of the buckle. A sign of the authenticity of the product is the inscription applied to the reverse side using the engraving method "Made in Italy". The antique gold colored buckle itself is quite heavy and made in a vintage style.
But this is just the beginning. An equally important detail will help you “give away” a fake: method of attaching a buckle to a belt. In the original belt, the buckle is sewn to one edge (please note - it is not screwed on with a cheap metal screw or secured with a similar clamp!)
Quality of tailoring and material
Brand Gucci provides excellent quality tailoring for all its brand products. Therefore, carefully inspect all seams. They should have stitches of the same length and evenly stitched along a line located at the same distance from the edge. Signs of a fake are curves, with different indentations from the edge, protruding or loose threads, and seams.
The company uses high quality genuine leather and sufficient thickness for sewing. You recognize it by its noble aroma, softness, uniform color and delicate shine. Replicas “under the skin” are easily broken and have an unpleasant smell of cheap synthetics.
Branded elements
Please note: this product has a loop that holds the opposite edge of the strap when putting it on. Its originality lies in the fact that the part is attached from the inside to the place where the buckle is fixed and is a narrow leather strip. The belt loop should be at a short distance from the buckle and should not move along the tape.
In addition, 5 holes on the belt, no more and no less, should also be considered an indicator of originality. They are located at the same distance from each other and strictly in the center of the tape. A different number of holes for the fastener and their uneven arrangement serves as a sign of a replica.
For lovers of intrigue and multi-colored belts with different colored stripes and brand emblems "Gucci" You should pay attention to the monogram. In her signature version, she decorates the ribbon at both ends of the product with two “Gs”. The red stripe should be identical in width to the green stripes. Other modifications are a sign of a fake product.
Serial number
Carefully inspect the reverse side of the product, there is a stamp on it. But keep in mind that the stamp is present on both the original sample and the replica. Let's learn to distinguish them.
Remember that on updated branded models the stamp is located near the buckle, and in older versions it is in the middle of the belt.
Indicators of authenticity are:
- «R", located in a circle;
- Gucci brand symbol;
- country of origin “made in Italy”;
- registration number, usually consisting of 21-22 characters (including letters of the English alphabet) and starting with numbers "114" or "223". The serial number of the original also includes the belt size. Its authenticity can be tracked on the official Gucci website using the first two lines, looking for the availability of a similar model.
The registration number of the copy begins with the numbers “1212”, while the size of the belt is not included in the product code, but is stamped on the side. Be careful!
Original packaging
A box tied with a ribbon, with the Gucci logo placed along its entire length, will be packaged in a bag of the same color with the brand’s logo. Inside the box there should be a silk bag (again, marked with the Gucci trademark), and in it your coveted belt should already be in it.
How can you tell at first glance that this is a fake?
You already know that one of the most popular and iconic accessories is constantly and unhinderedly copied. It will not be difficult for you to distinguish the original from the replica if you carefully read the description of the branded elements. When buying a fake, most people understand that it is a copy of the product, but some do not even realize. Some people think that the item is very similar to the original and no one will know about the fake. Others don’t care at all whether it’s a brand or a fake.
But, if you have read this article so far, then you really want to buy an original belt, creating a stylish and unique look for yourself.
Then let's repeat all the nuances:
- buckle. It must be securely soldered, have an intersecting “2G” logo and be correctly attached to the belt;
- quality of tailoring and material;
- presence of branded elements and brand serial number;
- package;
- price. A Gucci belt costs from 270 € on the official website, if in rubles – from 19,000 to 21,000 rubles.
Any violation of the original standards of the Gucci brand indicates a low-quality, counterfeit product.
Where can I buy an original Gucci belt?
The list of stores where you can buy authentic items is on the official Gucci website.
When dreaming of buying a branded belt, carefully study its characteristics on the manufacturer’s website and visually remember the location of all the elements. Don't forget about the price! Only then start searching for the desired accessory on the Internet or in Gucci brand stores.
Be careful and do not become a victim of deception.Enjoy the undoubted quality and wear the belt with pleasure, feeling your “belonging to the powers that be.”
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