"Tommy Hilfiger": how to distinguish a fake from an original

Tommy Hilfiger is an American brand founded in 1985 in the heart of the USA, New York. And if at first the company’s products were not in demand, then after seven years, stylish clothes and accessories became recognizable and popular. All thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit of Tommy Hilfiger, who began creating original wardrobe items for celebrities. Manufacturers of low-quality products could not help but notice the increased popularity, and they quickly began producing counterfeit products.

Nowadays, no one can be surprised by counterfeit goods, and you can come across them even when purchasing things from a trusted store. Therefore, in order not to buy a replica, it is so important to know the main features of branded products.

How to recognize original Tommy Hilfiger clothing

The main idea of ​​the brand is comfortable wardrobe items designed for everyday wear. But even things in a casual style cannot be cheap, and Tommy Hilfiger’s products even belong to the premium segment.This means it must be of excellent quality and have special details that you need to pay attention to before purchasing.

Logo

The first thing you should study is the Tommy Hilfiger brand logo. Manufacturers of counterfeit products do not pay due attention to detail. Therefore, even such a small element will help to immediately distinguish the replica from the original.

When buying clothes and accessories, you need to check the quality of the emblem:

1. No errors. Often, in order to avoid litigation, manufacturers of low-quality counterfeits indicate “Tommy Hilfiger” on the labels instead of “Tommy Hilfiger”.
2. Form. The real thing is decorated with two rectangular labels - one painted white, the other red.
3. Manufacturing. The logo is made using embroidery.
4. Location. The company applies logos inside and outside of products. On the inside, in addition to the brand name, the raw materials from which the wardrobe items are made are indicated. The brand name is sewn on neatly, there are no protruding threads. The base is soft, the corners do not stick. On shirts, blouses, jackets and T-shirts, the outer tag is located near the chest pocket, on trousers and shorts - next to one of the pockets, on bomber jackets - on the sleeve. The trademark designation is applied to metal parts using engraving. The lines of the inscription are smooth, clear, and easy to read. Grammatical errors and blurred characters are not allowed.
   

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Reference. If the emblem is sewn crookedly, the stitching is uneven, the threads stick out, the raw materials are rough and itchy, or it is made in the form of a sticker, it is a counterfeit.

Tags

Genuine products must have a tag on the inside seam. On it the brand indicates: the country of the manufacturer, the composition of the fabric, information on proper care.You should pay attention to the characteristics:

1. The material of the branded label is soft, pleasant to the touch, matte black.
2. On real products, labels are sewn onto the fabric. The counterfeit can be decorated with several labels, as if sewn inside the fabric. The emblem is prickly and causes discomfort when worn.
3. Spare buttons are sewn to the logo. The number of accessories and buttons on the clothes is the same. If the model is decorated with different options: on the cuffs, collar, fasteners, then three types of buttons will be sewn to the label.
4. Under the main logo there is a second one - white, which indicates the release date of a specific model or collection, as well as the serial number. The emblem is soft, made of structural fabric, the corners do not prick.

Reference. All elements of genuine models are decorated with the manufacturer's engraving. If the inscription is missing, has uneven lines or grammatical errors, the buyer has a replica in his hands.

An additional label is also attached to the product using a silk rope. The information on it coincides with that indicated on the internal white logo. A special code is applied to it to confirm its authenticity.

Material and accessories

The premium brand values ​​​​its reputation, therefore it pays special attention to the materials used, giving preference to textiles and fittings of the highest quality. The company tries to use natural fibers - denim, suede, 100% cottonOpok and linen, leather.

Reference. Counterfeits are made from synthetic and semi-synthetic fabrics. Such items quickly lose their original appearance, fade, stretch, and the substances used for coloring can cause allergies.

Other signs to look out for include:

1. ZAgroin. Real wardrobe items and accessories emit a pleasant aroma of natural fabrics. The fakes exude an unpleasant, harsh soundAgroin. This is especially true for jackets, wallets and bags made of leatherette.
2. Seams. The stitches must be neat, the stitches must be smooth, and protruding threads are not allowed. Tags, labels, inscriptions, decorative elements are sewn smoothly, do not prick, and there are no defects.
   

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3. Buttons. They are the same size, fixed neatly, decorated with an engraved Tommy Hilfiger logo.
4. Lightning. Sewn neatly, the stitches are even, the stitches are the same, there are no protruding threads, the operation of the mechanism does not cause any complaints. The manufacturer's name is printed on the clasp, which is attached to the zipper.

What to look for to avoid buying fake Tommy Hilfiger jeans

In addition to the main line of products for men, women and children, Tommy Hilfiger has launched the production of a separate line of stylish youth denim products - Tommy Denim.

Genuine jeans must have:

1. Embroidered "Tommy Hilfiger" name. More often it is located on one of the back pockets.
2. The brand name is small in size, looks neat, there are no protruding strings, and the edges do not catch.
3. In the belt area there is a leather patch on which the manufacturer's name is embossed. It is evenly colored and does not exude a harsh, unpleasantAgroin, edges without defects, stitches are the same, ropes do not stick out.
4. There are two stripes embroidered on the small pocket: one red, the other white.
5. If the jeans come with a strap, then the accessory should also be decorated with an engraving with the name of the company, as well as other small elements - rivets, buttons or buttons.
   

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The devil is in the details - this is the basic rule that will help distinguish real products from replicas. In addition, experts recommend purchasing expensive premium wardrobe items only in official stores, the addresses of which can be found on the Internet. In accredited retail outlets, it is not only difficult to encounter counterfeits, but you can also get a good discount on goods from previous collections.