Marc Jacobs Snapshot bag: How can you spot a counterfeit?
Everyone needs a bag that combines practicality and durability, given its high quality and small size. Marc Jacobs understood this very well when he created the 'Snapshot'. With its bold logo, small size and unusual 'camera bag'-style design, it's a hit with many people. The bag is the perfect companion for a quick night out after a busy day at work. Unfortunately, such popularity has led to a lot of counterfeiting. If you're buying it off the shelf, here are a few tips to help you identify whether it's a genuine Snapshot bag or a replica.
Brand registration
First of all, check that the brand's lettering is actually present on your handbag. The text on a fake Marc Jacobs bag is often printed too thickly compared to the authentic one. An irregularity between the letters can also be very visible to the naked eye on an imitation. Make sure that the logo is identical to what you can see on the logo on the luxury brand's official website.
This must be clearly and neatly engraved on the product's hardware, mainly on the fastenings. The name of the brand should be engraved deeply on the top of the bag, in the middle of the two pockets located on either side of the bag. Not forgetting the inside label and the shoulder strap, which must also be clearly marked with the brand name. The hardware is flawless, whether it's scratched or otherwise. It is also reflective and gold-plated. The hardware used by crooks is much duller and also looks much less defined. They are generally scratched, worn or of a less visible colour. They also very rarely respect the size of the coins, which are either too large or too small.
The right dimensions
You can also check the brand's official measurements when you receive the bag. Here are the sizes communicated by Marc Jacobs for the Snapshot bags:
The shoulder strap
Pay particular attention to the details associated with the shoulder strap. These can provide a valuable answer to the question of the authenticity of the product concerned. The brand name should be engraved on the hardware. Some counterfeiters do not reproduce this small detail, particularly on the shoulder strap fasteners. The brand name and the name of the handbag must be identifiable on the middle of the shoulder strap. As for the little rings used to attach it, replica factories tend to opt for different shapes. On an imitation they are either too round or rectangular.
This is how the rings that link the shoulder strap should look.
The zip
The zip on this bag should correlate with the colour of the bag. It should also be solid and fluid, with thick teeth.
Bag features
- Thefront:
On the front of the Snapshot, a kind of rectangle reminiscent of the click of a camera is present so that it is embossed on it. Its colour is identical to that of the hardware. Replica factories tend to reproduce it in an unsightly way, and it gives the bag a 'cheap' look because it can appear to be simply glued on. The space between the top and bottom of this element must be perfectly identical. If this is not the case, then be wary and make sure your product is authentic.
This is what the front of the bag should look like on an authentic product:
Rear :
There should be a pocket on the back of the bag. This should be the same colour as the front of the bag and the seams should be clean and neat. On most counterfeits, the threads protrude and the seams curl. The background should be black.
Curious to find out more about counterfeit luxury bags? Read our articles on the Kate Yes Saint Laurent Paris bag or the Prada nylon bag re-edition 2005.
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