Hammock Bag by Loewe: How to Spot a Counterfeit?

Spanish luxury brand founded in 1846, Loewe is known for its leather goods and fashion accessories. Quality and design are of great importance to the brand. Its handbags are particularly popular, including Loewe's iconic Hammock bag. Available in a wide range of colours, this bag is perfect for any style, from casual daywear to a more sophisticated evening look. Unfortunately, their fame has attracted counterfeiters who have been quick to create replicas of this luxury bag. They offer these counterfeits for sale on second-hand websites, making you believe that they are authentic pieces. So if you want to buy your Loewe Hammock bag second-hand or off the shelf, here's a handy guide to help you spot a counterfeit.

Front of the bag :

First of all, pay particular attention to the front of the Hammock bag. It says a lot about the authenticity of this luxury item. The corners of the bag are slightly rounded. On counterfeit bags, the corners are sometimes pointed or too rounded.

Also look for the Loewe logo, engraved on this part of the bag. Also check that every detail of this logo is impeccable. If you see the slightest flaw, you're most likely dealing with a counterfeit. Luxury brand Loewe is renowned for its expertise and attention to detail. On counterfeits, the engraving of the logo is too deeply embedded in the bag.

On the left, a real Hammock bag from Loewe, on the right, a fake bag.

Closing :

Let's move on to the small zip on the bag, and more specifically the end of the zip. The metal rectangle at the end of the zip differs between a replica and an authentic Hammock bag.

The one on a fake bag from the brand is too big. Check that the logo of the Spanish luxury brand is written on this small rectangle. It is not uncommon for counterfeit factories to forget to do this.

Also check that the teeth of the fastener are properly aligned with each other. If they are not perfectly aligned, the fastener will often jam.

The Loewe inscription :

Also look carefully at the Loewe lettering. For some reason, replica factories are unable to replicate the font used by luxury brands. The counterfeits of this bag are no exception.

Here, the crooks reproduce the brand's lettering too thick and too large for what it should be. The letters from the Loewe design studios are thin and boldly engraved into the leather of the luxury bag.

On the left, a bag from a Loewe sewing workshop, on the right, a bag from a replica factory.

Serial number :

Also check the serial number on one edge of the bag. If your bag does not have a serial number, you can immediately conclude that it is a counterfeit.

Counterfeiters are sometimes accompanied by serial numbers, so don't jump to conclusions. As with the previous point, look at the font. Whereas a genuine Loewe bag has a fine, legible font, the serial number on a counterfeit bag has a font that is too thick and too long.

On the left, a real Loewe bag, on the right, a replica bag

Seams :

The last but not least point to analyse concerns the seams of the Hammock bag by Loewe. This point may seem obvious, but it's very important to look at it because counterfeiters overlook the seams.

The seams on an authentic Loewe luxury bag are tight, thick and even. These features ensure that the bag will stand the test of time. Replica bags have irregular seams. They also regularly have seams that are too thin.

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