Gucci Dionysus bag: How can you spot a counterfeit?

Gucci has been internationally renowned since the 1950s, thanks to Alessandro Michele's imagination in creating ever more innovative and conquering designs. The brand, which specialises in high-end leather goods, remains attached to ancient culture, and this is reflected in the splendid Gucci collections. The brand is keen to retain its codes while modernising its range to appeal to a younger audience. Gucci is offering a whole new breath of fresh air with a host of collections that are constantly winning new hearts. Its leather goods model, Dionysus, is a great success, but this has not escaped the attention of counterfeiters. Counterfeiters are constantly reproducing "fake" versions of these bags and new Gucci icons.

Unfortunately, if you're not a connoisseur, you can easily be fooled by the tempting offers of the brand's copied products. In this article, we reveal some effective tips that will help you identify a genuine Dionysus Gucci bag, a luxury product, and differentiate it from a counterfeit product.

Inside label

Check the inside of your bag. The inside label should bear the Gucci brand name and the words "Made in Italy", as shown in the photo below:

The label must be made of leather and must bear the word 'R' surrounded by a circle. You should also pay close attention to how the brand name "Gucci" is written. On a counterfeit product, the letters may be very close together or very far apart.

Here are a few indications to bear in mind about the letters of the logo on the label:

- The G is very round, and if the line continues, it almost forms an O.

- The G serifs are equal

- The two sides of the U are different: the left side is much thicker while the right side is thinner.

- Cs are very round, like the G

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All genuine Gucci bags are made in Italy. If the label says anything other than "Made in Italy", you are dealing with a potential counterfeit.

Below is an outline of the label that must appear inside the handbag:

The serial number

Inside the handbag, not far from the main seam, is a label containing essential information. A serial number should be visible. This number must be between 4 and 6 digits long, so that you can identify the origin of the bag. It also guarantees the authenticity of each bag.

If there is no code when you exchange your bag with the seller, you can always ask them for one. If the seller does not agree to give it to you, then beware. You may be interested in a counterfeit.

Quality of fabric and inner lining

Touch can be a very useful element in identifying an imitation of your product. The canvas is of high quality. The finishes are made of suede. It should feel smooth and soft. If this is not the case, check the authenticity of your product.

Make sure the inner lining of your Dionysus is made of suede and is the same colour as the bag. Only the inside label is leather.

The inner bottom of the bag must feature the brand's emblematic design, which is also featured in the foreground and on the underside of the bag.

Here's what the inside of your bag should look like:

Seams

Finishes are often overlooked or considered unimportant, but seams can be a real means of identifying counterfeits. The difference with original designer handbags is usually clear in the corners. Seams should be straight and clean. Genuine Gucci handbags are designed and known to be a durable, quality luxury, so the seams will be well stitched and parallel. An imitation can be quickly identified by protruding threads, curling seams or 'cheap' fastenings.

Engraving and zips

The metal fasteners and end caps are usually engraved with the name "Gucci" in a neat and tidy manner. The zip pull is made from the same material as the bag, either canvas or leather. Finally, the zip will be made of metal, not plastic. The Gucci logo will also be engraved on the underside.

Curious to find out more about counterfeit luxury goods? Read our articles on the Constance bag by Hermès, or the Fendi First bag.

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