How can you spot a fake Bottega Veneta cassette bag?
The Bottega Veneta cassette bag was presented by designer Daniel Lee at Bottega Veneta's autumn 2019 collection. The bag is based on Bottega's signature intrecciato weave design and is made from nappa leather, with the padded version in particular featuring large, squishy squares.This is Bottega Veneta's most popular version of the bag and for good reason, it looks and feels the best with its plush, luxurious leather. However, with such a high price tag, you're probably wondering whether you shouldn't go for the second-hand option. It's an interesting option, but it comes with a risk: that of buying a counterfeit without realising it. Follow each method in this guide carefully to easily authenticate your Bottega Veneta padded cassette bag.
1. Overall appearance
The detail that sets this model apart from all others is its double-sided maxi weave. The surface of the replica looks more like a bubble than it's supposed to, because the original orthogonal weave appears flatter.
Whereas the authentic model is made from 100% lambskin leather, which makes the bag durable because this material outlasts any fabric. The replica, on the other hand, is made from poor quality leather that scratches and tears easily. The stitching is so neat in the photo on the right that it appears transparent, while the transitions between sections are hard to miss on the Bottega Veneta Padded Fake Cassette Bag.
On the left, the look of a fake Bottega Veneta bag, on the right, the look of a real Bottega Veneta bag.
2. The flap
Let's look at the differences between the flaps. There are small gaps between the Nappa strips on the original flap, whereas they seem to be stuck together on the fake photo. Remember: sometimes a detail in the replica may appear to be more accurate, but bear in mind that it's not up to our judgement to decide what's right or wrong - if it's different from the authentic model, that's already a fault.
You can see below that the gold magnet is also narrower on the genuine bag than on the counterfeit.
On the left, the flap of a fake Bottega Veneta bag, on the right, the flap of a real Bottega Veneta bag.
3. Closing
You should always take a closer look at the material, as you may find the most differences when doing so. The genuine fastener is made of matt, sanded metal. What's more, its triangle has a distinguished rounded top.
On the other hand, the fake fastener doesn't have its material sanded down as much as on the genuine one and also looks shinier. The triangle in the middle doesn't reproduce the expected look at the top. The font should also be mentioned - the letters are slanted and nicely engraved in the image on the right whereas the letters are narrower, smaller and with totally different shapes and colours on the fake Bottega Veneta cassette bag.
On the left, the fastening of a fake Bottega Veneta bag, on the right, the fastening of a real Bottega Veneta bag.
4. The loop
The original buckle, similar to the clasp, is sanded and matt, while the replica is very shiny and is the opposite of the authentic look.
Not only the materials, but also the shapes are different: the genuine buckle is thicker and wider, while the fake is thinner, narrower, but longer in height. What's more, the poor quality leather is visible here too, as the top layer looks like it's ready to peel off at any minute.
On the left, the buckle of a fake Bottega Veneta bag, on the right, the buckle of a real Bottega Veneta bag.
5. The police
The font on the authentic Bottega Veneta bag has a vintage feel that works well with the bag and the brand as a whole; these exquisite letters are angled to the left and deeply engraved.
Whereas on the Bottega Veneta counterfeit, the letters on the fake material are black, differently shaped and slanted to the right, the complete opposite of the original look. What's more, you can see how the "BOTTEGA VENETA" text on the fake bag looks too thick, as it's deeply embedded in the metal, giving it that thicker look.
Left: the font of a fake Bottega Veneta bag, right: the font of a real Bottega Veneta bag.
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