Okay, so I got this new bag the other day, a Fendi Vitello King F is Fendi Logo Embossed Mini Mon Tresor Bucket Bag Cuoio. Sounds fancy, right? But here’s the thing, I wanted to make sure it was the real deal, not some cheap knock-off. So I did what any normal person would do, I went down a rabbit hole of online research and turned into a full-blown detective.
First things first, I grabbed the bag and started looking at the hardware. I read somewhere that the real Fendi bags have their logo, “FF” or “FENDI,” on all the metal bits – clasps, feet, attachments, studs, even the bottom of the zipper. So, I checked all those spots, and sure enough, there it was, clear as day. And the zipper? The back had the Fendi logo too. Feeling pretty good at this point.
Next, I moved on to the logo itself. Apparently, on a genuine Fendi, the logo should be super neat and consistent everywhere. I examined the embossed logo on the leather, and it looked pretty darn clean to me. No wonky lines or anything. I even found a serial number hiding in the inner pocket. It was this super long number that’s hard to miss, just like I read online.
- Checked the hardware for “FF” or “FENDI” engravings – check!
- Inspected the logo for neatness and consistency – check!
- Found the super long serial number inside – check!
Then there was this whole thing about the “Fs” on the bag being perfectly symmetrical and interlocking. I spent a good amount of time staring at those Fs, making sure they were all lined up just right. No uneven spacing or weird letters. It looked legit to me.
I also remembered reading something about a serial number tag on Fendi belts. While my new baby is a bag, not a belt, I figured the principle might be the same. I looked around the buckle area, even though it’s not a belt, just in case. No tag there, but I wasn’t too worried since it wasn’t mentioned for bags.
Another tip I picked up was about newer Fendi bags having the “Fendi,” “Fendi Roma,” or “Fendi Made in Italy” embossed on a leather tag inside. So, I flipped the bag inside out and found a leather tag. It said “Fendi Made in Italy.” Bingo!
Feeling like a Pro
Honestly, after all this, I felt like a pro Fendi authenticator. The bag felt heavy and sturdy, not flimsy like some fakes. Plus, I remembered reading about a hologram or RFID tag, but that seemed to be a hit or miss thing. I couldn’t find one on mine, but from what I understood, that wasn’t necessarily a deal-breaker.
So, there you have it. My little adventure in making sure my new Fendi was the real deal. It might seem like a lot, but hey, when you’re dropping some serious cash on a designer bag, you want to make sure you’re getting what you paid for, right?
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