Authentication & fakes
Our guides and tips in the Authentication & fakes category.
Spotting a real True Religion (and avoiding fakes): the stitch-by-stitch guide
A real True Religion is recognized first by its "horseshoe" stitch on the back pockets: symmetrical, centered, with a thick and even thread (often the famous "S…
Lire l'articleReissue or real vintage? How to tell a repro from a period pair of jeans
A reissue is a pair of jeans made today to faithfully recreate an old model — patina applied at the factory, a label that clearly states "reproduction." Real vi…
Lire l'articleHow to Date a Vintage Levi's? Big E, Patch, Rivets: The Clues That Don't Lie
"Is it real?" That's the question we hear most, right after the one about sizing. But dating a vintage Levi's and checking its authenticity aren't the same thin…
Lire l'articleHow to Spot a Real Vintage Levi's or Carhartt (and Avoid Fakes)
A vintage Levi's or Carhartt is never authenticated on a single detail: it's cross-checking several clues — logo font, patch, rivets, stitching, fabric patina —…
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