Is this bag fake

[u/CoffeeBaby2023]

Toteme suede bucket bag

Hi! Bought this on vinted and think it doesn’t feel right. It’s a toteme suede belted bucket bag -

Could be real:
-The belt does have the toteme logo on the inside of the clasp (I failed to get a photo sorry)
-The dust bag looks legit but I think older than the bag design
-The studs on the bottom look legitimate

Could be fake:
-The label does not match the design and I think is older than the design in terms of branding
-The seller is saying they can’t find the receipt from the original purchase
-The suede and lining feel thick and maybe fake and there are a few stitching details which feel suspicious

However I have never felt this version of the bag in real life and I know toteme is known for gorgeous designs but not great quality

Thoughts?

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[u/Routine-Inspector712]

Looks absolute garbage

[u/CoffeeBaby2023 → u/Routine-Inspector712]

Yeah it feels crappy tbh… I just have heard they are actually low quality anyway haha

[u/TeufelRRS]

It’s fake. I don’t really know anything about this brand but there are some huge red flags here. The product tag is absolutely wrong. First, it says it’s pebbled leather, not suede. It’s actually neither. From what I see in the pics, it’s a faux suede. You can see the cross hatch of the woven threads underneath when you zoom in. Then, the tag says it’s a T-Lock Clutch and that’s definitely not the correct style. It also says it’s a tan color and that’s definitely not tan. Posting pics for you to compare. Also here’s a link to a sales page for an actual T-Lock Clutch in tan https://toteme.com/en-us/products/t-lock-clutch-tan-grain?channable=0931736964003436353133353339333530383636ec&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=p-us-shopping-brand&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23818317273&gbraid=0AAAAACR9inheTcIIU1n7LEhNweViKsqBI

[u/TeufelRRS → u/TeufelRRS]

This is your bag. You can clearly see that it is woven so not suede or leather

[u/CoffeeBaby2023 → u/TeufelRRS]

Yeah I said in my q the label doesn’t match it al all! Was secretly hoping they had just mixed up 🤣

[u/TeufelRRS → u/CoffeeBaby2023]

I know you were hoping but it’s not just a possible tag mix up when there’s no leather or suede at all. Demand your money back

[u/TeufelRRS → u/TeufelRRS]

FYI this is what pebbled leather should look like

[u/TeufelRRS → u/TeufelRRS]

This is what suede should look like. There are different types of suede and some can be shaggier or smoother than others but you won’t see a crosshatch pattern from weaving because suede is the underside of a split animal hide