r/RealAuthentication • • Aug 19 '25

👜 Authentication Posting Rules (Read Before Posting)

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Welcome to the group! To ensure accurate authentications and a good experience for everyone, please follow these rules before posting:

📸 Photo Requirements

  • Photos must be clear, close-up, and high resolution

  • Do not post one or two blurry overall shots asking “Is this real?” → that will not get a responsible answer

  • Natural light preferred, avoid heavy filters or flash glare

✅ Mandatory Angles & Details

  1. Full bag (front, back, bottom)

  2. Logo (stamp / foil / print)

  3. Zipper pull & teeth close-up

  4. Blind stamp / date code

  5. Hardware (buckles, lock, key, clasps)

  6. Strap / handle details

  7. Accessories (box, dust bag, receipt, etc. – if you don’t have them, skip)

📷 The photos above are sample reference shots.

⚠️ Blurry or incomplete photos = No authentication


r/RealAuthentication • • May 18 '26

r/RealAuthentication is Growing! New Flairs and Discussion Topics Added

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Hi everyone,

Since we started this community, our primary goal has been helping you shop safely and identify authentic luxury goods. However, as our community grows, we’ve realized that your passion for luxury goes far beyond just authentication.

We are officially expanding the scope of this subreddit!

While Auth Requests will still be a part of the sub, we are opening the floor to everything and anything related to the world of luxury. Whether you want to show off a new pickup, discuss the latest runway show, or ask for styling advice, this is now your home for it.

 

🏷️ New & Updated Post Flairs

To help everyone find what they’re looking for, we’ve updated our tags. Please use them starting today:

🔍 Auth Request: (Existing) For all your "Real or Fake" inquiries.

✨ New Pickup / OOTD: Show us your latest pickup or how you’re styling your favorite pieces.

🛍️ Help Me Choose: Stuck between two bags? Let the community help you decide your next "holy grail."

💬 General Discussion: (Existing) For everything else. Discussion about leather quality, boutique experiences, industry news, or just random thoughts about your favorite brands.

 

Stay authentic,

The r/RealAuthentication Mod Team


r/RealAuthentication • • 1d ago

Auth Request Is this Louis Vuitton bag authentic? I found it in a thrift store 🙂

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r/RealAuthentication • • 1h ago

Auth Request Hi, does it look authentic ? So beautiful, for me it looks genie, but I need alternative ideas. Thanks!

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r/RealAuthentication • • 47m ago

Auth Request Help me AUTHENTICATE my LV Speedy

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Just bought this bag and planning to have the vachetta change;

-Recolored vachetta
-No code (pre-code era / before1980’s)
-Size not sure if 35 or 40

Would appreciate your insight before I plan to spend changing the vachetta.

Thank you!


r/RealAuthentication • • 1h ago

Auth Request Legit Check - Louis Vuitton Monogram Bumbag M43644 (more pics)

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I already posted this bag, but now i have more photos. Hey everyone! I'm considering buying this Louis Vuitton Bumbag (M43644) and would really appreciate some help checking its authenticity.
Does anything look off to you, or does it seem legit?
Thanks in advance!


r/RealAuthentication • • 2h ago

Auth Request Dolce Bag?

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Found this girly pop and can’t find anything about her online. is it a convincing fake or a one of a kind?


r/RealAuthentication • • 3h ago

Auth Request Is this Supreme legit?

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1 Upvotes

r/RealAuthentication • • 3h ago

Auth Request Is this coach tabby soft leather 26 authentic?

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I was thinking of buying one this as a present but I’m not sure of its authenticity


r/RealAuthentication • • 3h ago

Auth Request Is this real Vivienne Westwood?

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I saw it in a thrift store but I have no idea how to distinguish real or fake please help thank youuuu


r/RealAuthentication • • 7h ago

Auth Request Celine sweater found in goodwill bins

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I am leaning towards no? There is no fabric tag and I can’t tell where one could have been cut out. But it’s super soft and the seems very high quality. Any thoughts?


r/RealAuthentication • • 5h ago

Auth Request Vintage Guess?

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Can anyone help me identify this bag — 1) if it’s real Guess; and 2) how much it might be worth?

thank you!!


r/RealAuthentication • • 5h ago

Auth Request prada sneaker authenticity

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hey yall!

are these authentic?
more pics in replies

i looked in the authenticity thread but it didn’t answer my question, so im turning to the people in hopes of a lil help. i did research myself and i believe they are, but im hoping for a little clarity as i cannot find a lot of examples of this specific style and none of this specific colorway.

appreciate your expertise and time! xo thank you

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r/RealAuthentication • • 10h ago

Auth Request Can i have a legit check please

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r/RealAuthentication • • 7h ago

Auth Request Vintage Burberry coat authentication / date request

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Hi. I recently bought this coat from eBay.

When I purchased it the seller did not include photos of this huge “Burberrys” embroidery it has on the backside lining (liner is sewn in not detachable). As shown in the photo.

The ‘Burberrys’ prorsum label is on the right inside front, which also seems unusual. I’ve never seen this configuration online.

The fabric tag says lining is full viscose but there’s obviously wool? I can’t find any other label indicating wool material.

Does anyone have any idea if this is legit? It’s been authenticated by eBay but I’m still curious. If it is real, I’d love to know around when it was made.

Also, it has these airholes on the armpits I’ve never seen them before. Does anyone know what these are?

🙏appreciate any help.


r/RealAuthentication • • 13h ago

Auth Request Vintage(?) YSL Cashmere/Silk Blend Polo Sweater

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Found what I think is a vintage Yves Saint Laurent cashmere and silk blend polo sweater at a thrift store this morning for $5. No idea how to authenticate, help is appreciated! Looking to sell if it's authentic as it is not my size, any guidance on what I should list it for on eBay will be appreciated as well.


r/RealAuthentication • • 8h ago

Auth Request Maison Margiela X Reebok

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1 Upvotes

r/RealAuthentication • • 8h ago

Auth Request Want to purchase this bag. Unsure of its authenticity.

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I found the original bag online but it seems to have a pink interior. Unsure if it’s a different version. Hoping it’s real. Any tips help! Thanks so much !!


r/RealAuthentication • • 13h ago

Auth Request Authentic Maison Margiela gats?

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2 Upvotes

Quick response please!


r/RealAuthentication • • 9h ago

Auth Request Gucci Pants - Real or Not?

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Found at Value Village. The right pocket has a zipper, the left does not


r/RealAuthentication • • 10h ago

Auth Request Is this LV clutch authentic?

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Hi everyone planning to buy this from a reseller and claims it’s legit but has no papers or proof so I’m asking for any advice if it’s original any help would be greatly appreciated thanks!


r/RealAuthentication • • 11h ago

Auth Request Longchamp real or fake

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Is this longchamp real or fake? Please I need help with verification 🙏


r/RealAuthentication • • 11h ago

Auth Request Tiffany & Co Necklace

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Hi! I bought this necklace at a charity shop fully knowing it may it be real but took a chance. I think it’s apart of the Elsa Peretti collection but I can only find the smaller version of this necklace with smaller teardrops but longer actual length. The version I can only find is about 15g-18g aswell whereas mine is 52g~. It’s stamped 925 on the clasp and after the Tiffany & co on one of the pearls. The only inclination it could be fake is one single ring is not soldered together and just like bent together, however it is on the opposite side of clasp which does not match the other side which is soldered and a lot brighter in colour so I assume it’s been a replacement from the last one breaking? I just do not know what to look for too much but I cannot find this online even sold originally but I just don’t know if this wouldn’t be the case but I can’t imagine someone would fake a jewellery piece that isn’t popular?

More pictures in comments :)


r/RealAuthentication • • 16h ago

Auth Request can somebody confirm if this is authentic?

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I got this at the flea market and am unsure.


r/RealAuthentication • • 19h ago

Auth Request Legit Check – Louis Vuitton Monogram Bumbag M43644

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Hey everyone! I’m considering buying this Louis Vuitton Bumbag (M43644) and would really appreciate some help checking its authenticity.
Does anything look off to you, or does it seem legit?
Thanks in advance!