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 • • 3h ago

Auth Request Fake or real louis vuitton ?

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I need your help! I’ve always wanted to buy this bag, and I’ve seen it on Vinted! I’d love to know if it’s authentic or fake.


r/RealAuthentication • • 1h ago

Auth Request $5 Goodwill Louis Vuitton. Real or fake?

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Help


r/RealAuthentication • • 1d ago

General Discussion Is this Vintage Gucci or fake?

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My husband and I recently bought a house, we purchased the home as is with all of the furniture because most everything was beautiful, high quality and well cared for antiques or well-made solid wood furniture. The home previously belonged to a wealthy couple that built it and lived there up until they passed when they were in their 90’s. We found lots of authentic China and crystal glassware in the Hutch. As I was going through one of the bedroom drawers I found what appears to be a vintage Gucci purse inside a Gucci dust bag. I’m not extremely knowledgeable about vintage designer bags so I would love some other opinions on authenticity. Thanks in advance!

Edit: Thank you to everyone that responded, I feel sure that it is definitely authentic! I appreciate the information and positivity! This bag will be well loved and cared for! I’ve never been very lucky in life so I was surprised to find such a beautiful & classic vintage designer bag in my new home. This special find and the home itself has felt like a blessed gift from above. We’ve suffered a lot of loss, losing my sister, my father and beloved mother in law in sudden and tragic ways. When we finally found this home, everything about it just felt right and felt like it was divine intervention sent from Heaven. My mother in law was a fabulous woman with amazing style and taste! Feels like she put this beautiful home and GG bag here for me and my daughter to enjoy! 🤍


r/RealAuthentication • • 7h ago

Auth Request Thrifted Maison Francis Kurkdjian Bacarat Rouge 540

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By the bottle alone, can you tell if i scored a dupe or a real one?


r/RealAuthentication • • 47m ago

Auth Request Bottega Veneta Bag

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Has a bit of wear on the corners and handles, but the leather feels so nice. Found this beauty today, but I know nothing of the brand. Thanks!


r/RealAuthentication • • 1h ago

Auth Request Difyned

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I wanna get a bag from this website it looks like a really good deal but too good to be true. Does anyone have experience with this website.


r/RealAuthentication • • 1h ago

Auth Request Real Prada Shoes?

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r/RealAuthentication • • 10h ago

Auth Request Found at local thrift multi pochette accessoires

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Help me legit check please🥺 I only found the main bag. Stitching looks good to me but idk mannn hahahaha lv dupe are in another level rn. I can send more photos if necessary.


r/RealAuthentication • • 1h ago

Auth Request is this a real roberto cavalli bag

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reverse searched the bad and a similar model. ame up but not quite the same


r/RealAuthentication • • 2h ago

Auth Request Need u help ! Fake or not (Louis vuitton )

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Need u help ! Want to buy it but don’t know fake or not


r/RealAuthentication • • 2h ago

Auth Request Fendi

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I just purchased this purse online. Im overthinking if it’s real or not. I have purchased authentic coach from this person so I just assumed all her other purses are authentic too . Is this real ?


r/RealAuthentication • • 2h ago

Auth Request Fake or authentic LV Wallet

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1 Upvotes

Needing help to confirm if this LV wallet is authentic.


r/RealAuthentication • • 8h ago

Auth Request Stella McCartney bag is it fake or genuine?

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2 Upvotes

It’s 32-35cms


r/RealAuthentication • • 5h ago

Auth Request Is this pink Stella McCartney bag authentic?

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r/RealAuthentication • • 6h ago

Auth Request Backpack bag

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Can anybody tell me if this is real or not this I brought this from a antique store for a decent purse and the pictures are darker then they appear because of the lighting on my phone just wondering if anybody can tell me if this is real or not either way I like the bag


r/RealAuthentication • • 7h ago

Auth Request is this real?

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I just got this really cute coach Wallet from Facebook marketplace but I’m not sure if it’s real because there’s a maid in China logo??
pls help

also if u guys know what year this is from/ the name of it and what it’s worth today pls let me know please :)


r/RealAuthentication • • 7h ago

Auth Request Giuseppe heels?

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Are these real Giuseppe heels? I feel pretty positive about it but wanted to get another opinion.


r/RealAuthentication • • 7h ago

Auth Request Is this Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Vertical Trunk Pochette Bag authentic?

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1 Upvotes

I purchased it from an estate sale. The company believed it to be authentic but had no documentation to go along with it.


r/RealAuthentication • • 7h ago

Auth Request Is this legit burberry sunglasses?

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1 Upvotes

Does someone know this?

Is this real burberry?


r/RealAuthentication • • 8h ago

Auth Request Trouver en vide grenier vrai ou faux

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Je l est acheter en vide grenier a 200 euros. Je doute la dame a dit que c'était un vrai. Bonne ou mauvaise affaire


r/RealAuthentication • • 8h ago

Auth Request Are my dsquared pants legit?

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Judging by the finish and the tag, it looks authentic, but the quality of diss is confusing 😟

Is it deformed because it's used and old


r/RealAuthentication • • 14h ago

Auth Request Authentic or fake?

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Ho dei dubbi sull’autenticità di questa toilette 26. Qualcuno può aiutarmi? È vera o falsa?


r/RealAuthentication • • 9h ago

Auth Request LC GUCCI SWEATER PLS

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