How to Authenticate Luxury Vintage Bags in Egypt

How to Authenticate Luxury Vintage Bags in Egypt

Real doesn’t need to scream. It’s felt in the stitching.

Why authentication isn’t optional

The vintage scene in Egypt is growing—but so are the fakes. Between Telegram resellers, overpriced boutiques, and Instagram “curators,” the line between archive and imitation is blurring fast.

At Sold Attire, we don’t guess. We inspect, verify, and reject daily. If you’re buying second-hand luxury bags in Egypt, this is your reference point. Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Dior, Hermès—this is what to check.

1. Chanel: Stitch Count & Serial Story

• Serial code → 7 or 8 digits post-1986. Matches card and date chart.
• Quilting → 10+ stitches per inch. Puffed but precise.
• CC lock → Right C overlaps top, left C overlaps bottom.
• Engraving → CHANEL/PARIS in serif font, cleanly spaced.
• Interior logo → MADE IN FRANCE or ITALY, centred, embossed—not printed.

🧠 Flathead screws, not Phillips.

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2. Louis Vuitton: Canvas Logic & Heat Stamps

• Monogram canvas → Slightly grainy, never glossy. Should feel dry to the touch.
• Heat stamp → Inside, says “LOUIS VUITTON PARIS” or “LOUIS VUITTON Made in France”
• Date code → Two letters + four numbers (e.g. “SP0051” = May 2001, France)
• Alignment → Monogram should never be cut or misaligned on seams. Symmetry is everything.

🧠 If the canvas feels plastic or rubbery—it’s fake.

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3. Gucci: Marmont Precision

• GG logo → Interlocking, weighty, matte gold—not brassy
• Leather → Soft, but holds shape. No bubbling or coating.
• Serial code → 10–13 digits, embossed behind the interior tag
• Zippers → Branded with “YKK,” “RiRi,” or “Lampo” depending on era

🧠 Avoid anything with “Gucci” print repeated inside. That’s not vintage—it’s fast fashion.

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4. Dior: Saddle Bags & Fonts

• Logo plaque → Embossed, sharp serif “Dior”
• Stitching → Tight on curved edges—especially on the saddle flap
• Interior tag → “Christian Dior – Paris – Made in Italy”
• Date code → Back of leather tag, two letters and four numbers

🧠 Saddle bags often faked. Pay attention to interior tags and buckle weight.

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5. Hermès: The Apex Standard

• Blind stamp → Date code inside square or circle, near strap
• Leather → Swift, Togo, Epsom—each with its own grain
• Stitching → Saddle stitched by hand. You feel it.
• Hardware → Brushed gold or palladium, never too shiny

🧠 If the stitching is machine-perfect—it’s fake. Real Hermès shows the artisan’s hand.

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When in doubt, ask

We offer authentication insights for serious clients. If you’re unsure about a piece from another seller, get in touch.

Curation doesn’t stop at product. It’s a practice.