CARD & SERIAL NO

• Every bag from 1980 onwards will come with an authenticity card with serial a number on it
• Authenticity cards will have a gold outer line going around the card. This line, if put in a certain light and held a certain way, should be uniform in the gold color – show no rainbow
• The serial number on the card will correspond to a little tag on the interior of the bag on which you will see the EXACT same serial number as is on the card
• From 2000 on this tab in the bag is protected by a layer of clear tape with a hologram security feature
• On the tab there is also little gold specs that shimmer when moved under light
• From 2000-NOW the “0” on the serial numbers will have a strike through it
• From 1986-1994 the “0” on the serial numbers will have no strike through it
• From 1997 – NOW the “1” will have feet at the end
• From 1994 – 1997 the the “1” will have no feet at the end
• From 1986-1994 the “1” will have feet at the end
• If the bag was made between 1984 and 1986 it will feature 6 digits, if it was made between 1986 and 2004 it will feature 7 digits, and if was made from 2005 onwards it will feature 8 digits
• A 6 digit code: 1984 - 1986
• A 7 digit code: 1986 - 2004
• An 8 digit code: 2005 – present day
• Chanel does not produce bags with serial numbers of 9 digits or more
• Bags from 2005 and onwards feature a grey circular symbol at top right of card. Fake ones are usually whiter in color. If the authenticity card does not have a symbol at the top right, it means that it was made pre-2000

 

STITCHING & LEATHER

• Stitching should maintain the consistent diamond pattern and line up perfectly on the back pocket and sides

HARDWARE

• If the lock has a stamp it means it was made in France whereas if it doesn’t feature a stamp it means it was made in Italy
• The back of the lock will always be made with flat screws not rounded
• The logo engraving will be evenly spaced and a very clear font
• On the CC lock - The C on the right goes over and under the C on the left
• The CC lock will always be centered and have a flat finish – not rounded
• The gap between the two CCs will be the exact same as the width of both the Cs
• The logo writing on the interior of the bag will match the bag’s hardware i.e. if it’s written in silver it will have silver hardware

 

CHAIN & STRAP

• An authentic chain strap will be heavier than it’s fake counterpart
• Stitching on leather entwined in strap is always clean and seamless