First things first, that little “CELINE PARIS” engraving? Yeah, that’s a HUGE giveaway. Apparently, on the legit ones, the “CELINE” is supposed to be thicker. And the “PARIS” underneath? Supposed to be in a smaller font. If the font looks wonky, or everything’s the same size, red flag! Like, major red flag. This is like, sunglasses authentication 101, people. Don’t skip this step.
Now, I saw something about the *quality* of the metal itself. Real Celine, as the article says about their bags (but it probably applies here too), uses the BEST material. So, if the sunglasses feel kinda flimsy, cheapy, or the gold looks… well, *off*, that’s a bad sign. Like, you’re holding something that came from a back-alley sunglasses factory kinda bad. I mean, feel the weight! Does it feel substantial? It should.
And speaking of metal… the Triomphe detail itself? That’s key too! I haven’t seen explicit details *about the sunglasses* but if a Celine bag uses specific material, it’s likely they also do for shades. Pay close attention to the shape and finish. Is it crisp and clean? Or is it kinda… smudgy, badly done?
Okay, this is where it gets a bit more… intuitive. Look at the overall craftsmanship. Celine is a high-end brand, right? So, the finishing should be impeccable. No stray glue, no wobbly hinges, no weird imperfections. Like, imagine you’re paying a buttload of money for these things. Would you expect them to be perfect? Yeah, you would. Trust your gut here.
Honestly, sometimes you just gotta *feel* it. If it feels too good to be true (price-wise, I mean), it probably is. And don’t trust everything you see on DHgate, y’know? Just because they say “CELINE Triomphe Metal Gold Sunglasses” doesn’t mean they *are* Celine Triomphe Metal Gold Sunglasses.
Also, a random thought: check the case and cleaning cloth. Usually, fake versions skimp on the accessories. Are they branded? Are they good quality? Little details like this add up.
