First off, and I can’t stress this enough, do your research! I mean, like, *really* do your research. Different styles, different years, they all have slightly different details. What’s true for a LouLou might not be true for a Sac de Jour, ya know?
Okay, so where to even *start*? Well, the material is a BIG one. YSL uses top-notch stuff. We’re talking buttery soft leather, maybe some gorgeous grained leather that’s, like, super durable (apparently some people just *love* those). If it feels cheap, plasticky, or just…off…alarm bells should be ringing. And the stitching! Omg, the stitching! It should be perfect. Like, flawlessly perfect. No loose threads, no crooked lines, nothing wonky. Seriously, a real YSL bag is practically a work of art.
Then there’s the hardware. The logo, the zippers, the clasps. That YSL logo is iconic, right? So it needs to be spot-on. Look at the spacing, the font, the way the letters connect. Any inconsistencies? Fake. And the hardware should feel substantial, heavy, and well-made. No cheap, tinny-feeling metal allowed!
Now, here’s where things get a little…shady. Sometimes, the fakes are *really* good. Like, scary good. They can mimic the material pretty well, the stitching might be almost perfect, and the hardware…well, they’re getting better all the time. That’s why you gotta look at *everything*!
And, honestly? Packaging can be a clue too. A real YSL bag usually comes with some fancy dust bag, maybe even a box. But don’t rely on that alone! Fakers know this stuff, and they can fake the packaging too. It’s all about the *details*.
Also, a personal opinion here: if the price is too good to be true, it probably is. Like, if you see a “YSL” bag for a fraction of the retail price, run! Run far, far away! And buy from reputable sellers, always.
