It cannot be said enough: you want a genuine Dior bag. The luxury factor mixed with high-quality craftsmanship and timeless pieces is unmatched in desirability. However, the downside of popularity is having more replicas sold than ever. 

If you ever want to be a discerning buyer and watch your money, you must affirm when you are buying a genuine Dior bag. Buying a fake bag is often a costly mistake; knowing the right information ahead of time to protect your money is your best defence.

Here is our useful checklist to help you spot fake designer bags. Use it as a guide to avoid counterfeits.

We also explained this in a short TikTok video using real Dior bags. 

The Signs of a Genuine Dior Bag

Sign #1: The Interior Tag: A Vital First Indicator

Among the fastest and most telling signs of authenticity is the tag inside the bag. While this small detail can often contain a great deal of information about a Dior bag's authenticity, you must closely examine the word "PARIS" on the tag in an authentic Dior bag.

An authentic Dior bag should have the printed word "PARIS" in a smaller, more elegant font. Various fake Dior bags often have the word "PARIS" in larger, bolder types. 

This small difference is often dismissed by the forger and is an important detail in knowing how to determine whether a Dior bag is real.

Check out our guide on how to verify if a Fendi bag is real. The serial tag is the main clue. This guide also includes an example of minor tag mistakes.

Sign #2: Beyond the "PARIS" Print

While the "PARIS" print on an inner tag may serve as a strong determination, you should not rely on it exclusively. Fornick often has counterfeiters who will enhance their craftsmanship, and sometimes, the replications are flawless. 

Hence, in a thorough check on the authenticity of the bag, you must check other features of the bag. 

You should look for the stitching to be consistent, even, and refined as part of its build quality; inspect the hardware for high quality and proper engraving on every piece, and analyze the materials, the leather or fabric as well.

Sign #3: Hardware & Engravings

Dior is known for its beautiful hardware, which is always heavy, made of quality materials, and well-finished. 

Find the zippers, clasps, and any metal feet at the bottom of the bag. Authentic Dior hardware will have the "CD" logo or the word "Dior" and be engraved or imprinted very clearly and accurately. 

Counterfeits may display engravings or stamps that have a lighter color or are not as defined, are just slightly misspelled, or even worse, use cheap or lightweight hardware instead of heavy and quality hardware.

Luxury brands vary in the quality of their hardware. You can see the difference in detail when we evaluate Hermès and Louis Vuitton.

Sign #4: The Craftsmanship

You can easily assess the craftsmanship of a true luxury Dior bag just by looking at the stitching. The stitching should be perfectly straight, and there will be consistent length and evenness from one side of the bag to the other. 

There should rarely be any loose threads, consistent spacing between the stitching, no skipped stitches, or uneven lines and spacing across the entire bag. 

The stitching is typically a dead giveaway with fakes due to the naming convention on the brand and how poorly it may have been stitched, which tells you that this was supposedly a luxury bag when it was produced, so certainly not to the rigorous standards that Dior expected.

Sign #5: The Feel of the Fabrics

A genuine Dior bag will always be constructed from high-end materials, leather, luxury fabrics, or exotic skins. A real handbag composed of these types of materials has a very smooth, luxurious, and well-made feel. You will easily feel this quality from the first touch, and it will not feel light. 

Fake designer handbags will feel flimsy and will likely be made of some type of low-quality fabric or material with a plastic-feeling quality.

One of the many things to become familiar with while discriminating between a fake vs. real Dior bag is the weight and feel of the materials associated with a real designer piece.

Here is our detailed look at why luxury brands are so expensive if you want to understand why high-quality materials vary in cost.

The Go-Arounds

1. Choosing A Trusted Seller

To eliminate the chance of getting duped, the safest way to buy a Dior bag would be from a trusted seller. 

This could include a boutique, a directly authorized Dior salesperson online, or a reputable pre-owned luxury retailer. 

You can always browse our carefully selected collection of real designer bags for safe sales or resale purchases.

Often, the pre-owned sites will utilize authenticated professionals to consider an item, which gives you peace of mind when purchasing.

Using reputable sources to build collections protects your investment, including the luxury goods market. For more insights on reselling, you might also find important info in articles like "Where to Sell Luxury Items."

2. Expert Authentication Services

One way to feel very confident in a high-ticket purchase is to use authentication services, especially from a trusted seller or retailer like Value Creation UAE. Many experts provide authentication services. 

Especially when it comes to an item you are purchasing that costs thousands of dollars, or you just need to have that peace of mind to make sure the item is reliable, you can hire an authentication service. 

You can also explore our choices for reselling and verifying designer jewelry and accessories.

If you're looking to invest in one of the best designer tote bags for work, it is important to inspect the detailed embroidery and rigid shape so that you don't purchase a fake.

The Bottom Line: Make An Informed Decision

If you dive into the world of luxury, you should read beforehand to ensure you know what to look for and what is real or fake. 

Being knowledgeable about what a real Dior bag presents itself as will help you make informed decisions to continue to protect your money, in this case, for an investment in luxury fashion.

Visit our store or check out our online inventory of verified Dior bags if you want to buy or sell bags safely in Dubai.