17 Tips on How to Spot a Fake Product

  • Guess Watches
    Authentic Guess watches use top-notch strap materials like metal, silicone, or leather. Bad coloring, cracks, or stink? Probably a fake. The back has the logo, material, and “Japan Movt.”
  • Hermès Bags
    On real Hermès bags, the lettering is clean and stylish. The stitching is perfect. Fakes have wonky or fused letters and messy stitching.
  • Lacoste Polo Shirts
    The Lacoste crocodile is super detailed—eyes, teeth, legs, bright green body, and parallel tail. Real ones have two-hole mother-of-pearl buttons.
  • Balenciaga Sneakers
    Genuine Balenciaga kicks have a heel bump fakes don’t. Fakes have a curvier front and wonky brand letters.