Fake or Real (Authentic, Genuine, etc.) -- Official Authentication Thread

[juniorsample]

Just purchased these RRL jeans from what appears to be a trusted ebay seller. 11,000 sales with 99%+ rating. They claimed they are new without tags and might be samples, but there is a language barrier so communicating is difficult. I see no other tags on the jeans. Listing indicates they are the Topeka Wash from a few years back and might be samples if I'm understanding the messages from the seller. The belt loops are what initially raised an eyebrow for me. I'd appreciate another pair of eyes on these as I don't have a RL/RRL store nearby to confirm. If there are any other pictures needed, I can provide them.

looks legit.

 

[juniorsample]

Alleged Thom Browne, new with tags. What you y'all think?

legit. people stop worrying!

 

[Pertinnax]

Hey everyone, I'm was on vinted looking for clothing and i came across this jacket that claims to be Loro Piana, but I'm not sure so i thought I'd come and get opinion from those the have both Loro Piana before.

To not influence anyone's judgment, I'll share the price a later.

Here are some pictures of it:

 

[tamimasa]

Well, this jacket is made with Loro Piana fabric, but it doesn't mean that it is Loro Piana that made the jacket. Loro Piana is also a fabric company selling fabric to third parties. Anyone with access to the fabric could've made this jacket, and that Loro Piana tag does not indicate good quality, it just indicates good fabric. I'm sure that the price would be on the low end as people don't buy jackets based on just the fabric alone.

 

[Phileas Fogg]

Hey everyone, I'm was on vinted looking for clothing and i came across this jacket that claims to be Loro Piana, but I'm not sure so i thought I'd come and get opinion from those the have both Loro Piana before.

To not influence anyone's judgment, I'll share the price a later.

Here are some pictures of it: View attachment 1735038 View attachment 1735039 View attachment 1735040 View attachment 1735041 View attachment 1735042

Its an orphaned suit jacket made with LP fabric. It could be from any number of labels.

 

[Pertinnax]

Well, this jacket is made with Loro Piana fabric, but it doesn't mean that it is Loro Piana that made the jacket. Loro Piana is also a fabric company selling fabric to third parties. Anyone with access to the fabric could've made this jacket, and that Loro Piana tag does not indicate good quality, it just indicates good fabric. I'm sure that the price would be on the low end as people don't buy jackets based on just the fabric alone.

Thank you! The makes sense. What are some ways to find out if it's well constructed without having it in hand first? Things i could ask the seller.

 

[Phileas Fogg]

Thank you! The makes sense. What are some ways to find out if it's well constructed without having it in hand first? Things i could ask the seller.

forget the fabric. What’s the brand and model? A good start.

 

[Pertinnax]

forget the fabric. What’s the brand and model? A good start.

I went ahead and asked the seller. It's the wife that's selling it and she claims it's a custom job from a tailor shop called Luigi martziale.

 

[Phileas Fogg]

I went ahead and asked the seller. It's the wife that's selling it and she claims it's a custom job from a tailor shop called Luigi martziale.

never heard of them.

 

[Pertinnax]

never heard of them.

This is their Instagram page if it helps: https://instagram.com/luigimarziale.tailor?utm_medium=copy_link

Never heard of them either.

 

[volcanotristate]

Looks like a small independent tailor using LP fabric

 

[Pertinnax]

Looks like a small independent tailor using LP fabric

Yup. Seems like it. What has me skeptical of the quality of construction, though, is the price this individual is selling it for: 19 euros. Let's assume the quality is at least decent/good. Why would someone sell it for so little? It doesn't look like it has defects either.

 

[volcanotristate]

Yup. Seems like it. What has me skeptical of the quality of construction, though, is the price this individual is selling it for: 19 euros. Let's assume the quality is at least decent/good. Why would someone sell it for so little? It doesn't look like it has defects either.

Orphan suit coat from unknown tailor, Mabye.
My tailor is unknown to probably everyone here but he does excellent work so don’t be afraid because it doesn’t have a Zegna (etc) label. If you like it get it.

 

[Pertinnax]

Orphan suit coat from unknown tailor, Mabye.
My tailor is unknown to probably everyone here but he does excellent work so don’t be afraid because it doesn’t have a Zegna (etc) label. If you like it get it.

You're absolutely right about that. It's also not like I'm paying an ungodly amount. Thank you for your take!

 

[notdos]

Yes, unknown maker and orphaned suit coat. Not really good for much, imho.