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How to Spot Fake Bottega Veneta Jodie Bag
Released in 2020, the Bottega Veneta Jodie has become a fashion staple. The Italian luxury brand’s former creative director, Daniel Lee, merged a modern take on a hobo shoulder bag with the infamous Bottega Veneta intrecciato leather pattern to create the Jodie. Now, the bag is favored by celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Chrissy Teigen, Dua Lipa, and more and is the perfect It-Bag to fit minimalistic trends.
If you’ve taken the leap and added a Bottega Veneta Jodie to your collection of luxury handbags, it’s in your best interest to double check and make sure you have what you paid for. Below, we’ve prepared a step-by-step guide to help you authenticate your Bottega Veneta Jodie.
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[ open ]Bottega Veneta Mini Jodie Real vs. Fake: The Overall Shape Method
The first step in our Bottega Veneta Jodie authentication guide is to evaluate the overall shape of your handbag. Authentic Bottega Veneta bags are made from a supple, high-quality leather. This allows the bag to hold its shape, for the stitching to appear seamless, and for the intrecciato weave pattern to lay flush without buckling or gaps (as seen in the replica image above). The knot should sit at the base of the handle (no gap between the body of the bag and the knot on the handle), and the handle itself is a continuation of the bag, so there should be no seams indicating a sewn attachment/connection.
How to Authenticate Bottega Veneta Jodie: The Zipper Method
An easy way to tell if your Bottega Veneta Jodie is real vs. fake is by looking at the zipper. While simple in design, the zipper details are thought out, and authentic hardware stands apart from replicas.
The end of the zipper pull tab on a real Mini Jodie should have a triangle cut out/hole, equal in length on all sides (method similar to that of the zipper hole on the Prada Re-Edition 2005 Nylon Shoulder bag). The tab itself fans out slightly from the base (or slider) and is attached by a circular cutout. The zipper base should match the color of the pull perfectly and has a pear shape.
Replica Bottega Veneta Jodie bags might have slight differences in the color of the base and pull, and will often have the wrong shape cut out at the end of the pull tab.
How to Spot Fake Bottega Veneta Jodie Mini Bag: The Leather Edge Method
Real Bottega Veneta Jodies are made from lambskin (exterior) and calfskin (interior). Premium leather holds its shape while faux leathers are malleable and flimsy. When authenticating your Bottega Veneta Jodie, you can tell the difference in materials by the texture (authentic leather should feel stiff and supple) and by the leather seam/edge.
In our Mini Jodie authentic vs. replica comparison above, you can see the difference in the shape and seams between the two bags. The authentic Jodie holds a clear shape, enough that you can identify the main seam of the bag, and the intrecciato weave pattern lays flush, as a cohesive panel of material.
You can tell a replica Jodie because it won’t hold its shape, which lends itself to a worn-out appearance. In the zoomed-out replica image, we lose sight of the main seam. Additionally, the color of the replica material is uneven, showing a clear difference between the surface and underside, and creating visible seams in the woven pattern.
How to Legit Check Bottega Veneta Jodie: The Intrecciato Texture Method
As mentioned in the above method, the premium materials used in real Bottega Veneta products allows the intrecciato weave to appear as a single panel of fabric. The fresh, stiff leather used in real Jodie bags allow them to hold their shape and creates seamless connections between perfectly uniform strands.
Above, we compare the weave pattern between and authentic Bottega Veneta Jodie and a replica, side-by-side. Notice how the replica material buckles and folds, and the woven strands are uneven.
Bottega Veneta Mini Jodie Authentication: The Intrecciato Texture Close Up Method
Getting closer, we see the material used in the Bottega Veneta Jodie replica is thicker than that of the authentic reference. The fake, thicker material catches the light, showing the distinction between the surface and underside, and exposing the seams in the weave pattern.
The expert craftsmanship and attention to detail used in the development and assembly of the authentic Jodie accounted for this. The authentic bag uses a thinner material that lays flush against itself to create that seamless, luxurious finish.
How to Spot Real Bottega Veneta Jodie Shoulder Bag: The Logo Stamp Method
You’ll notice that authentic Bottega Veneta Mini Jodie bags do not have any exterior logos or brand markings. The logo stamp on the calfskin interior is another detail that you can use to tell if your Jodie is real vs. fake.
The authentic Bottega Veneta logo uses a serif font, which is identifiable by the small strokes at the ends of letters. The letters themselves have inconsistent thickness, making the shapes more distinct and easier to read. (Similar to the font on the pocket of the Bottega Veneta Cassette bag)
Our replica example comes close, with the font not being fully sans-serif. However, the evenness of the letters gives away the stamp as a fake. Additionally, the replica letters are spaced farther apart, making the stamp appear larger and take up more space overall.
Fake vs. Real Bottega Veneta Jodie: The Dust Bag Method
Our final authentication method to tell if your Bottega Veneta Jodie is fake vs. real is the dust bag check. The bag itself should fit the size of the Jodie you purchase, meaning the Mini Jodie comes with a smaller dust bag while the Teen and Small Jodie will have a larger dust bag suited to their size. If you order a Mini Jodie and receive an oversized dust bag, that can be a tell that you received a replica.
The font on the dust bag should be a rich, deep green (not bright or light in shade). The letters are thin with uneven thickness – as seen in serif fonts – and they should be spaced close together. The print on our replica reference appears bold, but very close to the authentic in overall look and spacing.
How Much does a Bottega Veneta Jodie Cost?
- The Bottega Veneta Mini Jodie starts at $2,500.
- The Bottega Veneta Teen Jodie starts at $3,200.
- The Bottega Veneta Small Jodie starts at $3,800.
Is the Bottega Veneta Jodie worth it?
Between the simple design and variety of color options, the Bottega Veneta Jodie is easy to style and makes a great addition to any luxury collection. Choosing from the Mini, Teen, or Small Jodie allows you to pick a bag that suits your lifestyle, whether you need the perfect accessory to hold the necessities or a bag you can count on for everything you want to carry.
You can choose to buy directly from Bottega Veneta or research reputable sellers if you’re interested in purchasing secondhand and getting a discount. If you choose the latter option, consider getting your bag authenticated so you can wear it with confidence.
Where can I get my Bottega Veneta Jodie authenticated?
If you’ve read our authentication guide and would like an extra set of expert eyes on your bag, our team at LegitGrails can legit check your Bottega Veneta Jodie in the shortest amount of time. Check it out: Bottega Veneta Authentication.
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