How to Spot Fake Burberry: Real vs Fake Guides

To tell if Burberry is real, start with the labels and the check. Label lettering should be crisp and evenly spaced, and replica factories often have trouble getting the font right. The check should run in straight, symmetrical lines and line up at the seams, while fakes tend to show misaligned or wavy lines and dull colors. Stitching on genuine pieces is even, tight and symmetrical.

On bags and coats, hardware should be solid metal, often engraved with the Burberry logo, and genuine leather shows a natural, uneven grain. The label wording can help date a piece, since BURBERRYS with an S is from before 1999, but a label that fits does not prove the item is genuine. The guides below cover Burberry bags, including the Lavenby reversible tote and a vintage crossbody, plus coats and scarves.