This old bag, I tell ya, it’s a real head-scratcher sometimes. Especially when you’re trying to figure out if it’s the real deal or just some knock-off. Now, I’m talkin’ ’bout them Chanel bags, the fancy ones. I seen ’em, and I heard about how to tell if they real. Gotta look close, real close.

Chanel Clasp Logo Identifier
First thing you gotta do, if you wanna know about that Chanel clasp logo identifier, is look at that little turn-lock thingy. That’s the clasp, you know? The real ones, they got this special “CC” on ’em. And it ain’t just slapped on there, no sir. It’s done real careful-like.
- That right “C” always goes over the left “C” at the top.
- And that left “C” goes over the right “C” at the bottom.
- If it ain’t like that, then somethin’ ain’t right. It is probably a fake one.
And the way they put that logo on the clasp, that matters too. They stamp it on there, and it should be nice and even. Not too deep, not too light. Just right. And it’s always in the center of the clasp, never off to one side or crooked or nothin’.
Checkin’ the Stitches on Your Chanel
Now, another thing you gotta check is the stitchin’. Them Chanel folks, they don’t mess around with their stitchin’. It’s gotta be perfect, each stitch the same as the last. Tight, too, like a drum. If you see any loose threads or stitches that ain’t lined up, well, that’s a red flag right there.
And the number of stitches, that’s important too. Them real Chanel bags, they got a lot of stitches in ’em. More stitches means it’s stronger, see? So if you’re countin’ stitches and it seems like there ain’t many, somethin’ ain’t right. For example, you should see at least ten stitches per inch on most of the real bags.
That Chanel Leather, Gotta Feel It
And that leather, oh boy, that Chanel leather is somethin’ else. It’s soft, like butter. But it’s tough, too. You can feel the quality when you touch it. It feels expensive. If you use your fingernail to scratch it, it shouldn’t leave a mark. The fake ones, they use cheap leather. Feels stiff, like cardboard or somethin’. And it smells funny, not like real leather. The real Chanel leather, it’s got a special smell. You would know it when you smell it.

They use different kinds of leather, too. Lambskin, that’s the real soft one. Caviar leather, that’s got a bumpy texture. Patent leather, that’s all shiny. But no matter what kind it is, it should always feel good in your hands. If it don’t feel right, it probably ain’t.
The Inside Matters Too
Don’t forget to look inside that bag. The linin’, that’s what they call it. The real Chanel bags, they got nice linin’ inside. Made of good fabric. And it’s put in there real neat, no wrinkles or nothin’. The color of the linin’ should match the color of the hardware, too. That means if the clasp is gold, the zipper inside should be gold, too.
And they got this little tag inside, with a serial number on it. That number tells you when and where the bag was made. Each bag has a different serial number. And the number has to be on a sticker, not printed on. You can look up that number online, see if it’s a real one. If there ain’t no serial number, or if it don’t match up, then you know somethin’ ain’t right. If the number is the same as another bag, then it is a fake one too.
That Chanel Logo, Gotta Be Just Right
We talked about the clasp logo, but there’s other Chanel logos on the bag, too. Inside, on the leather, they stamp “CHANEL” and “Made in France” or “Made in Italy”. The letters gotta be clear, not blurry or nothin’. And the font, that’s what they call the way the letters look, it’s gotta be the right Chanel font. It is a special kind of font, that is used only for real Chanel. If it looks different, then the bag is different too.
Some folks say it is not easy to tell the real one from a fake one. They might be right about that. But if you pay enough attention, you can see it clearly. The real ones are just made better, with more care. You can see it in the details, if you know what to look for.

So, next time you see one of them fancy Chanel bags, take a good look. Check that clasp logo, feel that leather, count them stitches. You’ll be able to spot a fake a mile away. And if you are not sure, just ask someone who knows. It is always better to be safe than sorry.