STYLE AND CULTURE
HOW TO FIND VINTAGE BAGS ON MARKETPLACE
By Symone Keisha, November 28, 2023


SCOPE IT OUT
Burberry Vintage Nova Check Black Shoulder Tote, $224 + shipping
When it comes to judging the authenticity of a bag, our trusted ASOS Marketplace crew say that first impressions are EVERYTHING. Take a real good look at the bag and pay particular attention to sizing, symmetry, and the hardware, too 👀 Sometimes inauthentic bags can feel lighter or heavier than the original, so don't be scared to give it a feel.


PEEP THE PRINT
For monogram bags especially, pattern plays a big part in testing authenticity. If the bag is genuine, the pattern will be aligned and consistent across the front and back. Plus, don't forget to look at the interior 🔎 If it's all good, you're one step closer to securing your fave's fave gift!


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CHECK THE LABEL
Gucci Leather Vintage Shoulder Brown Silver Tote $175
A really good tip from the team is to give the label a lil' peep 👀 Authentic text tends to be on two to three lines, and fakes often have font discrepancies and spacing issues ✍️
So there you have it, top tips from ASOS Marketplace pros 🙌 Now you can bag gifts for your friends and fam (or yourself, we won't tell!) stress-free 🤗