How to tell an original Palm Angels from a fake

The Palm Angels brand has quickly grown from a photography project into one of the main players in the luxury streetwear segment. However, popularity has a downside: the market is overflowing with high-quality replicas. To understand how to identify a fake, today it is not enough just to touch the fabric.

In this article, we will look at how to distinguish the original Palm Angels from a fake, using the unique markers that the brand has introduced to protect its products, relying on technologies and details hidden from the eyes of the average buyer.

Unusual labels and RFID tags - original vs fake

Ordinary fakes copy the appearance of tags, but not their physical properties. At Palm Angels, protection begins with the tactile sensation of information labels.

Wash Tag Material: The original internal tags are made of a specific material that resembles “process paper” or parchment. They have a characteristic crunch when crushed and a very smooth, almost slippery surface. Replicas most often use regular synthetic satin, which is softer and does not produce such a sound.

In the latest collections, starting from 2023-2024, the brand began to sew microscopic NFC tags directly into the main label on the neck or into the side seam. If you touch your smartphone to the logo on your neck, it should recognize the chip - even if it doesn’t redirect to the website, the device will record the presence of a signal. A fake cannot reproduce this layer.

Neck Label Attachment Thread: The main black tag on the neck is sewn on with a special type of thread - it is thick, has a slight glossy sheen and a specific loop pitch. Fraudsters use standard matte thread when making fakes.

What is the difference between the original Palm Angels and the fake?

The famous Palm Angels tracksuits are the main object for copying. But it is in them that one of the most complex features of the brand is hidden.

The white stripe on the sleeves and legs is not just a ribbon. This is a rigid polyester edging with a pronounced vertical rib. In original items, this stripe keeps its shape like a frame: if you lay your pants on a flat surface, the stripe will not wrinkle or ripple. In the pale versions, the tape is too soft and behaves like regular braid.

The original Palm Angels T-shirts have an extremely thick collar. It does not stretch even after a dozen washes and feels like thick rubber to the touch. The collar of a replica becomes loose after just a couple of weeks. This is one way to identify a fake by simply touching the neck.

How to determine the authenticity of a Palm Angels bag and accessories?

The brand's ziplock bags and backpacks have their own secrets. Let's look at how the copy of the Palm Angels bag differs from the original in more detail.

Ziplock bags are made of high-tech plastic. If you knock on the body of the original, the sound will be dull and dense, like expensive plastic in a car interior. The fake makes a ringing, cheap sound of hollow plastic.

The original rubber and silicone elements of Palm Angels have a specific neutral-sweet aroma - this is a feature of the production of New Guards Group. The replica often smells of a strong chemical or no smell at all.

Bags and keychains use carabiners with a very powerful spring. In the original, the movement of the mechanism is smooth, without play. In replicas, the carbine often dangles from side to side.

How to tell if Palm Angels perfume is genuine?

The brand has released a line of scents in the form of spray paint. To understand how to spot a fake, look at the mechanism.

In the original, the press button has a perfect fit. When pressed, you feel the resistance of a professional graffiti can.

Pay attention to the engraving: The batch code on the bottom of the bottle in the original is burned out with a laser, and not printed with paint. If you run your finger, you will feel the relief of the numbers. This is an important point in the issue of Palm Angels original and fake.

One more nuance that helps you understand how to distinguish the original Palm Angels. The hanging tag is attached to a plastic thread.

The plastic lock connecting the ends of the thread has a clearly visible 4G logo or brand name. But the main thing is that the plastic itself is matte and velvety to the touch, thanks to its soft-touch property. In fakes, this plastic is usually glossy and slippery.

Cardboard embossing: The tag itself has a fabric texture. If you look at it at an angle to the light, you will see a microscopic mesh. A replica's cardboard is usually just smooth.

Seamless shopping experience at Domino's online store

In the Domino online store we offer only original products. A professional team of buyers and experts checks each item for compliance with all the above criteria: from the tactile crunch of tags to the weight of polycarbonate bags.

If you would like to see for yourself how to distinguish the original Palm Angels, please contact our consultants. They are professional in authentication methods and will be able to show you signs of the originality of the product through additional photos, videos or a detailed analysis of a specific model - we do everything to ensure that your choice is informed and safe.

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