How to tell an original Prada from a fake

The Prada brand has always strived to ensure that luxury is hidden and understandable only to those who understand it. That is why the protection of Prada products is based on subtle design nuances and materials, the creation of which requires special efforts. Any high-quality replica can imitate the shape of a bag or the color of nylon, but it is inevitably inferior to the codes that the brand introduces at the stage of production of accessories and interior decoration.

If you want to figure out how to spot a fake, you need to look at the physics of materials and hidden numbering. In this article we will reveal unique verification methods and tell you in detail how to find out if Prada is real.

Unique Prada authenticity markers

The most famous, but often ignored by fake producers, marker is typography.

In the original logo, the right leg of the letter R has a distinctive curved cutout where it joins the main body of the letter. There should be a clear gap in the shape of an oblique wedge between the leg and the oval of the letter. If the leg is straight or fits tightly to the oval, you have a replica in front of you.

The metal triangle logo on original bags and clothing is a complex design. The enamel is poured so that the surface is perfectly smooth, but at the same time a slight volume is felt. The letters themselves on the plate are slightly raised and not simply printed.

The color of the enamel on the triangle must match 100% with the color of the material of the product. Fraudsters often use universal black plates for all shades of bags, which instantly gives away the fake.

How to distinguish original Prada from fake

Hidden inside every original Prada product is a tiny but critical element - the Quality Assurance Tag (abbreviated QAT).

This is a small white nylon tag sewn deep into the seam of the inside pocket. It has black numbers printed on it (usually 1, 2 or 3) indicating the number of the factory where the item was made.

In the original, the numbers are printed using high-resolution thermal printing and cannot be erased with a finger. In replicas this label is either absent, or the numbers are printed crookedly on an ordinary piece of cardboard or synthetic material. The absence of this label is direct evidence that this is a cheap fawn.

Since 2020, the Prada Group has implemented the Radio Frequency Identification system to protect its products. This is a modern way of identifying Prada authenticity.

A microchip is sewn into the structure of the product, often behind the lining or into the authenticity card itself. When scanned with special equipment in a boutique, it provides a complete history of the product: from the production date to the store where it was sold.

Two cards are always attached to the original:

the first is a plastic “Authenticity Certificate Card” with a magnetic stripe.

the second is a cardboard “Product Card” with a barcode and information about the model.

Important: on a plastic card, the data “Art., Color, Group” must be embossed using a special embosser, and not just printed by a printer.

How does a replica Prada bag differ from the original?

In addition to the Saffiano leather, which the brand invented and patented, pay attention to the lining.

The original silk lining, called Jacquard, has an alternating pattern of the word PRADA and a rope design. Key feature: every second line with the word PRADA is turned upside down. In replicas, the text often goes in one direction.

Prada uses only branded zippers, such as Lampo, Ipi, Opti, Riri. But the uniqueness is that the brand name on the sliders and rivets is engraved very deeply and clearly. In fakes, the engraving is often blurred, and the letters have different thicknesses.

How to determine the authenticity of Prada glasses

Accessories and sunglasses of the brand require special attention, since a high-quality replica often copies even the weight of the frame. To understand how to determine the authenticity of Prada glasses, examine the lenses under a directed light.

The product serial number must be marked on the top of the right lens. This is not a paint print, but a microscopic laser engraving: if you run your fingernail over it, you can hardly feel it, but you can see it in the light. The PRADA logo, made using the same method, is always present on the left lens.

Another unique feature is hidden on the inside of the arms. On the left arch of the original there is always a model number, for example: SPR, a color code and three numbers indicating the parameters of the lenses and the bridge of the nose. An important point that distinguishes the original from the fake: these inscriptions are applied in such a way that they do not wear off even after many years of use.

If you are considering a model with a metal frame, look at the nose pads. In original glasses, the brand logo is fused inside the silicone nose pads. In paleva, the nose pads usually remain empty, since the production of such a small branded part significantly increases the cost of the copy.

Your safety with the Domino online store

Purchasing products of this level is an investment that requires maximum transparency. We understand that in a world where every second replica is authentic, trust becomes the main value.

At the Domino online store we offer only original Prada collections. We work only with official suppliers and guarantee the authenticity of each product.

If you have any questions about how to distinguish an original Prada, please contact our consultants. They are professional in authentication methods and will be able to show you the signs of the originality of each product.

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