Gucci belts can be quite expensive as they are a particularly sought after fashion brand. For this reason it is advisable to make sure that the item we are about to buy is authentic and not a fake. Most counterfeit belts have small imperfections - be it fraying material, a missing serial number or inaccurate stitching. Check the packaging that contains the belt, then inspect the handmade details to determine if it is a fake or not.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Inspect the Packaging
Step 1. Check the color and logo on the gift package
All Gucci belts are sold in a gift box, which should be a dark brown color with the logo of the double G (an upside-down capital G opposite another capital G) printed across the entire surface, except for the inner bottom of the belt. packaging.
At the top end there should also be a dark brown cord to tie the bag and prevent the belt from coming out
Step 2. Check for the gold letter mark on the dust bag
Each original belt is sold in a bag which is usually dark brown in color with the "GUCCI" logo in gold letters in the center. There should be a single drawstring closure on the upper right side of the pouch.
Inside the bag there should also be a label with the words "Gucci Made in Italy": if not, it is probably a fake
Step 3. Ask for the original receipt
In case you bought the belt from a different retailer than a Gucci store, you should ask for the original receipt as proof of purchase. Doing so will help alleviate any concerns you may have regarding the authenticity of the product.
The purchase receipt for an original belt should have the Gucci name at the top, then the address of an authorized Gucci outlet or store, and the description or price of the belt in question
Part 2 of 3: Inspect the Belt
Step 1. Check that the seams are perfectly straight
They should be practically perfect - not "nearly" perfect - as you have purchased a high quality product that this brand is famous for. Each stitch in the seam should be straight - not oblique - and be exactly the same length as all the other stitches.
If there are obvious errors in the seams, you should begin to suspect that this is a fake
Step 2. Check for fraying material
Authentic Gucci belts are perfectly made; so if you notice some frayed parts, it is almost certainly a fake. This is particularly relevant if you ordered a "new" belt that already had frayed material when it arrived.
If you notice any imperfections in the material, it is a sign that the product is probably counterfeit
Step 3. Make sure the buckles are welded to the belt
Counterfeits often have hooks to coincide with buckles, while authentic Gucci belts are usually welded onto the widest part of the belt. None of the Gucci models features a button that holds the buckle in place.
Some models have screws on the back of the buckle, while others do not - you will need to check the specifications for each model
Step 4. Look for the Gucci identification mark
The original belts have a stamp on the inside of the belt which will not be present on a counterfeit. In some new models the stamp is located near the buckle, while in some of the old ones it is located in the middle of the belt length.
The stamp should include the brand name, "Made in Italy" and an identification number
Step 5. Verify the serial number
An authentic number should consist of 21 digits. Usually the number should start with the numbers "114" or "223".
If the number starts with "1212", it is definitely a fake: this is a typical serial number used for counterfeit Gucci belts
Part 3 of 3: Check the Specific Features for the Belt Type
Step 1. Inspect the beige GG monogram fabric belt to check its color and the two G pattern
In this model the design should begin at the beginning of the belt with the two Gs: it should not be interrupted in the middle and should not have any other initial elements. There should be no screws on the metal part of the buckle; the background should be beige, but the GG pattern should be blue; the inside of the belt should be black leather.
Every two double G motifs should have a hole for the buckle inside the second letter
Step 2. Check that there are metal trims on the double G buckle of the black embossed fabric belt
In this model the buckle is composed of a normal G and an inverted G: the first has a satin finish, the other is metallic black. The inside of the belt should be suede and the double G logo should be perfectly printed across the entire surface.
This model should have screws on the inside of the buckle, so inspect it and check for their presence
Step 3. Check the Guccissima belt for the double G logo
The size of the belt should be written in the serial number and not elsewhere along the belt: the fakes often have the size printed on the leather part of the end without the buckle. The seam should feature the double G logo across the entire surface, while the interior should be in suede.
