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Recognising Genuine Gucci: An Authentication Guide

Serial numbers, GG, hardware and leathers: the key checks for authenticating a pre-owned Gucci piece.

Recognising Genuine Off-White: An Authentication Guide

Zip tie, diagonal arrows, labels: how to authenticate an Off-White piece and avoid the countless counterfeits.

Recognising Genuine Balenciaga: An Authentication Guide

Black labels, crossed-out sizes, screen prints and sneakers: the essential checks for authenticating a Balenciaga piece.

Recognising Genuine Palm Angels: An Authentication Guide

Palm Angels tracksuits, T-shirts and logos: screen prints, labels, stripes — the checks for avoiding counterfeits.

Recognising Genuine Canada Goose: An Authentication Guide

Arctic patch, hologram, labels and fill: the method for authenticating a Canada Goose parka, down jacket or knit.

Recognising Genuine K-Way: An Authentication Guide

Two-tone zip, labels and welded seams: the checkpoints for authenticating a K-Way windbreaker, including the AMI and CDG collabs.

Recognising Genuine Asics: An Authentication Guide

Gel-NYC, Gel-1130: visible GEL, labels, box and finishing — how to spot a fake pair of Asics before you buy.

Recognising Genuine New Balance: An Authentication Guide

2002R, 1906R, 740: inside label, suede, N logo and box — the checks for spotting a fake New Balance before you buy.

Recognising Genuine Salomon: An Authentication Guide

XT-6, XT-4, ACS Pro: Quicklace, Contagrip sole, labels and box — how to spot a fake pair of Salomons before you buy.

Recognising Genuine Autry: An Authentication Guide

Autry Medalist sneakers: leather, flag logo, markings and box — the checks for spotting a fake pair before you buy.