First things first, that TC logo. It’s gotta be *right*. No wonky edges, no weird size issues. Some of the knockoffs, they like, *emboss* it too hard. It’s gotta be a clean, crisp thing, y’know? Like, if it looks like someone hammered it in with a rusty nail, run. Just. Run. Think about it, Telfar ain’t gonna let some janky logo outta the factory, right?
Then, peep the inside clasp, the magnetic one. Apparently, (and this is from what I’ve read, I admit I haven’t taken ALL my Telfars apart) the real deal has a smooth finish. No lines or anything. If it’s got lines, allegedly? It’s fake. I gotta say, I’m gonna have to check mine now, brb… okay, I checked. My mini’s clasp *is* smooth. Huh. Learn something new every day.
And okay, this one is HUGE: that little polyester label on the side? FAKE. Real Telfars don’t have that. That’s like a flashing neon sign that screams “I’M A PHONY!” Also, the logo itself? It’s a flap, not stitched in. It’s a *flap* people! This is super important.
Now, the bottom stitching. This is where the smaller bags are particularly vulnerable. Apparently, the stitchin’ on the bottom of fake small Telfars is…off. I don’t know exactly *how*, but if it looks sus, trust your gut. Your gut is usually right about these things.
And look, let’s be real, if you’re scooping up a “Telfar” for like, twenty bucks on some random site? Duh. It’s fake. These bags are in demand, and while Telfar’s all about accessibility, they ain’t giving ’em away.
Oh, and don’t just rely on ONE thing. Check *everything*. Like, is the overall quality good? Does it *feel* right? Fakes often use cheaper materials, so it might feel plasticky or flimsy. A real Telfar feels…substantial.
