paulr

Hi
Often you see Armani/Armani jeans/Emporer armani etc.Is one the genuine article,how do you tell the difference.
Same with versache.

thanks
Paul.

corradoboy

Fakes often have the brand spelt wrong

deano

Is he that guy off Flash Gordon?

chav it is

??? versace ??

armani ???

& you think i am a chav ?????????????????????????????????????

paulr

Someone must know what i mean.

Harry_Boy

Armani stuff has a 'Certificate of Authenticity' label. S'pose that could be faked too though.....

carl

Emporio Armani is Giorgio Armani's cheap range. Often to be found at TK-MAXX and places like Freeport in Braintree. HTH

paulr

So how do you know,is it just the wording on the label?

carl

Don't ask me. I'd rather buy a suit tailor-made than an off-the-peg one from Armani or Versace.

paulr

The reason i ask is there is loads of versache/armani on ebay.

In the ring of fire

dont touch it paul

paulr

Any reason.I'm sure some of the stuff sold by private sellers is genuine.

Freak

be careful
far too many fakes on ebay

I know my stuff is genuine, as its a) tasteful and b) the shops i buy it in arent likely to be knocking out bootlegs

And its versace (no 'H')

Akimoto The Great

The vastly knowledgable Akimoto the Great says its spelt V E R S A C E.
If you have the said Versache jeans these are fake, Mr Akimoto will not stand for such blantant mis-representation of such quality clothing brands.

HoLLa

Robert Rosario

Genuine Armani Jeans will have a "siminit" label inside it, which is the manufacturer of the Armani Jeans line, but these can be faked. Also, they should all come with some sort of "certificate of authenticity" but again, no guarantee of it being the real thing.

Armani Jeans is the cheaper range, not Emporio Armani, and above both of these you will find Giorgio Armani, which is the more senior brand.

To be honest a great of designer items on Ebay are fake, so be very wary, but in saying that there are some genuine items on there, so just watch feedback. I also look at the "other items for sale" page, as if they are selling expensive items, chances are, it is more likely to be genuine.

I don't know much about Versace because to me, it is chav.

SJ_Skyline

You know its genuine Armani if you buy it from Emporio Armani or Armani Collezioni. You can also tell quite simply by the quality (especially suits) of the material used and how the clothes hang.

pbee

Yep I have to agree with SJ, I own a few pieces by armani, Armani Jeans, Emporio Armani, Armani Casual, Armani by Armani, Homme, and Emporio, also have some gloves by collezioni (sp).

The fit and material quality and stitching on Armani clothes is second only to some hugo boss lines. Having bought some fakes (when I was a poor young student). The fakes do not have the quality in materials or workmanship, some have the labels and an attempt at a certificate but if you have nothing to compare against you will not know until you start wearing it, how it fits and how long it lasts.

For example. I have a Emporio Armani mohair coat, cost a fortune but it is now 4 years old and still looks new. Same with suits. you get what you pay for.

I wouldnt touch versace (fake or otherwise) its garish and about as fashionable as stripy flourescent socks. Its designed for people who have money but no taste, like north and south americans who seem to idolise the sh1te. But a versace dress on a fit women is amazing they are one of the best dress makers in the world. (im not talking about the headline creation crap either).

Dracoro

Well, if you buy clothes with the name Versache then it's a pretty good indication that it's fake Same for armarni

pbee

Half the point in buying these designer clothes is the purchasing process, going to the designers store and being shown the clothes, there is a process involved.

The Armani stores in Milan are amazing. but there is a ok one in London also.

buying some knock off crap on ebay your missing the boat.

paulr

Actually thats the bit i hate,being fussed over by half a dozen store assistants.

pbee

suits you sir

SJ_Skyline

Ooooooooooo!!!