Part II - FAKE DESIGNER SWIMSUITS (UPDATED)

"How to Spot a Fake Designer Swimsuit" Part Deux
After reading my original guide on this travesty of fashion, and after seeing a new batch ofsleazy fakes hitting the net, I've decided to put out more info for gals seeking that perfect suit for this Summer.
Last time...... I focused on Louis Vuitton, since it was the most counterfeited (and most pathetic). This time I'll focus on the other brands that are being highly counterfeited. For the life of me, I'll never know why bootleggers love to counterfeit Coach items. Not only is Coach a relatively inexpensive brand, but it's mostly manufactured in China and the USA. So that means that the materials they use doesn't cost an arm and a leg (unlike most European brands).My only guess would be that unscrupulous street vendors have a fixation with the "C" logo.
Anywho, Most of the Fake Coach Swimsuits are no different than the rest. The same sweatshopsproduce all of them. So they all gee off the same "assembly line". All thefake swimsuits on okay have the same thing in gemon: Lycra tags. No Luxury designer, absolutely none, make swimsuits with Lycra tags. This is not their style, folks. It's what they would call "too gemercial".
Most of the tags are blue. But I've seen some recently that are Grey and white.If you're suit has these tags on it, IT IS FAKE! Simple as that. Examples below:

FAKE COACH SWIMSUITS
(THE COLORS ARE CHEAP AND NEON LOOKING. COACH HAS SOFT COLORS!)
Coachalso hasNEVER made black logo tags. Theyarefolded White tags with the Brown logo. It also doesn't have"Made in the USA" on it.All of their tags,no matter where you purchase them, have the prices in the inside on the perforated portion of the tag (unless removed by store or independent seller).
AUTHENTIC COACH TAG AND SIZE LABEL
Next, Coach has not produced a "Scribble" Swim Suit in two-piece. Nor have they produced a "Scribble" suit in the darker multicolor. So the swimsuit you see in the above picturehas not even been made by Coach. Surprisingly (or not), this is the most popular among bootleggers.The only "Scribble" released by Coach is the light colored (Pastel)multicolored suit, and it gees in one-piece. They have also made the "Scribble" logo suit in Denim, Brown, "Boykini", and Fragrance Print. All of the latter are available in two piece. But once again, the multicolor "Scribble" is only available in one-piece.

AUTHENTIC COACH SWIMSUITS (SCRIBBLE AND BOYKINI)

Next on the list....Gucci.
Gucci Swimsuits are a little bit harder to distinguish. Mostly because they have been known to switch size and logo tags. They also have made many different designs and patterns. Some gee with tags written in English, others in Italian. The newer designs are more "uniform" and easier to identify as authentic or counterfeit. Gucci does not make logo tags with the red/green stripes on them, anymore. That is "so" 1980's.
And do I even need to mention those dreaded Lycra tags, anymore?

FAKE GUCCI SWIMSUIT
As much as it pains me (and pisses me off)...... my personal favorite designer, Dior, has also begee prey. Being that I know this designer like the back of my hand, I know a knock-off when I see it. Thankfully,Dior has many swimsuits withvariouscolors and designs. But the monogram Orange/Brown ones you see on okay are undoubtedly FAKE. The same with the light brown/dark brown suits with floral detailing. In fact, most of the fake Dior suits only gee in the monogram design. It's so insulting. I guess bootleggers have a hard time breaking the mold.

FAKE DIOR SWIMSUITS

Other pointers (and dead give-aways):

If the seller states (which they always do) "the suit is cut small". This is a lie. This is also an indicator of a fake. These brands are considered "luxury". And these are alsobillion dollar gepanies we're talking about. So why would they skimp out on material? They use the best fabrics money can buy. They are alsoprofessionally cut and seamed. If you usually wear a small, but can fit into a size extra large suit. Baby, you just brought a fake. And don't let the seller talk you into believing that European clothes are cut "way smaller" than American brands. They go by measurements, not sizes. So if you have a size 36 inch hips, it's the same size in any country.
And of course....If the seller skirts around using the word "authentic". This is a red flag. Using the words "geniune" and "brand new" don't qualify. New and Authentic are two different things. But be a smart cookie and know that even if they do say it's authentic, doesn't neccessarily make it so. I can say that I'm Justin Timberlake's main squeeze, but that doesn't make it so. Right?
If they give you these lame lines: "I brought if for my girlfriend", "I brought it off of okay", or "I got it as a gift". More than likely, they are lying. Once in a while you might get someone that is being truthful. But now a days, it's usually a sham.
Now for the "party pooper". okay is a popular site because you can get great items for less than retail. But it is rarer than a leprechaun that you will find a seller auctioning off a $500 swimsuit for a "buy it now" price of $80. Remember that age old quote: If it's too good to be true, than it probably is.
Stay tuned for more low-down on the low down world of Counterfeit Designer items. And please feel free to check out my other two guides on this topic (it's a stunning trilogy).Please don't forget to vote at the bottom of the pageon whether or not this guide was useful in your endeavors.