Ralph Lauren is a well-known designer company that sells bags and clothes. Unfortunately, due to its popularity, knockoff Ralph Lauren products are often found. If you're worried you've bought a fake Ralph Lauren, check out the small details, like the stitching and logo. If you have a counterfeit product, report it to Ralph Lauren.
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Method 1 of 3: Identifying Fake Clothes
Step 1. Check the logo
Ralph Lauren shirts are often stitched with a graphic of a polo player riding a horse. On fake shirts, the bat that the polo player is holding looks more round than square. The tail is hard to see and the horse's right hind leg is bent. On the original product, the ponytail is clearly visible and the right hind leg of the horse is straight. The shape of the horse's leg in the original product logo is also more clearly visible. In imitation products, the shape of the horse's legs is less clear.
Since differences can be very subtle, it's a good idea to look for the original logo for comparison. You may need a tool such as a magnifying glass to clearly see the Ralph Lauren logo on your product
Step 2. Check the seams
Flip the shirt over and check the seams at the bottom. The original Ralph Lauren product has a single stitching line along the bottom of the shirt. No seams, or jagged and uneven seams indicate a fake product.
Step 3. Look at the label on the collar
All Ralph Lauren products have a label under the collar indicating the size. The main label bears the Ralph Lauren logo and has a small label sticking out from the right. If there is no separate sizing label, the product is most likely a fake. The letters should be easy to read without any spelling mistakes. The color of the stitching thread on the collar should match the color of the shirt.
High-quality counterfeit products can be very similar to the original product down to the label. So, look online for samples of real-size labels to compare the shirt labels you have. Even small differences in letters or spaces can be a sign that the product is counterfeit
Step 4. Check the studs
The shirt uses neat pearl buttons and is cross-stitched with thread that matches the shirt's color. Different types of stitches, dissimilar thread colors, or loose threads are characteristics of counterfeit products.
Step 5. Check the seams
Lay the shirt on a flat surface. The back hem should be slightly longer than the front hem. If you find that both seams are the same length or that the front seam is longer than the back, your product is probably a fake.
Step 6. Read the care label
There should be a care label near the bottom of the shirt with the trademark R symbol and a neatly printed copy of the care instructions. Unreadable care instructions or the absence of the "R" symbol, usually indicates a counterfeit product.
Just like any other aspect of the product, the differences can be completely invisible. Look online for samples of the original Ralph Lauren label for comparison
Method 2 of 3: Identifying Fake Bags
Step 1. Check for crooked seams
Ralph Lauren is a high-end product and is expensive. The stitching anywhere should be very neat and the type of stitch used should be the same, including inside the pocket and on the bottom of the bag. Inconsistent stitches and loose threads are the hallmarks of counterfeit products.
Step 2. Check the ingredients carefully
Fake wallets will feel stiff because they are made from cheaper materials than the real product. The color of the bag may be uneven. There are some parts that are darker or lighter. Designer wallets do not have lining, while fake wallets have lining.
Step 3. Check for errors on the label
The label should be sewn on. Hanging labels are the hallmark of counterfeit products. Fake labels are often misspelled, illegible, and have sloppy stitches with loose threads.
Counterfeit products with high quality can look very much like the real product. Look for photos of genuine Ralph Lauren product labels and compare them to your bag labels
Step 4. Check the small details carefully
Sometimes, small details are the only way to spot a counterfeit product. The handles of your bag should be the same length, the logo should be straight, and the zippers and buttons should be tight and work well.
Designer products are usually of high quality. It is very unlikely that a designer bag has obvious defects and faults
Method 3 of 3: Reporting Counterfeit Products
Step 1. Contact the company directly
Ralph Lauren is committed to eliminating counterfeit products. If you have a counterfeit product, contact Ralph Lauren by phone at 888-475-7674 (USA) or you can email [email protected]. Let them know that you accidentally purchased a counterfeit product and include details where you purchased the product.
Step 2. Report local counterfeiters to the police
If you buy a product from a local supplier, report it to the authorities. If a business in your area sells counterfeit products, the police may want to investigate. The police may be able to help return your money.
Step 3. Purchase products directly from Ralph Lauren
If you buy directly from a Ralph Lauren store or website, you are sure to get a genuine product. You can also buy products at well-known department stores that are known to have collaborated with the Ralph Lauren brand.
