Menswear: Authenticity Check Thread


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leemc77
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2443 posts since 24/10/06

25 Feb 2011 14:19
They are fake, I have some of the real ones Cool
lowfields
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24 posts since 21/11/10

15 Apr 2011 12:57
just received raf x fred perry polo from yoox, made in china not portugal label in neck stitched in fully not loose, fred perry on buttons not laurel leaf design, just overall feel not right, fake? any thoughts? Cry
Crackajack
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5686 posts since 21/4/05

17 Apr 2011 23:48
Could be a sample? Yoox have had sample items in the past. Maybe email yoox and Fred Perry to check?
lowfields
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24 posts since 21/11/10

18 Apr 2011 15:39
backed it already, not a patch on the one from last year, but thought £32 too good to be true.
hifive
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74 posts since 7/4/11

15 May 2011 18:33
I know some of you are frequent Wtaps wearers, what do you say about this jacket?
Fake or legit?
DuffMan
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13372 posts since 21/2/07

15 May 2011 18:52
Is there fake wtaps?
darkeside
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514 posts since 23/7/08

15 May 2011 19:09
PRACING things…
m15try
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1158 posts since 18/8/09

15 May 2011 19:12
"WHERE THEY SHOUL DBE"
DuffMan
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13372 posts since 21/2/07

15 May 2011 19:16
They are japanese…

Edit: just checked my wtaps tee it has some weird motivational speech on the label which finishes: "this is the cath I have chose I will tollow tnis path to its ena"

Laughing out loud Laughing out loud


miracleblade
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377 posts since 22/8/09

15 May 2011 19:30
Parasmock looks very fake
stylistics
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120 posts since 4/6/09

15 May 2011 23:52
definitely a fake. "pracing things where they shoul dbe". not to mention, it looks like it's made of nylon/polyester…that piece was all cotton. also, the zippers should have circular pull tabs on them rather than the standard pull tab.

between the nylon, sealed zips, and inside pocket…i think i actually like the fake better than the real one. Laughing out loud
stylistics
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120 posts since 4/6/09

15 May 2011 23:56
DuffMan wrote: They are japanese…

Edit: just checked my wtaps tee it has some weird motivational speech on the label which finishes: "this is the cath I have chose I will tollow tnis path to its ena"


can't say your tee is fake or not without seeing it, but you might want to get a legit check on that as well. it's a jap brand but they're usually pretty careful about their english. not to say they never make mistakes ( my fav: "rugs to riches"), but they're usually pretty minor.
DuffMan
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13372 posts since 21/2/07

16 May 2011 00:12
considering the quality of it and the fact it has about 500 labels in it I'm happy enough that they made a good effort if it is fake
deuce
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13155 posts since 21/1/08

16 May 2011 00:19
i may be making this up, but i swore i heard someone (maybe mils) say they intentionally spell things incorrectly?
DuffMan
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13372 posts since 21/2/07

16 May 2011 00:19
actually having checked it against pics I'm almost 100% it's authentic, they just can't spell for shit Laughing out loud

You can see on this pic of an authentic one some of what I mean:


http://weluvstreet.blogspot.com/2010/12/wtaps-rainbow-border-pocket-tee.html

What does decotated mean again? Laughing out loud
hifive
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74 posts since 7/4/11

16 May 2011 15:49
stylistics wrote: definitely a fake. "pracing things where they shoul dbe". not to mention, it looks like it's made of nylon/polyester…that piece was all cotton. also, the zippers should have circular pull tabs on them rather than the standard pull tab.

between the nylon, sealed zips, and inside pocket…i think i actually like the fake better than the real one. Laughing out loud

But haven't they released the Parasmock numerous times in different fabrics and details? After a Google search I found someone selling a nylon one from '05.
Noble Locks
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66963 posts since 10/7/03

16 May 2011 17:12
they dont do the spelling mistakes on purpose, and the jackets real imo.
exactlythat
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2322 posts since 27/10/07

16 May 2011 17:29
thats the 10ss parasmock, should be cotton


zips are wrong like stylistics said, craft with pride tag should be green, the stitching is messy on the pocket too
Jimmy326
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4244 posts since 22/9/07

16 May 2011 21:23
http://bdgastore.com/

Am pretty sure this place is legit, just wondered if anyone has had any dealings with them for reassurance?
stylistics
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120 posts since 4/6/09

16 May 2011 23:43
hifive wrote:
stylistics wrote: definitely a fake. "pracing things where they shoul dbe". not to mention, it looks like it's made of nylon/polyester…that piece was all cotton. also, the zippers should have circular pull tabs on them rather than the standard pull tab.

between the nylon, sealed zips, and inside pocket…i think i actually like the fake better than the real one. Laughing out loud

But haven't they released the Parasmock numerous times in different fabrics and details? After a Google search I found someone selling a nylon one from '05.

the wtaps parasmock has been redesigned a number of times. there are lots of different fabric and detail changes…the '05 nylon version being one of them. however, the one in question was definitely faked to look like the 10SS parasmock…the cut, the pocket and neck shapes, the checkered lining.