Photo Guide for Authentication
To provide you with an accurate, confident authentication, we need clear, specific photos
of your item. Please follow the steps below and use natural light whenever possible.
Step-by-Step Photo Requirements
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Full item shot:
Provide an unedited, clear, straight-on photo of the entire item being authenticated
(natural light preferred). -
Hardware close-up:
Locate item hardware. Usually a clear, straight-on shot of a rivet is sufficient.
If your item does not have rivets, provide close-ups of whatever hardware it does have
(fasteners, buttons, snaps, rings, balls, etc.). -
Zipper pull:
Provide a clear, straight-on photo of the item’s primary zipper pull. -
Feet hardware:
For items with protective feet, take a clear, straight-on shot of the engraving on one foot.
(See example photo, if applicable.) -
Clips:
For items with clips (e.g., Neverfull totes), provide a clear, straight-on photo of the
entire clip. -
Clip mechanism:
In addition to the straight-on clip photo, use this guide to obtain a clear shot of the
spring mechanism inside the clip. -
Interior:
If applicable, take a clear photo of the entire primary compartment. Use flash for best results. -
“Made in” stamp or tag:
The “Made in” stamp can appear in different styles and materials. If the stamp does not show the
country of manufacture, the item is made in the United States and will have a cloth tag attached
to the interior. Provide a clear photo of this tag. -
Date code:
The date code, like the “Made in” stamp, can be hard to locate and photograph. Do your best to
obtain a clear shot of this code.