How to Tell If Your Burberry Bag is Authentic

In the first episode of HBO Max’s ‘Succession, Bridget (Francesca Root-Dodson) brings her Burberry bag to Logan Roy’s birthday party, which promptly prompts a scathing takedown from Tom Wambsgans (Matthew Macfayden). While many memes have popped up in response to Tom’s anti-tote tirade, the brand saw a 310 per cent spike in searches for its bags following Sunday night’s show. The company’s Gabardine fabric was a lifesaver for polar explorers like Shackleton and Amundsen, and the bag’s instantly-recognisable check pattern continues to stand out as a style icon for women worldwide.

There are several telltale signs that your Burberry bag is authentic, starting with its tag sewn into one of the side seams. The tag should include the name of the bag, its size and material, as well as care instructions. Authentic bags also come with a booklet of authenticity and care instructions that contains the Burberry logo in a clean, crisp font. The engraved insignia of the faded knight is another sign that your bag is real — it should be clearly visible and not blurry or discolored.

Lastly, look for the quality of the hardware on your bag. It should be weighty and substantial, not lightweight and flimsy, and the metal should never chip or rust. A final telltale sign is the zipper — authentic Burberry bags use Riri brand YKK zippers that are not only stylish, but also smoother to open and close than other brands. burberry bag