How to Spot a Fake YSL Bag – Key Things to Check

Here’s a clear and simple breakdown of the differences between a fake YSL bag and an original YSL (Saint Laurent) bag so that you can shop with confidence.

Key Things to Check

Logo & Lettering

• The YSL logo should be clean, evenly spaced, and firmly attached.
• Fakes often have uneven or oversized lettering.

Stitching

• Real YSL bags have neat, even stitching.
• If the stitching looks sloppy or uneven, it’s likely a fake.

Materials

• Authentic YSL bags use genuine leather or high-quality suede.
• Fake ones may feel plastic-like or too stiff.

Serial Number & Tag

• Inside the bag, you should see a leather tag with “Saint Laurent Paris” stamped.
• Check for a serial number on the back of this tag. No serial number = red flag.

Zippers & Hardware

• Real YSL bags have engraved hardware (like “Saint Laurent” on zippers or clasps).
• If it’s blank or feels light and cheap, be cautious.

Packaging 

• Authentic bags come with a high-quality dust bag, care cards, and usually a branded box.
• Fakes often skip or poorly copy this.

Price

• If the price seems “too good to be true,” it probably is. YSL rarely goes on heavy discounts.

✅ Original YSL Bag (Authentic)

Logo & Font

• Clean, precise “YSL” interlocking logo
• The font is sharp and spaced evenly

Stitching

• Perfectly straight, even stitching
• No loose threads or imperfections

Material

• Made from genuine leather or suede
• Feels smooth, soft, and premium

Serial Number

• Has a unique serial number embossed behind the interior tag
• The tag reads “Saint Laurent Paris” in a consistent font

Hardware

• Heavy, solid feel with clear engravings (like zippers and clasps)
• Usually branded with “Saint Laurent”

Packaging

• Comes with a high-quality dust bag, care booklet, and branded box
• The dust bag has the correct logo print and stitching

❌ Fake YSL Bag (Replica)

Logo & Font

• Misaligned or oddly shaped logo
• Sometimes the font is thicker, crooked, or off-center

Stitching

• Uneven stitching or frayed edges
• Visible quality flaws

Material

• Feels plastic-like, stiff, or shiny
• Doesn’t age or crease like real leather

Serial Number

• Often missing, wrong format, or printed instead of stamped

Hardware

• Feels light, cheap, or unbranded
• May chip or fade over time

Packaging

• Dust bag is thin, poorly stitched, or has a faded logo
• Missing booklets or low-quality extras