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Authentication
Markers to check, not a verdict. How to spot the real thing yourself, in plain words.
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How to authenticate a Coach bag: the markers worth checking
A field guide to the Coach details counterfeits get wrong, why a passing check is never proof, and when to put a bag in front of a real authenticator.
By Arielle · Coach · June 25, 2026