Rare Collection - the №1 team among Hermès bag hunters!
Client trust is a key part of the company’s DNA, which is why Rare Collection presents its own bag authentication department.
This service is built on more than 13 years of experience in sourcing and authenticating Hermès bags. Every bag undergoes a thorough pre-sale inspection conducted by our professional experts. We strictly follow all authentication standards and carefully examine every detail of the product.
Each element helps us confirm compliance with the brand’s standards. We are highly familiar with Hermès’ signature orange color, typography, as well as the protective elements and markings found on original packaging.
Special attention is given to the materials and the quality of the edge finishing.
We carefully measure every bag to ensure that its dimensions fully correspond to the original model.
Every stitch is made by hand, which is why the stitching is not always perfectly symmetrical throughout the entire bag. Hermès stitching is known for its slight upward angle. Overly perfect and mechanically identical stitching may indicate a counterfeit.
Hermès bags are crafted from the highest-quality leathers, each with unique natural characteristics. Small natural imperfections are not flaws - on the contrary, an excessively uniform texture may indicate a non-authentic item.
Next, we examine the Hermès logo stamp. It should feature the inscription “Hermès Paris Made in France” in three lines, with the font size gradually decreasing from top to bottom. Perfect proportions are essential: even spacing between the lines and proper alignment.
The horseshoe symbol on a bag indicates that it was created as a special order.
The hardware on authentic Hermès bags is typically plated with palladium or gold. The hardware is engraved with “Hermès-Paris.” Although the font and spacing may vary slightly depending on the model, counterfeit bags are unable to accurately reproduce the original engraving.
We also pay close attention to the scent of the bag - it should reflect the smell of natural high-quality leather.
Hermès also produces its own zippers, finished with a metallic H at the end. A distinctive feature of the construction is that the zipper pull does not hang downward, but remains in a parallel position. The metal usually has a matte finish rather than a glossy one.
We also inspect the engraving on the zippers.
Authentic Hermès bags feature a stamp indicating the year of production and the artisan’s code.
The lock features an Hermès engraving that matches the rest of the bag’s hardware. The number on the lock must correspond to the number engraved on the key. The keys are always attached with a leather strap and placed inside a signature leather clochette.
The keys must properly fit inside the leather clochette.
Thanks to the expertise of Rare Collection, you can be confident in the authenticity of every bag purchased through our service.