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How to distinguish original glasses from fakes. How to choose glasses that are perfect for your face type

Our customers and friends often ask us the question: how can you distinguish real glasses from fake ones, what should you pay attention to? And in principle, how important is this, since a fake is sometimes much cheaper?

Let's try to understand this question and divide the answer into several parts.

Part 1: What kinds of fake glasses are there and what brands, where do they come from, who sells them?

It is quite easy to distinguish fake brand glasses from the original. by price.
Consider, for example, PRADA, the average price of original models should be at least 12 - 20 thousand rubles. If you come across PRADA glasses for RUR 3,000. - it will be a low quality fake.

You must understand that the PRADA brand monitors the distribution of its products - you cannot buy their models of real glasses on the beach, in a passage, in a pharmacy, at a fair in a shopping center and similar non-specialized places where branded optics are sold. In order for a store to obtain the right to sell original glasses, be it PRADA, MIU MIU, Dolce & Gabbana or other world-famous brands, a whole procedure goes through with the provision of photographs of the store (point of sale), training of salespeople, selection and maintenance of the assortment, the collection must be widely represented. If you see it on sale anywhere There are only 20-30 models from all brands on the site - such a meager assortment should alert you! To summarize this stage, pay attention to:

Place where you buy (it should be a store with a good reputation),

Price(it should not be several times lower than the market price);

Selecting different brands, similar price groups.

Who produces counterfeits and how does this happen?

The situation is quite banal, there are even entire factories for the production of replica glasses (mainly in China, but not only there), which buy new products that have just come out and then copy their appearance, but they cannot copy the technology.
Leading manufacturers of branded optics today use such technologically advanced materials and alloys in glasses that they are very difficult to counterfeit. The glasses may look the same, but the fit, feel in the hands and quality (upon careful inspection) will be clearly different.
Why do they need this?
Here, too, the answer is quite simple: maintain your own design department, come up with layouts, experiment in search of the polymer or alloy you need, try to guess the trend, promote your brand - all this is very expensive, it’s easier to take someone else’s (steal) and then sell it at a low price, making money on someone else's intellectual work. By purchasing a fake, you not only risk your eyesight, you also encourage manufacturers and sellers of counterfeit goods.

Who sells non-original glasses in Russia?

Basically, they like to sell fakes in dubious online stores (after all, you don’t see the seller live), which do not have a real point of sale, no showroom, no rent, no staff. Just a warehouse and couriers.
Domestic scam stores are very creative, they like to call themselves a manufacturer or an official dealer and lure customers with extreme discounts, often with countdown timers (this is when the discount period is about to end, but then it just starts scrolling again).

How to determine that an online store is selling counterfeit glasses?

— Call and ask if there is an offline store and can you come for a fitting? With serious intention, try to communicate that you definitely want to come at such and such a time to choose, look and try on glasses. Listen carefully to what and how they will tell you in response, whether there is such an opportunity or whether they will begin to prevaricate under various pretexts.

— Find out if there is a lot of choice locally? A good assortment of a real optical salon is considered to be from 500 pairs of branded glasses.

— Check whether it is possible to order a spare part for any of the models presented on the website (usually the dealer’s official store has access to order parts for almost all brands).

— You can play out a return situation: say that you want to return the purchased product. A normal authorized store will never refuse a return, since by law, unworn goods can be returned or exchanged within 14 days.

— Pay attention to the brands presented! On the Internet by some manufacturers sale of stamps prohibited: CHANEL, CHROME HARTS, HERMES, Louis Vuitton. If a store presents these models on the website, then these glasses are 100% fake, most likely the other models are also fake, since a company store will not spoil its reputation by combining original products and copies.

Chanel glasses are not sold on the Internet, it is prohibited!

Part 2: Why you shouldn't buy fake glasses?

Unlike, for example, copies of other various things and accessories (bags, clothes, etc.), glasses should protect your eyes. No one controls the quality of the copies, does not certify them, they do not undergo any quality control. For example, dark sun lenses in fake glasses allow the pupil to dilate, at which point all the harmful rays pass directly into your eyes. This harms your vision and causes it to deteriorate over time!
Having saved once on original sunglasses and wearing a fake, then most likely you will have to buy glasses for your vision...

And if you are considering buying a non-original glasses frame, there are also several pitfalls:

Most likely there is no warranty on the frame and post-warranty service. Imagine, you bought such a frame and expensive lenses, if the frame breaks, you will have to throw away the lenses, because... It will not be possible to order a spare part.

Quality of materials, screws, bushings: at first glance, the average person thinks, “Well, how can you ruin or make a crooked ordinary screw?” - we have seen that it is definitely possible. A screw, for example, may have a non-standard thread, unwind, fall out, or get lost - which will cause a lot of trouble for the owner of such glasses. The bushings can be so hard that during installation they will not expand, but simply burst.

If you purchased such glasses for your image, then knowledgeable people will easily determine that you are wearing a fake - and your image (and vision), on the contrary, may suffer irreparable damage!

How to properly verify the authenticity of glasses?

If you want to choose original brand glasses, you have found a store that suits you in terms of assortment and prices, then do the following:

Call your chosen salon to find out:

Is there a real store, can I come and try it on? Having an existing optical store insures you in case of problems; without an offline store, it is almost impossible to find a real seller.

Is there a large selection of branded glasses from different brands? 30-100 pieces is not enough, 400 - 600 pieces or more is already a good large selection.

Is there an optometrist working in the salon? The presence of a doctor characterizes the level of optics, since vision testing equipment is very expensive, it makes sense to invest in it only if it is a business that plans to operate for a long time.

We have listed the main important points that should be clarified before arriving. If you were satisfied with all the answers over the phone and in fact you see a good selection, qualified staff and a doctor - most likely you have come to the right place, this is an honest store!

Counterfeit sunglasses can cause eye damage. The pupils of a person wearing dark glasses dilate, and if the lens does not have the necessary filter, then more dangerous UV rays enter the eye. Let's figure out how to understand where the fake is and where the real sun protection is.

In addition to companies specializing in optics, almost every more or less well-known brand of clothing and accessories has its own line of glasses, the price range is designed to suit almost any budget. Therefore, when choosing new products, girls often pay attention only to the appearance and the presence of the desired logo.

Many people believe that distinguishing real glasses from fake ones is as easy as shelling pears: you need to focus on the price. But don’t forget how skillfully the companies producing counterfeits have become; even if you buy glasses in a boutique, you cannot be sure that you have purchased a quality product.

Sunglasses are sunglasses to protect our eyes from the sun - this is, so to speak, a “medical device” (regardless of the beauty of the frame), so when choosing you need to be as careful as possible, as this will ultimately affect eye health.

A person has natural protective mechanisms from the sun's rays - eyelashes, eyebrows, and a person also reflexively squints. If we have dark glasses, the “protection” is turned off, and our pupil dilates (in the sun it is maximally narrowed) - and the rays freely fall on the cornea, retina and lens. If the glasses do not have a special protective layer, the consequences can be very disastrous. Doctors believe that it is better to go without glasses at all than to wear low-quality glasses. How to make the right choice?

1. Don't pay attention to big discounts and "fantastically" profitable promotions. Designer glasses cannot cost much less than in other stores specializing in original models. Before purchasing, check the prices on the website of the brand whose products you decide to purchase.

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2. Sunglasses must include (in addition to packaging) a case, a cloth for wiping lenses (both with the manufacturer’s logo) and a passport.

3. The glasses case should be thick with a logo engraved (not printed) on it. The napkin should be made of soft microfiber material - the edges of the fabric should not fray. The passport (booklet) must be made of good paper (the text should not be erased from moisture), and there should be no spelling errors in the text.

4. The passport must indicate the percentage of UV-A, UV-B, UV-C radiation and the wavelength (in nanometers) blocked by the glass. 100% protection is provided by glasses marked 400 nm. By the way, the degree of darkness of the glasses does not indicate the degree of protection; completely transparent glasses can also have high-quality protection.

5. On the inside, on the temples, there should be information about compliance with the European quality standard (CE mark), the model number, the size of the temple, the level of solar protection, the country of origin, and there should also be a color designation (most often numbered).

6. When purchasing, be sure to ask for a product certificate. If the seller refuses you, citing the fact that there is no certificate at the moment because it is at customs, do not believe it - most likely the glasses are fake. At customs, each batch of goods receives a quality certificate and a declaration of conformity, and each point of sale receives a copy of the certificate certified by the organization’s seal.

7. Be sure to test your glasses. Try them on, evaluate the quality of the image and how they fit - there should be no discomfort, the exception may be overly original frame models.

By following all these simple rules, as well as paying attention to everything in general (from the coating of the frame and the availability of accessories to the price and how the seller behaves), you will purchase a quality product that will delight you. You'll be the most fashionable while keeping your eyes healthy.

Many people believe that sunglasses are just a stylish accessory, and therefore choose them based on the shape of the frame, the shade of the lenses, the color of their clothes, etc. But these glasses are not called sunglasses for nothing. They should not only fit well on the nose, their main purpose is to protect the eyes from too bright visible sunlight, and most importantly, to protect them from the destructive effects of an invisible enemy - ultraviolet radiation. How to distinguish real sunglasses from fake ones and how much does high-quality optics cost? Let's try to figure it out.
Dark story
Let's get one thing straight: dark glasses and sunglasses are not the same thing. The shading of the glasses protects us from the brightness of the sun, and a transparent chemical composition applied to the surface of the lenses is responsible for protection from ultraviolet radiation.
The dark color of the glasses does not at all prevent the passage of sunlight; it makes it comfortable to stay in the bright sun. Cheap or low-quality glasses that do not have a protective coating are not just a bad purchase, they are a time bomb. Humans are equipped with natural mechanisms to protect against ultraviolet radiation, such as the ability to squint our eyes, which causes our pupils to narrow. Eyebrows and eyelashes are also natural protection from direct ultraviolet radiation. When we put on dark glasses, this mechanism does not work.
The pupil, covered with dark glasses and “deceived” by the lack of direct sunlight, instead of the natural reaction of narrowing, on the contrary, begins to expand. And if the glasses are not equipped with a protective composition, all types of UV radiation freely reach the defenseless cornea, lens and retina.
Long-term exposure to ultraviolet rays damages the lens and can lead to the development of cataracts, but wearing the wrong glasses is even more harmful to the retina: so-called retinal dystrophy develops, a very serious eye disease that leads to blindness.
It is clear that the “wrong” glasses are those sold in random stores, on stalls near the metro or in underground passages. They are cheap - 300-500 rubles, but they can be very expensive for their owner. Doctors are categorical: it is better to go without sunglasses at all than to wear low-quality ones.
Close your eyes
Sunglasses equipped with ultraviolet protection are sold in specialized stores and optical shops. Here, each batch of glasses has accompanying documents and any buyer can (and should!) look at the certificate, which indicates the level of protection against ultraviolet radiation.
What specific information must the product label and certificate contain? Labels such as “100% Ultraviolet protection”, “UV absorbing” or “UV blocking” indicate the dubious origin of the product.
The certificate must clearly indicate what level of protection the glasses provide. Thus, the best glasses provide protection against ultraviolet radiation in the range of up to 400 nm (nanometers). This protection includes filters from rays of the B, C and A spectra. In principle, predominantly rays of the A and B spectra reach the Earth's surface. C-radiation is blocked by the ozone layer, however, due to the fact that it has become thin, C-rays also reach in some places, and they are the most harmful to human eyes. And although this, fortunately, does not apply to the North-West region, doctors still advise choosing glasses with full protection (after all, we take sunglasses with us on vacation).
In addition to the inscription “400 nm”, the certificate usually indicates “UV-A”, “UV-B”, “UV-C” - this is how the degree of protection against specific ultraviolet rays is usually indicated.
A little trick: if the certificate says protection from rays A, B and C, but the figure for protection from ultraviolet radiation is less than 400 nm, therefore, these glasses are either fake, or the manufacturer is dishonest with you - some of the rays are still missed. It is better not to buy such glasses.
Price issue
How much do quality sunglasses cost? The price range is huge; the cost is affected not only by the quality of lenses and frames, but also by the level of the brand, the store’s pricing policy, etc.
Nevertheless, optics that protect against UV radiation cannot be cheaper than 1,500–2,000 rubles. However, most often products with such a price are inexpensive copies of popular models from expensive brands, so you should not have any illusions about the quality of their frames and lenses. If you want to wear a real branded product on your nose, get ready to fork out some cash.
Glasses from affordable brands with decent quality lenses and frames cost an average of 5–15 thousand rubles (Ray Ban, Oakley, Vogue, Carrera, D&G, Miu Miu, Marc by Marc Jacobs, etc.). For the production of frames, flexible titanium can be used, for example, it retains its shape (the frame can be bent as you like and given any shape and it will not break).
The price of products from luxury eyewear brands (Cazal, Alain Mikli, Starck, Cartier, Lindberg) starts at 15 thousand rubles, the upper limit is 60–70 thousand. The glasses frames are coated with gold, platinum and precious wood.
Well, top-class global brands (Gold&Wood, Lotos) can cost from several hundred thousand rubles to a million. This is jewelry optics; frames made of precious metals inlaid with diamonds, sapphires, and rubies are used.
Trust but verify
Of course, the most offensive thing is to buy a fake for a lot of money. Alas, you can stumble upon it in an expensive salon. Moreover, the quality of fakes varies: from frankly low to such “masterpieces” that even professionals cannot distinguish them from the original. To protect yourself, pay special attention to the following points:
1. Don’t be fooled by big discounts and “special” promotions. Prices for high-quality and branded glasses are shown above. And no matter how much you might like to believe that designer glasses today and right here can cost three times less than
from competitors, it is not worth buying them.
2. Branded sunglasses must be sold complete with a case, a cloth for wiping lenses and a passport. On the temple (and on expensive glasses in the corner of the lens) the following is indicated: model number (applied with a laser), color (usually a number designation), country of origin and, as a rule, the size of the temple itself. The datasheet included with the glasses tells you the percentage of UV-A and UV-B radiation and the wavelengths blocked by the glasses. Waves are measured in nanometers: 100% protection is provided by glasses marked 400 nm. We repeat: if the number is less than 400, then the glasses transmit some ultraviolet radiation.
3. At the same time, do not believe even the most beautiful label and passport. Request a quality certificate, where all parameters must be specified. It is clear that the data
in the passport and certificate should not differ. Dishonest sellers often refer to the fact that the certificate is stored at the head office and it is impossible to give it to all salons. In fact, at customs, for each batch of goods, a quality certificate and a declaration of conformity are issued (they confirm the quality of the glasses and clearly indicate the number of pieces in the batch), and each store in the chain receives a copy of the certificate, certified by the organization’s seal.
4. Each pair of “branded” sunglasses also includes a manufacturer’s certificate, which indicates the filter category, country of origin, brand, and rules of use.
5. If you choose glasses at a “modest” price, take the opportunity to test them on a special spectrophotometer. This is a device with ultraviolet radiation, which allows the buyer to verify that they really protect against rays of all spectrums. Such testers are available in all reputable optical stores - honest sellers have nothing to hide.
6. Don’t forget that sunglasses purchased at an optical store come with a warranty card. Check to see if the store offers after-sales service for the product. Not all glasses breakdowns are due to a manufacturing defect, so it is important to know whether the salon will be able to provide replacement components in other cases.
Eternal twilight
Another important parameter for choosing glasses is the darkening level. There are three main levels: 25, 50, and 75%. Remember: the level of darkness has no effect and is not related to the level of UV protection. Even almost clear lenses can provide 100% protection.
Shading levels of 57 to 82% are suitable for European lighting conditions. For holidays in the tropics, on the coast, filters with a level of 82–92% are intended. Well, the darkest ones (level - 92–97%) are necessary for recreation in the highlands, where the lighting is too bright.
For everyday wear in our area, lenses with a darkening of 50% are sufficient. When walking around the city, you don’t need to choose very dark glasses, this is harmful. There is evidence that without visible sunlight entering the eyes (not to be confused with ultraviolet radiation!), people develop depression.
Colored painted
You should not buy glasses with colored lenses. It may look nice from the outside, but it’s very bad for the eyes: red lenses block green, and green lenses block red, so both are not suitable for drivers. Yellow and orange lenses excite the nervous system, while blue and cyan lenses tire the eyes. For daily use, lenses in brown, gray and gray-green colors are best. They do not distort colors, but only mute them.
In addition to color, the material from which the lenses are made is also important. There is still a misconception that plastic lenses are worse than glass ones - they say they are easily scratched. The best choice is lenses made of polymer materials, which are impact-resistant (and therefore safe). And the problem with scratch resistance has been eliminated by special modern coatings.
Note to motorists
Lens coatings have generally reached the forefront of eyeglass evolution today: for example, anti-reflective and polarizing coatings have replaced traditional photochromic lenses (“chameleons”) for motorists.
The anti-reflective coating (essentially anti-reflective) prevents reflections on the surface of the lens itself and the image becomes cleaner.
Polarizing filters remove the glare of reflected light (such as “bunnies” from the surface of the water), making driving on wet roads and being at sea more comfortable. Interesting fact: if you look at water with glasses with a polarizing effect, it becomes more transparent and is visible to a greater depth.
By the way, recently another generation of special lenses was developed for motorists, called Drivewear (these are lenses, not coating). They are able to provide a stable “image” in different lighting conditions. Thanks to special filters, the lenses react not only to ultraviolet light, but also to visible light, quickly adapt to sudden changes in lighting and, depending on the brightness of the light, change color from green-yellow (in normal lighting conditions) to dark brown.
I look good
As for people who do not have 100% vision and suffer from myopia or farsightedness, the modern optical industry has finally begun to offer a fairly wide range of sunglasses with diopters. Previously, this was a problem: glasses with diopters are slightly thicker than ordinary ones (the more diopters, the thicker the lenses) and it was difficult to insert them into sunglasses frames not intended for such purposes. The mass buyer either resigned himself to the fate of purchasing “chameleons”, or wore contact lenses under ordinary sunglasses.
Today, brand manufacturers of all levels offer quite a lot of frame models suitable for installing sun lenses with diopters. These lenses also have all the coatings that are used on regular sunglasses. Their cost is from 1500–2000 rubles. Sunglasses with prescriptions from fashion brands will cost at least 5,000–8,000 rubles.

As I have written more than once, the most counterfeited glasses were and still are Ray Ban glasses.
And as the most counterfeited brand - the manufacturer Ray Ban has formed a number of items, by which you can determine whether the glasses in front of you are real or not.
But the trouble is that only Reiben has more or less clear rules (similar to the rules for identifying a counterfeit banknote). And fans of other brands have to buy at random...

No, of course, when buying branded glasses people try to use both logic and intuition in an attempt to determine whether they are fake or not. But this doesn’t always help. And sellers are often better prepared than buyers, so suspicions are dashed by pre-prepared formulations.

I'm talking now about those cases when fake is presented as original. AND sold at original price minus super discount. And in the end it turns out very tempting!

So, How can you determine whether what you have in front of you is an original or a fake?

First, you need to roughly understand what types of fakes there are?
First type - these are rough copies when the fact that it is a fake is not hidden. Costs about 5-10 euros. But this is not our case, we skip it.
Second type - these are so-called replicas, when the model is reproduced absolutely accurately, but using cheaper materials. In this case, special attention is paid to accessories - napkin, case, etc. This is the very option that they will try to sell you as the original.

What are we looking at?

Numbering- this question is more difficult to find out, but in most cases this is the most reliable way. At least on all the replicas I've seen, the model number was different from the manufacturer's number. Those. Not just by one number, but in general the numbering principle did not coincide.
For example, Daniel Swarowski glasses:

And here is a replica of the same model, but with the number 51855, and without any indication of color. To be fair, it is worth saying that this site honestly writes that it sells replicas. But unfortunately, in the Russian expanses, not everyone is as honest. I saw this exact model in one of the Moscow optical salons, they sold it for 10 thousand rubles (with a super discount, of course, on average this kind in salons costs from 18-20 thousand rubles and more). They passed it off as an undoubted original.
The best way is to look at the manufacturer's website. Another option is to ask the manufacturer’s catalog directly in the salon and look there. Unfortunately, both options can be ruined by the laziness of the manufacturer himself, who will post not all the glasses on the website, but a couple of photos, and release the catalog once every five years.

Equipment- there must be at least a branded case. Exactly with the brand logo. Even better is a napkin; in general, it’s great if it’s all in a branded box and with a branded certificate.

Logo writing- sometimes the logo is slightly modified. For example, this is what they do when they counterfeit Silhouette glasses - they put a dot over the letter h. It seems like no one will notice. This is very reminiscent of the early 90s, with their Adibas and Pawasonics. Well, plus the Chinese often simply make mistakes in spelling.

Availability of certificates- the evidence is of course weak, but still a plus to other arguments.

Clarity of execution. Look everyone! All the inscriptions, all the solder spots, where things are screwed, etc. For example, a clicking sound when opening the arms does not always indicate that it is a fake. It could just be a marriage. But one way or another, a careful inspection will not be superfluous

And the most important thing is to look at it all as a whole!

What are we NOT looking at?

Made in Italy sign and the like... As my experience shows, you can only trust the inscription made in China. And the inscription about what was made in Italy, on the contrary, should alert you. Nowadays, few people make glasses entirely in Italy. They are either assembled from parts made in China, or even made and assembled in China. And in both cases they put the CE mark.

To the salon level. To my greatest regret, I know of cases when well-known online opticians diluted their assortment with replicas. I also know the owners of small salons who, from the moment they opened, vowed to sell only originals.

For external defects- I repeat once again - the original glasses may also have a defect. This is not an indicator of counterfeit. Look carefully, especially the lenses.

If you have any suspicions of a fake, I beg you, do not attack the sellers and blame them for all sins. Just don't buy there and that's it. After all, perhaps you yourself could not figure something out.

For example, we had a case when we delivered Rodenstock glasses to a client, but he refused, citing the fact that there was no company certificate, and the glasses were only in a case, and there was no branded cardboard box. Why did he decide that it should be? Yes, because a week earlier I bought Porsche Design glasses, which are produced at the Rodenstock plant. And since Porsche glasses have both a box and a certificate, I decided that the Rodenstock glasses themselves should have them. But the buyer did not think about the fact that the price of Rodenstock glasses is much lower, and the manufacturer simply reduced its costs through accessories, so as not to reduce the quality of the glasses.
As a result, the client accused us of selling counterfeits! We contacted the Rodenstock distributor, maybe there is some official clarification on this matter? Yes, of course there are no explanations...

Or another bright men's brand -

Chanel is a cult brand among fashionistas all over the world. That is why it is so readily counterfeited. Today we will tell you how to distinguish fake Chanel glasses from the original.

How to determine the authenticity of glasses when shopping online

Finding original Chanel glasses among a sea of fakes is not an easy task. We'll tell you what you need to pay attention to in order to choose an original item. The safest way to buy a fashion accessory is in a company store, but prices on the Internet are much more attractive.

First things first, read the seller's reviews. On large platforms like Amazon or eBay, you can evaluate the work of an online store. Pay attention to the problems: they send the wrong product, delay delivery, refuse to refund money. How are conflicts resolved - does the seller ignore complaints or try to resolve them? Look also at the positive feedback. Don't they look like custom ones?

If the reviews do not raise suspicions and you decide to purchase online, then ask the seller for photographs:

the inside of the right and left arms;
a lock holding the frame and temple together;
the Chanel logo on each lens (there was no such inscription on older models);
logo on the outside of the temples;
serial number on the right lens, which is applied using laser engraving. Previously, markings were made on one of the temples. Therefore, do not be surprised if you find it on rare models.

Of course, all images must be of good quality. Blurry photos taken from afar make you wonder about the integrity of the seller. Of course, even from good photos it will not be possible to identify 100% fake Chanel glasses. However, such prudence will protect you from buying a crude fake.

Let's say the seller sent clear, close-up photos. Let's start identifying fake Chanel.

Chanel glasses - how to spot a fake from a photo

Be attentive to details: a good visual memory will help in identifying counterfeit glasses. We, in turn, will tell you how to check the originality of Chanel glasses in order to eliminate the possibility of buying a crude fake.

Country of origin

The manufacturer of Chanel glasses is the Italian company Luxottica Group, as indicated by the inscription MADE IN ITALY on the inside of the right temple. After the inscription are the letters “CE”, which stand for “Conformite Europeenne” (“Conforms to European standards”). That is, the product is manufactured in accordance with the legislative standards of the European Union. Before the inscription MADE IN ITALY is the brand name. The copyright symbol “©” must appear before the word CHANEL and the trademark “™” after it.

Checking fonts is the surest way to spot a fake. All letters must be capitalized. But the inscriptions CHANEL and MADE IN ITALY must be written in different fonts.

Authentic Chanel glasses have only one hinge. However, manufacturers of counterfeits persistently produce models with two-hinged locks.

Model code

For real Chanel glasses, the model number is located on the back of the left temple. It includes two components: the glasses model code and the color code. For example, for the popular Mother of Pearl, the model codes will look like this:

5076-H 502/73 – tortoiseshell frames/brown lenses;
5076-H 501/87 – black frame/black gradient lenses.

The absence of a code is a 100% sign of falsification. Check whether the code really corresponds to the glasses model, for which use the official Chanel website.

Manufacturers of fakes are not so stupid: they even write the correct model code. However, there are obvious problems with the choice of font. Also remember that the letter “c” before the model code is always lowercase. Counterfeit manufacturers often neglect this detail and print a capital “C”.

Serial number

Applied with a laser on the right lens. Manufacturers of counterfeits have also learned not to forget about this number, but they often make mistakes in the fonts. Also remember that there should not be a space between the letters and numbers of the serial number.

If you buy second-hand or in a store, remember one simple way to distinguish counterfeit Chanel anti-glare glasses.

Take the glasses and bring them almost close to the computer monitor.
Slowly turn the monitor to the right, while looking at it through the glass.
Having reached a certain angle relative to the glasses, the monitor light dims. This is called the anti-glare effect.

If no change in brightness is noticed, then you have either a fake or glasses with defective lenses.

Now you know how to check the originality of Chanel glasses and can practice this skill. Take glasses that are authentic and go shopping with them. Having consolidated your knowledge in practice, proceed to choosing the appropriate model.