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Nice copy of Armani jeans. How to spot a fake Armani watch

Batch codes Giorgio Armani perfumes are a little tricky to decipher, as "old" Armani perfumes are very rare these days. So, the list cannot be 100% accurate, and mistakes can be made.

In ARMANI perfumes, the batch code consists of numbers and letters. Four or five numbers and letters.

The first ARMANI perfume was released in 1982. The batch code in 1982-1994 consisted of 4 digits, starting from 1995 - five digits.
If there is no barcode, then this means that the release date is before 1995.

There are other clues: if the packaging says: “137 rue FG du Saint Honorè, Paris”, then the production date will be from 1982 to 1991. This is a vintage Giorgio Armani perfume.

In 1992, the address changes to: "129 Rue Du FG Saint Honore, Paris". This means that the production date is from 1992 to 1995.



Since the mid-nineties, the address has changed to: "16, Place Vendome, Paris":


If you find the word "COSMAIR" on the package or bottle, then the production date will be from 1982 to 1999. COSMAIR is the old name for L'Oreal USA.


If the box or bottle says: "Giorgio Armani Parfums Division Luxury Products LLC", then the production date is after 1999.

If the package says:"distributed by Helena Rubinstein" (except COSMAIR), this is an early batch and does not mean that the production date is from 1982 to 1988.

So, in short:
1982 - 1990: address - "Giorgio Armani Parfums, 137 Rue Du FG St. honore»
1990 - 1995: address - "Giorgio Armani Parfums, 129 Rue Du FG St. honore»
Since 1995: address - "16, Place Vendome, Paris"
1982 - 1999: distributed by COSMAIR
Since 1999: distributed by Armani Parfums Luxury LLC

Batch codes

Address: Giorgio Armani Parfums, 137 rue du FG St. Honore"
dist. "by Cosmair" (and/or "by Helena Rubinstein").

UAxx = 1982
UBxx = 1983
UCxx = 1984
UDxx = 1985
UExx = 1986
UFxx = 1987
UGxx = 1988
UHxx = 1989
UJxx = 1990
UKxx = 1991

A barcode appears and the address changes to: "129 Rue Du FG St.Honorè".

The GreenDot logo is applied to the packaging.

UMxxx = 1993
UNxxx = 1994

The address changes to: 16 Place Vendome, Paris».

UPxxx = 1995
UQxxx = 1996
URxxx = 1997
USxxx = 1998
UTxxx = 1999

New inscription: "DIVISION LUXURY PRODUCTS LLC" (distributor).

UVxxx = 2000
UWxxx = 2001
UXxxx = 2002
UYxxx = 2003
UZ = may not have been used
UAxxx = 2004

A "long list" of ingredients is added.

UBxxx = 2005
UCxxx = 2006
UDxxx = 2007
38Exxx = 2008
38Fxxx = 2009
38Gxxx = 2010
38Hxxx = 2011
38Jxxx = 2012
38Kxxx = 2013

Many thanks to Andre Moreau for the work done.

Armani watches have been rightfully considered classics for many decades. Now under this name you can find a lot of products: cosmetics, clothing and much more. But a special place here is occupied by wristwatches. This exquisite accessory can completely transform any image of both women and men.

Giorgio himself created the first Armani wristwatches. The style of this watch fits perfectly with the concept of the Armani fashion house. This watch is designed for people who are well versed in fashion and expensive classic suits, but their favorite clothes are jeans and a T-shirt. So said Giorgio Armani himself and it's true.

The first watch collection was called Giorgio Armani Watches. And to our time, all watches of this brand are divided into three divisions:

  1. Classics (classic discreet models for business people).
  2. Sports (watch for everyday life and sports).
  3. Lady (female models, there are simple modest ones, as well as with elements of precious stones and gold).

In the Armani lineup, there are both simple and discreet models, as well as chic watches with precious stones and gold elements. These watches are versatile - they can be combined with both suits and sportswear. This is an indispensable accessory in a stylish image of a successful person. Armani chronometers are a constant style, minimalism and restraint.

Since this is a very expensive and popular brand, it is not uncommon to find fake watches. It is quite easy to distinguish them from the original if you know some subtleties that allow you to identify a base fake.

Package

The set of original branded watches includes:

  • branded box with Armani logo;
  • watch case;
  • instructions in several languages;
  • in models manufactured before 2012, a yellow quality certificate is also included;
  • the official seller must also provide you with a completed warranty card.

The packaging must have a barcode, as well as the country of origin. Armani watches are produced mainly in China, there are also small productions in the USA and Germany. Fakes are also made in China, but in artisanal conditions, without product quality control, using low-quality materials.

Watch quality

The watch itself must look perfect. All lines are smooth, clear without scuffs. On the dial in all models, there is always a corporate embossed logo in the form of an eagle.

The back of the watch must be marked with a unique serial number and the Armani logo engraved in the center.

If the watch has additional small dials and windows, then they must be functional, and in no case painted. The same goes for buttons.

The original Emporio Armani watches use high-quality Japanese movements. It is thanks to this that the surprisingly smooth running of the hands and the silent operation of the watch are ensured. Replicas use lower quality mechanisms, they are not as durable and move the clock hands in jerks.

Look at the crown of the watch - in the original it is always engraved in the form of an eagle.

Check the strap, it should be of high quality, without any scratches, scuffs or other defects. If the strap is leather, then it should be only genuine leather. The clasp in this watch does not jam, but works great.

If the watch is with elements of gold, then a sample must be stamped on them.

And most importantly - if you want to become the owner of such a stylish accessory as an Emporio Armani watch, then it is better to make a purchase only from official certified sellers. Only in this way you will have a 100% guarantee of watch quality and will be able to fully appreciate all the advantages of such watches.

The information was provided by Emporio Armani Neva Time, a branded store selling watches, where you can buy original Emporio Armani watches at the best price.

Today, the Russian market of textile products is full of counterfeit goods. According to statistics, about 80 percent of all Russian online stores sell fake branded items.

Counterfeit products are produced not only in China, but also in European countries. The quality of fakes is sometimes so high that it is almost impossible to distinguish a copy from the original.

Illegally imported textiles harm the country's economy and can be harmful to health, as they can be made from fabrics prohibited by technical regulations, which can cause allergies and serious respiratory diseases.

As a branded clothing store, we consider it our duty to inform the Russian consumer about how to distinguish branded clothing from a fake. To do this, we have created a list of things that will help you recognize genuine clothes.

So, you came to the store and want to choose a polo shirt. How to understand that this is the original?

Pay attention to the buttons

Most often, on the original polo shirts from the latest EA7 collections, the buttons are thin, metal. Plastic buttons are also sometimes found, but mostly on polo from the tennis collection. Also, it is worth remembering that on the original polos of a more classic style there will always be three buttons, on a tennis polo there may be one, but not two. Two buttons means that you have a non-original product in your hands.

Check the logo print quality

Many people think that it is impossible to distinguish genuine products from low-quality products. However, if you carefully consider the details, then the answer is obvious. Carefully examine each letter in the printed EA7 logo. On genuine clothes, each letter is visible very clearly, a high-quality even stamp is visible without scuffs and blurs. When the paint goes beyond the edges of the letters, it blurs, and not all letters are clearly visible - you are dealing with a copy.

Check if there is a certificate of authenticity on the product

Authentic EA7 labels always carry a Certificate of Authenticity. It bears the brand name Giorgio Armani, a unique certification number and country of origin. On EA7 polo shirts and trousers, the certificate is usually packaged in a plastic case with the brand's logo. However, on other models and in other collections, for example, on Armani Jeans jeans, the certificate of authenticity may hang not in plastic, but in fabric packaging.

Ask for a Certificate of Authenticity at the store

EA7 branded clothing stores must have a certificate confirming the authenticity of the products of the Giorgio Armani fashion house. It shows the name and address of the store in English and says that the certificate guarantees the quality of Armani products. If you have doubts about the quality of the goods in the store where you are, as a buyer, you have the right to ask the seller to present a certificate of authenticity before buying.

A large double label is always sewn inside a genuine product with information about the composition, washing recommendation, product code and information in different languages. The sign of product circulation on the market of the EAC Customs Union will be required. EAC means that the product has been issued a certificate or a declaration of the Customs Union, and this in turn guarantees that the product is made from safe material that does not harm human health.

First of all, get familiar with the theory. Armani always has several parallel clothing lines, which are also labeled in different ways. Giorgio Armani Black Label is considered the most expensive clothing line of this brand, which is sold only in the original Armani boutiques. Giorgio Armani Classico is also an expensive line that is no longer in production. Giorgio Armani Collezioni, still popular under the name Armani white label, is sold in premium shopping centers and exclusive boutiques. Clothing brand Emporio Armani, as a rule, is sold in stores with the same name. Denim clothing is produced under the Armani Jeans brand, and the Armani Exchange clothing line is considered the most inexpensive.

Then read the label carefully. Labels Giorgio Armani Black Label are full of the name in white letters on a completely black background. Whereas Giorgio Armani Classico is marked by a label with large silver letters on a blue background. The label of the Giorgio Armani Collezioni line is white with large black letters. On all these labels you can find the name of the line, written in capital letters. Most of them still have the signature "made in Italy". In turn, the labels of the Emporio Armani line are most often marked with the letters EA or GA, they are beige with black letters or black with a light inscription. The navy blue Armani Jeans tags bear the name of a separate line on one side, and white large letters AJ on the other. In addition, only the last two lines, Emporio Armani and Armani Jeans, draw on the labels the emblem of the brand - a winged bird. After all, on the labels of the Armani Exchange line, most often they simply write the name of the line, or A / X for short.

In addition, look at the quality of the fabric and tailoring. Giorgio Armani products are made with great care and only from the best materials available today. If you are faced with inexpensive material, this is definitely a fake. When the seam is not very even, sloppy, if some threads stick out, defects near the seam on the fabric made themselves felt - this is definitely a fake.

Take a look at the design. Mostly Giorgio Armani's clothes are made in a traditionally classic style, but when you see very extravagant, non-standard clothes, it's probably not Armani at all. Moreover, on genuine goods you will never notice a huge label and a GA badge in a conspicuous place - such things, as they should be, are strictly on the wrong side.

Originals and fakes

The great Coco Chanel once said: "Fakes are the highest degree of admiration and recognition." However, today not a single designer agrees with her, because the latest statistics are frightening: more than 90% of luxury clothes sold in the world are fakes.

Who buys fakes?

According to sociological research, people who buy a fake are divided into two types:

  • those who, when buying a fake thing, know about it;
  • those who are not aware of the fake.

The former motivate their purchase with the hope that an inexpensive purchase is so similar to the original that no one will know anything. And the fact that the bag they buy is actually a copy of some other bag designed by a world-famous designer does not even occur to the second one, and costs a fortune.

About Giorgio Armani

The Armani brand is now a true example of elegant classics. This brand is one of the most famous in the world of modern fashion. Bold and classic at the same time, this label has long gained immense popularity not only among the brilliant Hollywood stars, but also among ordinary women. The Armani design house not only captures all the latest fashion trends that must always be taken into account when producing a clothing line, moreover, it creates this very fashion. Clothing and shoes of this brand is an example of a skillful combination of rebellious character and extravagance. And high quality can be seen in everything: even seams, reverent attitude to small details, exquisite, interesting cut.

Every designer lover should have at least one item from this great brand in their wardrobe. However, the price of his products is extremely high, which is the reason for the presence of a large number of fakes in stores. Moreover, the average person is much more likely to come across a fake than a real product. Below you will find the basic tricks on how to distinguish Armani from a fake.

  • Before going to the store, read the theory. Armani owns several clothing lines that are labeled differently.
  • The most expensive line is Giorgio Armani Black Label, which can only be found in exclusive boutiques.
  • Giorgio Armani Classico is also a fairly expensive line, but it is no longer produced at the present time.
  • Giorgio Armani Collezioni or Armani white label is sold only in premium boutiques.
  • Under the Armani Jeans brand, denim clothing is produced.
  • Armani Exchange is the cheapest clothing line.
  • Study the label very carefully. Giorgio Armani Black Label must be written on a black background in white letters. Giorgio Armani Classico - on a dark blue background in silver letters. Giorgio Armani Collezioni has a white label with black lettering.
  • To distinguish Armani from a fake, pay close attention to the quality of tailoring and fabric. Armani items are created with great care and attention, only the best materials are involved in the production. If you come across a product made of inexpensive material, then do not even hesitate - this is a fake. If the seam is ugly, uneven, threads stick out of it or other effects are present, then this also signals a fake.
  • To distinguish Armani from a fake, evaluate the design of a branded item. Most Armani products are created only in a strict, classic style, so if you saw unusual, too original clothes, then most likely, this is not Armani at all. In addition, on real things, the label is never attached in a conspicuous place, it should be hidden on the wrong side of the product.

Using our tips, you will know how to distinguish Armani from a fake.