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When you pick up the box does it show the barcode and manufacturer’s details? What about an accompanying brochure: does it have one? If the sunglasses are real and not fake they’ll feature the model number, colour, lens and frame size as well as the manufacturing country on the sunglasses' arms as well as on the box.
Open the box and look at the case. This can be a dead giveaway. Real Oakley sunglasses come in a premium quality hard case or soft pouch, usually with a logo. Genuine Prada sunglasses are sold with a black microfibre cloth and a perfectly centred Prada logo. The lettering is distinct, evenly spaced and straight. Is the case missing or emblazoned with dodgy lettering? That’s one way to know if sunglasses are fake.
Whatever the brand, the lenses on designer shades should be of superior quality. On classic Ray-Bans they’re made from glass. But even if the sunglass lenses are lighter, try them on and look at the sun. You can usually tell by comparing them with a good pair of sunglasses as the lens should soften the light but retain clarity. If the sun feels harsh on your eyes, put them back.
The "Shadow" style of the Celine 41026/S Sunglasses are made with gradient lenses that appear nearly half tinted. However, its impossible to find knockoffs that are made with the half-tint. Most designer inspired makes are produced with lenses that smoothly transition between dark and light tints in the lenses. See the authentic half tint below worn by Christine Centenera.
Look carefully and you'll notice that the front frame on the authentic tilts slightly inward on the downward angle. The replica does not. The front of the frames on the replica are mainly at a 90-degree angle with the temples (arms).
Notice that the bottom of the frames of knockoff Celine Sunglasses are thinner. This is the case with all designer inspired Celine shades. The bottoms of the frames are usually dead giveaways.
Philo’s coveted sunglasses for Céline took a structural hardware element — three nail heads that read as dots — and made it into an instantly recognizable design signature that has inspired other “non-logo logos.” The nail heads are functional. They should go all the way through the heavy acetate the frames are made of. Make sure they are not just decals on the front of the frames.
The metal support should go all the way down into the arm of the sunglasses. “CÉLINE MADE IN ITALY” should be marked on the interior of the right arm, and the style numbers and dimensions should be marked on the interior of the left arm.
