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How to Spot Fake CDG Play: The 6-Check Method

The fastest way to spot a fake CDG Play piece is to read the heart logo first: on a real one the two eyes sit high and even inside the heart, the embroidery is dense and slightly raised, and the neck label reads PLAY COMME des GARCONS with clean spacing. Most fakes miss on one of those three before you get anywhere near the fabric. Here are the six checks I run, in order, on any Play tee, hoodie, cardigan, or Converse collab, and where they usually fall apart.

How to Spot a Fake Dsquared2: 6 Checks That Work

The fastest way to spot a fake Dsquared2 is to read three things: the squared logo, the woven neck label, and the engraved hardware on the denim. I have checked thousands of resale listings, and Dsquared2 fakes almost always slip on at least one of these. Here is the order I look at them, from the quickest tell to the one that catches the good replicas.

How to Spot a Fake Human Made Tee: 6 Ways to Tell

The fastest way to spot a fake Human Made tee is to check three things: the heart logo embroidery, the woven neck tag, and where the shirt came from. Real Human Made pieces use dense, clean satin-stitch embroidery on heavyweight cotton, and they almost never turn up cheap. In my years checking listings, the counterfeits give themselves away at the logo before I even reach for the tags.

How to Spot a Fake Soccer Jersey: The 7-Check Method

The fastest way to spot a fake soccer jersey is to look at the crest, the jock tag, and the heat-applied badges. Fakes fail at least one of those three within a minute of handling. I checked thousands of jerseys during my years reviewing marketplace listings, and this guide walks through the seven checks I still run on every Mexico, club, and national team kit.