Detecting a Counterfeit Burberry Coat

Burberry coats offer a chic and luxurious solution to combat the cold, but their price tags can be steep. If you're in search of a bargain, you may come across some fake Burberry coats. Fear not! There are numerous methods to identify a counterfeit before committing to a purchase.

Locate the tag inside the coat. Open the coat and inspect along the neckline—you'll find a rectangular tag stitched inside. At the bottom, two smaller tags are stacked. One indicates the item's origin, while the other denotes its size.

• The top tag specifies the country of origin, while the size tag is in centimeters.
• Burberry manufactures its items globally, with production locations spanning Poland, India, Spain, England, China, and more.

Ensure that “Burberry” is prominently displayed on the tag in uppercase letters. All letters should be of equal size and centered on the label. Any irregular stitching or lowercase letters may indicate a counterfeit coat.

• Some coats may feature a logo of a knight on horseback.

Check for a hanging tag attached securely via a durable string. Genuine Burberry coats come with a tag hanging from the garment's side, secured with a sturdy string. Attempting to remove it by tearing will not work; instead, you'll need to cut it with scissors.

• If the tag is flimsy and easily detachable, it's likely a fake coat.

Find a secondary fabric tag containing a unique serial number. Authentic Burberry coats feature a long, rectangular tag sewn inside the garment. Look inside the coat for this tag, which provides fabric composition and care instructions. On the reverse side, you'll find a 13-digit serial number along with their London address.

• Their London address is:
  Horseferry House
  Horseferry Road
  London SW1P 2AW

Inspect each button to ensure the “Burberry” label is present twice. Burberry buttons are intricately designed, with the company name repeated twice in a circular pattern around the button.

• If the buttons lack any branding, the coat is likely a replica.

Examine the coat for the distinctive black-and-red plaid pattern. This iconic pattern features tan, black, gray, and red colors. Look for four thin red lines—two horizontal and two vertical. Additionally, observe three vertical dark lines and three horizontal gray lines. Together, these lines create a plaid pattern against a tan background.

• This recognizable plaid design is commonly found as either the lining or outer pattern on most Burberry coats.

Check if your coat features solid colors. Besides their renowned plaid, authentic Burberry coats stick to classic colors. Burberry Heritage trench coats typically come in tan, gray, black, red, or blue. On the official Burberry website, only black, brown, beige, blue, green, pink, red, yellow, and white are listed as colors for all their coats and jackets.

• For example, a bright orange Burberry coat is likely counterfeit.

Assess the fabric to determine its quality. Burberry coats are known for their premium materials, reflecting their high price. Run your fingers over the fabric—does it feel robust and water-resistant, or thin and fragile? If the fabric feels low-quality, the coat probably isn't authentic.

Inspect the stitching for smoothness. Look for precise, seamless rows of stitching along the coat. Be vigilant for any loose threads, as they are indicative of a counterfeit garment.

• Burberry trench coats typically have 11.5 stitches per inch on the collar and four rows of stitching across the belt.
• Some Burberry coats feature a quilted, diamond-like stitching pattern.

• Burberry coats exude luxury and typically command prices upwards of $1,000. If you come across a coat being sold for a significantly lower price, chances are it's not a genuine Burberry.