In our latest game “Real or Fake bag?”, we showed you two Gucci designer bags. At first glance, both looked completely authentic. Could you tell which one was real and which one was fake?

Turns out - it's not so easy. And that’s exactly the problem.

Why does the original matter?

When you invest in a designer bag, you're not just buying an accessory. You're buying history, craftsmanship, a promise of longevity, lasting value — and even the potential for resale or passing it down as part of your personal style.

But when you unknowingly end up with a counterfeit, you lose all of that. Not just the financial worth, but the emotional confidence of carrying something truly authentic.
At ReLuxe Room, we believe luxury should be honest.

The real mystery: Gucci Boat vs. Gucci Ophidia

In the game, we presented two models - Gucci Boat and Gucci Ophidia.

Most of you guessed that the Boat was the fake. But in fact… the Ophidia was the counterfeit.

Here’s how we knew and how you can learn to spot it with just a photo:

How we spotted the fake (based on photos only)

1. Monogram canvas quality – The canvas on the fake Ophidia looked slightly faded, with stretched-out GG lettering and odd spacing — nothing like the crisp layout of the original.

2. GG hardware – The gold logo was overly shiny, with a yellow tint and lacked Gucci’s signature fine engraving. Real Gucci hardware never compromises on detail.

3. Red and green web stripe – The colors appeared washed out, the fabric was coarser, and the stitching uneven — something you would never see on a true Ophidia piece.

4. Stitching and edges – The edges were cut unevenly, the stitching wasn’t aligned, and the leather felt cheap and flimsy — all clear signs of poor craftsmanship.

Why this matters to you?

• Fake bags aren't a great deal — they're a loss. Of money, of style, of ethics.
• Authentic bags are investments. Bought today, valuable tomorrow.
• A real designer bag is never just a bag. It’s a story, a signature, a personal statement.

What did we learn?

At ReLuxeRoom.com, every item is manually verified and authenticated by our team and trusted partners.

Our Real or Fake game isn’t just for fun, it’s part of our mission to raise awareness around fashion literacy and support sustainable, informed shopping.

Authenticity is power.
And you deserve nothing less.