- 1). Find a current price list for your Gucci hat style online or call a local retailer. Prices generally run in the hundreds of dollars. It you see an advertised special for a ridiculously low price, you can be almost certain the hat is a fake.
- 2). Look at the workmanship. Check the hat's stitching to see if it is even and has no loose threads. All materials used on the hat should be real and the hatband should be straight. If anything doesn't look right or the hat has a cheap feel to it, it's most likely an imitation.
- 3). Check for misspellings. Peruse all labels carefully. Real Gucci products contain a tag made from the same material as the product. The tag should say "GUCCI" in capital letters on the first line, and "Made in Italy" on the second line. The hat's style number and serial number are printed in clear type on the back of the tag; each hat has its own unique serial number. You can verify serial numbers with a Gucci store.
- 4). Look for the hat's dust bag with a Gucci logo.
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