In this post we want to give you some feedback with regards to Authenticating Bottega Veneta bags.
In other words, what to look for when it comes to choosing a Bottega Veneta vintage bag and how to read internal labels, product codes and serials.
Bottega Veneta:
“Certificato di originalità”
To start, let’s take a look at the reverse of the “CERTIFICATO DI ORIGINALITA” internal tag. In english this means “CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY”.
Moreover, this tag is normally can be seen in one of the inside corners of an internal pocket or compartment.
This label comes from the inside of this splendid black leather “duette” bag:
It shows:
192931 – Model of the bag
VFFA1 – Leather Code
1000 – Color Code
2007 – Release Year
Here is an example of an older model. A beautiful green intrecciato shoulder bag, which only shows the last serial number:
You may want to check out our selection of Bottega Veneta pre-loved items available on our online store. Feel free to ask any questions or doubts, by sending us an email or from our live chat.
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43 Responses
Jacqueline Fischer
24 . 11 . 2019I have what I believe to be an authentic vtg. Botegga Venata clutch. However, I can find no tag or serial numbers. Help??!!??
Tyvm, Jackie
Marco Operti
24 . 11 . 2019Send us some pictures via email or WhatsApp (find us on OPHERTYCIOCCI).
chadakan
19 . 01 . 2020I have Bottega Veneta messenger bag . but I can’t find for serial number ,, please help me.
Marco Operti
19 . 01 . 2020Sure, send us some pictures via chat or email, you can get our contact from our homepage: OPHERTYCIOCCI.COM.
Arianah
09 . 02 . 2020Hi i hv BV wallet can i send it for cleaning n any fees?
Marco Operti
09 . 02 . 2020Hi! We do offer a SPA + authentication services for luxury bags. Send us some pictures and that I can quote price for your wallet. You can send them through WhatsApp or email from our homepage boutique: http://www.ophertyciocci.com.
Julie
13 . 02 . 2020I have Bottega veneta bag,but can’t find any serial number inside. Help? Thanks
Marco Operti
13 . 02 . 2020Hi Julie! Sure, let me see if we can help – contact us via whatsapp or email, from our boutique homepage (www.ophertyciocci.com) and send us some pictures. We’ll be happy to give you our opinion if it is possible, but we cannot authenticate a bag which we don’t have here with us.
Regards
Marco
Amy DeSalvo
09 . 03 . 2020Hello, I have what I believe to be an authentic Bottega Veneta bag, it has everything but the serial number tag. How else can I tell?
Marco Operti
09 . 03 . 2020I Amy, please share some images, so I can give you an opinion based on what I see. Send them via whatsapp or email (you can find contacts from our homepage – ophertyciocci.com).
Sue
08 . 06 . 2020Hello, I have a Bottega Venetta men wallet but I cant find the serial number inside. Can you help?
Marco Operti
08 . 06 . 2020Hi Sue. Is there a printed logo? Do send me some pictures via email so I can see if I can help out. You can reach us through our boutique homepage (www.ophertyciocci.com).
Regards,
Marco
Lorna Armiger
12 . 10 . 2020Hello, I have two Bottega Veneta bags i got it on 1999 from my boss who went to Italy for her boutique store. I can’t find the serial number, I have one tote bag and one leather pillow crossbody shoulder bag, both are black and woven. Can you please help me?
Marco Operti
12 . 10 . 2020I can suggest one of the authentication services we work with. Send me an email and I will be happy to send you a discount coupon for one of their services.
Ana
15 . 10 . 2020Hi is this Authentic
Amber Simec
27 . 12 . 2020Hello I have a bv suede jacket still has tags on it, how can I authenticate this? I bought second hand and the tags on the inside of the coat were cut out which kind of is sketchy so I wanted to see if it’s real or not… I’ll send pics if anyone responds
Marco Operti
28 . 12 . 2020Amber, I am our posts are only for accessories, not for clothing. Sorry.
Myagmar
19 . 03 . 2021U have beautiful BV bag, I need help with authentication. Pls help. Zipper say Lampo, has serial number
Marco Operti
19 . 03 . 2021I juse sent you an email with some suggestions on how to have it authenticated.
Denise Rector
22 . 03 . 2021I have what I believe to be an authentic BV bag. It has serial # and suede lining, with the leather stamp inside. I’m curious how to find out if it’s vintage? I’m kind of assuming it is since it doesn’t have a year on the tag. Can you help!
Marco Operti
23 . 03 . 2021Send me some pictures via email, you can find our contacts through our online boutique: ophertyciocci.com
Jean
29 . 03 . 2021Hi.. anyone can help me to authenticate my purse which is VB?! This have codes.
Marco Operti
29 . 03 . 2021You need to go through an authentication service to start with. I will be happy to suggest, you can contact us through our main online boutique: ophertyciocci.com.
JoAnna Schwartz
12 . 04 . 2021Hello! I have a bag that I need help authenticating. Can you please help. It is a brown suede bag with the logo embroidered on the front and I can’t seem to find anything similar. Thank you!!
Marco Operti
12 . 04 . 2021Hi JoAnna, thought about going through an authentication process? Send me an email so I can suggest some good solutions. You may contact us through our online boutique homepage (OPHERTYCIOCCI).
catherine
24 . 04 . 2021good morning!
i have hir a bottega veneta 2 way bag i boought it from ukay ukay, i cnt see any tag nor serial number. can can i know if my bag is legit coz i want to sell it. thank u
Marco Operti
24 . 04 . 2021Good day. My suggestion is to authenticate this bag from third party authenticators before even thinking of selling it. Purchasing a bag at “ukay ukay” with hardly no experience and then selling it online is not a winning bet.
Marjorie Chan
10 . 05 . 2021Hello. I believe I have an authentic Bottwga bag but I cant seem to find the serial number tag. Can you help?
Lera may Valdez
19 . 05 . 2021Hi i have crossbody bag bottega veneta but there is no serial number,can you help me please and thank you.
Marco Operti
19 . 05 . 2021Unfortunately we don’t provide authentications, but only some useful information with the help of images and personal knowledge. We can suggest to request a certification from international authentication services – I can suggest a few, send us an email from our online boutique contacts (OPHERTYCIOCCI.COM).
Joy
14 . 06 . 2021Is it normal for a vintge bottega veneta not to have a serial number behind the tag?
Marco Operti
14 . 06 . 2021It would well be normal.
Ivy
17 . 06 . 2021Hi i have a bottega veneta nodini but there is no code. Does it mean its fake?
Marco Operti
17 . 06 . 2021Not necessarily. I would verify it asking professional authentication services.
Lisa
21 . 06 . 2021I have bottega marie.. got cop B beside zipper.. authentication label.. but dont know of its authentic
Eric Christopher Foo
03 . 08 . 2021Hello, does this serial number B00057302H on the older model sound legit? Thank you
Marco Operti
27 . 11 . 2021Unfortunately we don’t “check” or “authenticate” bags, there are professional services which provide this. We only share our knowledge free of charge to help friends and customers.
Arabella Searle
21 . 08 . 2021Hi I have what I believe to be an authentic BV clutch but can’t see authenticity tag. Could you please help?
Marco Operti
04 . 10 . 2021Arabella, I ask advise to a trusted authentication service. Bottega bags, as well as many other luxury brands, are very difficult to check if you are not an expert.
Heide Sd
04 . 10 . 2021I have a bottega laptop bag when i search the code in internet the photo shows duffle bag. The zipper was riri.
Marco Operti
04 . 10 . 2021Hi, Heide. Unfortunately the zipper is not enouegh to determine authentication. I would strongly suggest to rely on a trusted third party authenticator, for a certificate of authenticity. This will lead you to the right direction.
Ynah Uyami
12 . 01 . 2022Hi, i have a botteha veneta backpack but I cannot find a serial number.
Marco Operti
15 . 03 . 2022Hi, it could be vintage – not all Bottega vintage bags have serial numbers…