I recently purchased a John Galliano era Dior sweater and am having doubts about its authenticity. I am new to collecting vintage fashion pieces and want to make sure my collection is not comprised of any fakes. From what I can tell, the label looks real. What I am worried about is that the label might be attached to a fake sweater. I sincerely hope I am mistaken and that what I have is a true vintage piece, but I would love any advice/opinions on the matter.
The aspects that worry me are:
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http://brazenbabe.tumblr.com/post/181933507120
The aspects that worry me are:
- The diagonal stitching of the label on the backside of the label
- The felt-like fabric on the inside of the sweater between the embroidered letters
Photos:
http://brazenbabe.tumblr.com/post/181933507120