#onlyauthentic is the hashtag we always use. We don't just use it for fun. We strongly believe in what we write! This post will help out reading and understanding some of BOTTEGA VENETA internal tags.
The above is the internal label of a beautiful "intrecciato" brown leather clutch / portfolio bag. Notice how the edges are ravelled. Picture and design is clear and perfect. You may also "feel" the quality of the material, which in this case has irregular texture "waves". Bottega Veneta is extremely focused on quality, more than many other top designer brands.
Let's read together what is indicated on the reverse of the "CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY" internal tag, normally placed in one of the inside corners of an internal pocket or compartment (very, very uncomfortable to take pictures!). This label comes from the inside of this splendid black leather DUETTE bag.
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:
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