1 Packaging

A retail box is a sure giveaway to understand the authenticity of sunglasses. They carry the company’s logo and/or brand name and also have the manufacturer’s information and a barcode. This information can be easily double-checked in the brochure that accompanies the sunglasses.

You’ll get a good idea of the case your sunglasses should arrive in beforehand once you check the manufacturer’s website. Genuine or original as described, Ray-Ban sunglasses come in a black or brown faux leather case while Oakley sunnies and Vogue sunglasses come in a premium hard or soft pouch with the logo on it. And did you know, authentic Prada sunglasses are sold with a black microfiber cloth? Well, now you do!

2 Lenses

The Types of Sunglass Lenses on designer sunglasses should be of superior quality. Most brands these days use tinted fiber for their lenses. If you’ve already purchased sunnies from a particular brand, you should know what to look for. Many brands also have their logo on the edge of the lenses. So make sure to recheck the logo before buying your designer pair of sunglasses. Try scratching these off with your fingernails gently. If it easily comes off, it’s fake.

3 Frames

Another way of finding genuine sunglasses is by examining the frames and their weight. Fake sunglasses will comparatively feel lighter than the original ones. Unless it is specifically marketed as lightweight like the ThinOptics Golden Full Rim Round Sunglasses and Thin Optics Golden Full Rim Aviator Sunglasses from Lenskart.

Authentic frames when worn will always offer a balanced and comfortable experience. They should be devoid of any scratches or imperfections on the glass. Also, the original branded sunglasses will have symmetrical frames.

4 Hinges

If you have a pair of genuine designer sunnies, they should open and close effortlessly. If the hinges are stiff and the screws loose, most probably you’ve got a fake in your hands. The hinges should be solid and have premium molding for a comfortable experience. To bring home the point, fake Louis Vuitton sunnies are produced with single attachment screws. Due to the poor quality, the hinges don’t feel right when you open or close them.

5 Price

Earlier the price of a product used to be an effective measure of finding out the difference between real and counterfeit sunglasses. But nowadays imitations look quite authentic that they can fetch a fairly good price. So basing our judgment on price alone to decide if it is original or fake is not prudent.

The aforementioned pointers are a general guide to help you differentiate real sunglasses from the fakes. But when in doubt only buy from legitimate and reputable dealers, whether from a store or online. Check reviews and ensure that you receive an authentication certificate and warranty.

We suggest paying close attention to detail and the branding especially if you’re buying vintage sunglasses from thrift stores, or e-commerce sites. Make sure to do thorough research before investing in a pair. Double-check these with the details in the accompanying brochure and on the sunglasses frame. Model number, color, lens and frame size measurements, and country of manufacture should all be featured on the sunglasses arms.