How to know if your Off-White glasses are original: a guide by Bassol Optics

Checking that your Off-White glasses are the real thing is very important to avoid wasting money, because copies are bad and do not protect your eyes at all. Here at Optica Bassol we teach you how to tell the difference quickly, so you won't be fooled with ugly materials that break right away and you'll be sure you're buying quality.

Why does it matter so much that your Off-White are authentic?

There are a lot of Off-White glasses imitations everywhere, people want to sell you anything, taking advantage of the fact that the brand is famous and has designs that are very popular. Check that they are original helps you to take care of your money, luxury glasses cost a lot and you don't want something that will break a week later. The worst thing is that the fake ones use bad plastics, they don't have good filters for the sun and that ends up hurting your eyesight without you realizing it. In Optica Bassol we know that the original lasts much longer and looks better, so it's better to play it safe to take care of your eyes and show off the style you are looking for.

What to look for to recognize authentic Off-White glasses

Checking these glasses takes time, you have to look at a lot of little things because a single detail doesn't tell you the whole story. You have to touch the case, look at the lenses closely and even move the hinges to see if they feel tight and secure. Everything on a Off-White originalsunglasses looks well finished, no weird flaws or plastic burrs anywhere. Here we are going to take you step by step through what we looked at, so you learn to separate what is good from what is just a cheap copy.

The box, the case and the internal accessories

As soon as you grab the box you can already tell if they are expensive, the cardboard has to be hard and the "OFF-WHITE" lettering has to look perfect, no smudges or ugly colors. If you see that the arrows of the logo are half crooked or the color is not convincing, be suspicious at once because the brand takes great care of that. The case should feel smooth to the touch, with no threads hanging around and no seams that look loose or poorly made. Also check the wipe to clean the lenses, the logo is usually well printed and the papers inside should have no spelling mistakes; if everything looks top quality, you're on the right track.

How the frame feels: materials and weight

Authentic Off-White glasses use materials that feel expensive as soon as you touch them, the acetate is thick, feels smooth and shines quite a bit without those ugly marks left by plastic molds. When you hold them, they have to weigh a bit and feel firm, because the fake ones are very light and look like toys. If they have metal parts, they use steel that shines perfectly and will not get ugly or rust over time. The whole frame has to be even, without scratching edges or poorly finished parts, because they take great care that everything looks the same on all sides.

Logos and branding: pay close attention to the lettering.

The logos are the key to avoid being fooled, the Off-White have the name of the designer or the arrows engraved very clearly. The letters cannot be crowded or blurred, everything has to be straight and with the same space between each letter. Check the legs of the glasses inside and out, sometimes even the lens has a small mark that you can hardly see. Those who make copies sometimes paste the logo on top or use letters that are not, so it is always better to look at the original glasses to see the differences.

Lenses: sharpness and laser engraving

The lenses in a real Off-White are made so that you don't tire your eyes, you have to see everything clear without things deforming or changing color. UV protection is something that is not discussed, they always come with it. Some models come with a tiny laser engraving in the corner that looks very fine, it doesn't look like a cheap stamp that you can remove with your fingernail. A good trick is to see if the edges look stretched, because if that happens, they are pirates. Fake glasses feel very fragile and do not have the layers to prevent reflections from bothering you.

Hinges and screws: the details that matter

The hinges of brand name sunglasses feel strong because they use good metal, when you open or close them they go smoothly and don't dance at all. You have to pay attention to the screws because they are well placed and do not protrude from the frame or look loose, on the other hand, the copies are toy-like and make noise. If you touch them and you feel that they are going to break or that the metal is going to rust soon, don't buy them; what matters is that the original glasses feel solid when you move the temples.

Serial Number and Product Code (SKU)

Almost always the original glasses have a code or serial number engraved on the inside of the temple, the brand puts it there so that it does not rub off and is clearly visible. It is not a decal or something painted that you can remove with your finger; although you can not check the number on the internet, the quality of the engraving says a lot. If you don't see any numbers or the lettering is ugly and poorly done, they are most likely fake, those codes are like the signature of the Off-White glasses.

Documentation and Certificates of Authenticity

If you buy your Off-White glasses in places like Óptica Bassol they have to give you some guarantee papers and be careful, sometimes they bring a card to prove that they are original. The paper has to be thick and the printing has to look perfect because it is a luxury brand, so if you see spelling mistakes or an ugly design, you know something is wrong. Those who make copies sometimes slip in fake certificates, but you can tell quickly because the paper is of poor quality or missing important data.

Common Warning Signs of Off-White Forgeries

To catch a counterfeit you almost always only have to look at the price, if they are very cheap it is because they are a lie. Off-White is an expensive brand and they don't give anything away, plus the materials of the copies feel cheap, the plastic is flimsy and the lenses make you a little dizzy. The logos are sometimes crooked or use a letter that is not correct, and the box is usually made of ordinary cardboard that breaks easily. If the seller doesn't have a good reputation or doesn't give you papers, look for authentic Off-White glasses somewhere else, in the end you can tell when things are not real by how they feel to the touch.

Here is a table so you can see the most important differences at a glance:

What we look at	The originals	The copies or fakes
Price	They are worth the cost of luxury, you almost never see them with crazy sales.	Prices of laugh, if it looks like a gift is because they are fakes.
Materials	Good acetate and quality metal, they feel heavy and well finished.	Cheap plastic that weighs nothing, they have ugly edges and flaws.
Logos	Laser engraved or very clear lettering, everything is straight.	They are crooked or blurry, sometimes use stickers that peel off.
Lenses	You see everything clearly and they protect you from the sun, they may have a small engraving.	You see everything weird or dizzy, they do not protect anything and the drawing is bad paint.
Packaging	Strong box with luxury case, the cloth and papers look expensive.	Ordinary cardboard, ordinary accessories and letters that you can't even understand.
Hinges	Metal hinges open smoothly, screws are flush.	They feel loose and make noise, screws are loose or out of place.
Serial Number	It is engraved on the inside of the pin and does not rub off.	They have nothing or the code does not make sense.

Where to buy real Off-White without being cheated?

The best way to avoid ending up with fake glasses is to go to places you already know, you can go to the brand's own stores or to opticians who have a permit like Óptica Bassol. There you know you will not be ripped off, they give you a guarantee and help you if something goes wrong afterwards, better not to trust weird pages that appear on the internet with impossible offers. Always look at what other buyers say before dropping the money, we at Óptica Bassol only sell 100% original things, we care that people are calm and take something that is really worth it.

Conclusion: Buy the good stuff and let the style last.

Knowing if your Off-White glasses are original helps you take care of your money, you also take care of your eyes and you make sure you are wearing something that not everyone has. When you buy Off-White you get a design that took time to make, not only for the brand but also for the quality of the original pieces. In Óptica Bassol we know a lot about this and we tell you to be a lively buyer, if you learn to see the differences you will enjoy your new glasses much more. Come by the store to see the models we have, we will give you the advice you need to make the right choice.