Modern, stylish and a true example of high-end luxury, Balmain Biker Jeans are a hallmark of Parisian craftsmanship and the iconic label’s ability to translate its legacy of creating fine couture into everyday clothing.
First popularized by Cristophe Decarnin in his Men’s ready-to-wear collection in the 2000s, the biker jeans rose to a covetable status which refuses to fade. With an aesthetic that is a mix between effortlessly French, rock ‘n’ roll and grunge, the Balmain Biker Jeans cater to a diverse group of fashion enthusiasts whose favour has made them a must-have wardrobe staple.
Considered to be on the highest end of designer jeans, Balmain’s Biker Jeans enjoy an astonishing price point which does not seem to deter people from getting their hands on them. With such great demand, a stamp of luxury heritage and an unmistakable ability to make a statement, Balmain Biker Jeans have also succumbed to a fate of being copied again and again.
How to Spot Fake Balmain Biker Jeans
The Luxury Closet is home to experts who authenticate luxury products and are in-tune with the tell-tale signs that differentiate between the real and the fake. Here’s a quick guide which will help you spot fake Balmain Biker Jeans and be completely sure of your purchase!
Without any further ado, we invite you to grab your magnifying glass and hunt for the signs that reveal the expert details which make the Balmain Biker Jeans so popular!
Main Label & Logo
At first glance, the brand detailing should be immaculate. Look for a flat placement at the back on the right side, stitched onto the pair with even & equidistant stitches which are close to the label’s edges. The label should not have any unraveling.
In addition to the back label, an original pair of Balmain Biker Jeans carries a main label stitched on the inner waistline at the center, towards the back.
Care Label
Pay attention to the minutiae of the care label to discern genuineness. The size label tag appears in white and is printed on a black material. The font used for the label should be legible with a clean and clear look. A fake pair would have blurry lines and style codes that are tough to decipher. The care label must carry the ‘made in’ details while the brand’s logo should be defined by distinct lines.
Closure & Hardware
The Balmain Biker Jeans are adorned with several zip & hardware details which are tough to imitate. A copy would, more often than not, be equipped with low-quality hardware with a tendency to break, malfunction or wear easily.
Most Balmain denims are usually fastened by silver-tone zippers, unless the design, style or color of the jeans demand otherwise.
The hook & eye fastener on an original pair will carry the words ‘waist fastener’ engraved on them while an inauthentic pair may show no such detail.
The label uses zippers manufactured by Italian zip-maker Lampo. The Lampo engraving will appear at the back of the zipper body and is a mark of authenticity.
The zipper pockets are an important part of the design that makes the biker jeans so popular. They are also an excellent way to spot fake Balmain jeans. The zipper teeth on an original pair are placed closely and are quite fine, and the zipper is sewn with even stitches that provide a neat finish.
Stitching & Fabrication
The Balmain Biker Jeans are much heavier than copies, as they are made from heavy-duty materials and hardware.
The biker jeans are treated with a distressed effect, but this does not take away from the level of craftsmanship and quality of tailoring. The stitching is seamless and appears in straight lines without showing any bumps or uneven lines.
The popular ribbed detail above the knees is meant to be slightly larger so that all the ridges fall in one line—in a straight manner. This showcases the precise level of attention to detail by the French label which is missing in an imitation. The jeans with more ridges, a smaller rib, and angular lines are most definitely fake.
We suggest you bookmark this guide and read through it again as you make your mind up to purchase the iconic Biker Jeans from Balmain. It will not only help ease your inhibitions about getting an inauthentic pair, but will also help you sift through them effortlessly and spot fake Balmain Biker Jeans like an expert.
Saanchi Singh
Fashion Content Writer
Saanchi is an old soul and thinks herself to be a heroine straight out of a British drama. Equipped with dry humor, she is passionate about the finer things of life and is always busy adding to her shoe collection. Food, music, scuba diving, reading and telling stories is what she is all about.
