How to check the authenticity of a PINKO bag, original or replica?

The most recognizable PINKO styles are the iconic bags that have become a benchmark for the Italian brand. The logo of two birds instantly makes an impression and gives to the final look a refined elegance. It is also among the best-selling items of the brand, it is a favorite of millions women all around the world. PINKO constantly works with innovative technologies in order to make perfect every detail of the vision of the iconic LOVE bags. From the Spring/Summer 2023 season, the brand decided to introduce a new technology in order to protect against the numerous replicas that began to appear on the market. Every original PINKO bag produced after November 2022 has a chip with a serial number, which proves its authenticity. On the back of each bag is an embroidered logo with the two birds and behind it is an embedded NFC chip. Scanning it leads to a message that the bag is authentic and there is also appear field where the owner of the PINKO bag can optionally fill in information about themselves. In this way, the serial number of the bag is associated with a specific customer.

The metal details – buckle, inlaid branding on the buckle, size and weight of the chain – could also help us know if the bag is authentic. The brand mainly use vintage gold colour or silver one. The details are massive, made by metal, not by substitute substances. Mainly, the replicas have thinner buckles and chain, and the branding is oftent absent.

Please e extremely careful when buying a PINKO bag from unauthorized stores, because it is very likely that you will buy a replica. Only the stores authorized by the PINKO offer original products. In these stores, all products have a guarantee. The only authorized epresentative stores on the territory of Bulgaria are as follows:

Sofia, 48 Sitnyakovo Blvd., Serdika Center, ground floor, PINKO, phone +359887073380

Sofia, Cherni Vrah Blvd. 100, Paradise Center, floor 1, MAZZO, phone +359882387230

Sofia, Cherni Vrah Blvd. 100, Paradise Center, floor 1, BLING, phone +359899035135

Plovdiv, 8 Perushtitsa St., MOL Plovdiv, ground floor, PINKO, phone +359889221404

Varna, Slivnitsa Blvd. 185, Delta paid MALL, floor 1, PINKO, phone +359896423668