Maison Margiela & MM6 Authentication Service

Maison Margiela's signature is a plain white label held on by four visible white stitches, usually at the back of the neck or inside the garment. On genuine pieces the stitches are even and neat, the label is clean and the stitching sits at the correct points. Fakes use uneven or wrongly coloured stitches and labels that look generic. Experts check how the label is attached as well as how it looks.

The label shows a row of numbers from 0 to 23, with the number for the product line circled or marked, for example the line for shoes or menswear. On genuine pieces the print is crisp and the highlighted number matches the product type. Fakes mark the wrong number, use blurry print or add inconsistent layouts. Experts check the line number against the garment.

Genuine Tabi footwear has a precisely shaped split toe, smooth leather, a balanced heel shape and clean stitching, with crisp insole branding and sole details. Fakes distort the toe split, use stiff leather and show uneven stitching and blurry insole print. Experts compare toe shape, heel, sole and insole with genuine Tabi references.

Genuine bags show quality leather, even stitching, secure hardware and the signature stitches or label in the right places. Glam Slam and 5AC bags have specific proportions and closures. Fakes distort shapes, use lighter hardware and rough finishing. Experts check each model against genuine references.

Margiela, especially Tabi shoes and the Glam Slam, is widely resold and widely copied. On Vinted, Grailed, Vestiaire Collective and Marktplaats, watch for hidden labels, stock photos and prices far below the market. Ask for close-ups of the label, stitches, insole and sole and have a human expert verify before paying.

Yes. MM6 is a separate, more accessible line with its own labels and logos, and sellers sometimes pass MM6 off as the main line. Counterfeiters also mix details from the two lines. Legitique identifies the correct line first and then checks each detail against it.

Order a Maison Margiela authentication at Legitique.com for the main line or MM6, upload clear photos of the label, stitches, construction and sole, and a human expert reviews them. You receive a verdict with a digital Certificate of Authenticity within 24 hours.

Within 24 hours. Margiela's minimal branding makes expert review essential, so founder Boaz Kwak and our specialists examine every submission closely and deliver four clear reasons and a digital Certificate of Authenticity.