China is hotbed for counterfeit production. Be careful when purchasing items made in China. If you purchase from a website, check out the buyers rate and the sellers’ reviews. A web site selling authentic sunglasses will often have a guarantee of authenticity. Your sunglasses should look and feel like they are well made.

All Coach glasses come with a dust cloth that has the “CC” logo all over it. [5] X Research source Examine the glasses thoroughly. The brand name of the glasses, the model number, and the letters “CE” should appear on the right temple of the glasses. The model number and lens and frame measurements should appear on the left temple and should match the number on the box label. A metal logo may also be on the left temple of authentic glasses. [6] X Research source “Made in Italy” appears on the right temple of Dolce & Gabbana glasses instead of the model number.

Checking the quality of the glasses is particularly important if you are buying previously owned glasses which may not come in their original packaging.

If you entered the model number into the sunglasses manufacturer website and the number did not match, print out a copy of that page as well to use for evidence.