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Lady Dior Medium: real vs fake
The Lady Dior Medium is the definitive size of the Dior classic: a structured body, Cannage quilting and evenly cast D.I.O.R. charms on both handles. A larger body means more rows of Cannage – and more chances to catch a skewed pattern or deflated quilting on a replica. LegitCheck AI breaks the check into key zones in about a minute.
What to check on the Lady Dior Medium
Model-specific zones – on top of the brand-level signs.
Cannage row alignment
On the medium body the Cannage diamonds run in even rows of uniform size, plumply padded and meeting symmetrically on the sides and flap. A broken repeat or mismatched diamond sizes is a reliable fake tell.
D.I.O.R. handle charms
The D-I-O-R letters hang in the correct order, are evenly cast with no mold seams, and show sharp engraving with even enamel – and look identical on both handles. Thin, stamped-looking casting, wrong order or dull enamel exposes a replica.
Heat-stamp and Made in Italy
Inside sits a deep, crisp "Christian Dior" and "Made in Italy" stamp. Shallow or uneven letters and a distorted font are incompatible with an authentic bag.
Leather authenticity tag
The interior leather tag carries a heat-stamped code; judge the depth and crispness of the stamp and how neatly it is attached, not a "correct" character count that varies across production batches.
Hardware and edge paint
The handle and ring metal is an even tone with no flaking plating, and the leather edges are painted neatly without cracks. Cheap shiny hardware and rough edge paint are red flags.
Where to inspect
The key zones to photograph and check on this type of item – a schematic, not a product photo.
- 1Logo and hardware
- 2Handle attachment
- 3Stitching and edges
- 4Date code and tag
- 5Zipper and base
The difference is in the details – drag the slider
Typical differences in workmanship: stitching consistency, edge finishing, detail quality. Left – factory quality, right – common replica flaws.
Replica 
Authentic Photo angles for the check
- 1 Front
- 2 Logo / hardware
- 3 Interior
- 4 Date code
- 5 Stitching
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FAQ
How does checking the Medium differ from the Small?
The principles are the same – Cannage, D.I.O.R. charms, heat-stamp – but the medium body shows more quilting rows, so a skewed pattern and mismatched diamonds are easier to spot. The charms should also look identical on both handles.
How deep should the Christian Dior heat-stamp be?
The stamp is crisp and well pressed, with even, legible letters. A shallow, floating impression is a common replica tell.
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