How Do I Know If True Religion Jeans Are Real?

True Religion jeans are seen hugging the curves of some well-known celebrities. A fashion statement like this doesn't come cheap, and a pair of authentic True Religion jeans will cost anywhere from $200 to $400. Unfortunately, counterfeit pairs of True Religion jeans are available on the market priced too good to be true. Several telltale signs exist that will help ensure you are purchasing an authentic pair of True Religion jeans.

Instructions

1

Examine the jean's front pocket lining. An authentic pair of True Religion jeans will feature a red picture of the Buddha that is clear and easily recognizable. Many fake pairs will feature a Buddha that is not red, smeared or placed on another area of the jeans.

2

Look at the stitching on the jean's inseam, cuffs and everywhere else. A real pair of True Religion jeans is sewn impeccably with no snags or crooked stitching. A fake pair will have inferior stitching that is sometimes crooked or features missing stitches.

3

Turn over the jean's label and look for a red "U". If the label is missing the "U," is stamped on or not red, the jeans are not authentic.

4

Examine the jean's zipper. True Religion jeans always feature the "YKK" zippers, which are of higher quality. If the jeans feature any other letters than "YKK," they are not authentic.

5

Feel the denim with your hands. Real True Religion jeans are sturdy and manufactured from rugged, top-quality jean material. If the jeans feel light and cheap to the touch, they are not real True Religion brand.

6

Launder the True Religion jeans. An authentic pair will stand up to the washer and dryer with minimal shrinkage and no damage. If you wash your jeans and they come out with tears or shrink a significant amount, they are fakes.

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