How to Spot FAKE Bape Shark Hoodie in 2023

Neck Tags

Let's check the Neck tag first and see the real vs fake Bape hoodie comparison.

Denoted in the yellow arrow, check the placement of that ® mark positioning is closer to the Ape logo when compared with the fake Neck tag ® is much further, this is denoted with the red arrow.

Another thing we should look at when checking the real vs fake Bape hoodie is the font on that neck tag. See how the fake tag font is different, talking about the font used on the fakes (denoted in the red rectangle), it's thinner and the letters are over-pronounced.

Size Tag

Here's a good Bape replica size tag hoodie, there are other parts to look at when authenticating Bape hoodies, it can be the stitching and also the placement of the size label.

Denoted in the yellow rectangle see how the stitch pattern is different from the replica, another thing we want to point out here is that excess threads on the size label stitching on retails have that clean finish.

Now here is a low-tier Bape hoodie, this is a pretty obvious comparison, so you could definitely tell which one is real and fake Bape hoodie.

Now at the back of that size tag, an APE head should be present just like this one. Notice the placement should be centered for retail and off-centered for the fake one.

Plastic Bag

Adding up this plastic bag is also another way to legit check the real vs fake Bape Shark Hoodie.

Check the font on the real Bape plastic bag which is bolder compared with the fake plastic bag, also fake plastic bags on the fakes are darker, compare with the real bag, you can see that brown tint on that APE head.

Sleeve Logo

There are so many details to talk about with this sleeve tag to know the real vs fake Bape Shark Hoodie.

Denoted in the upper part are yellow arrows pointing out how the stitch pattern on the real sleeve tag is much more compact when it comes to spacing.

Under those arrows is the yellow rectangle, here we want you to take a closer look at that APE forehead which is thicker and on the fake sleeve tag APE, the forehead looks wider and elongated.

Measuring this small sleeve tag to determine the real vs fake Bape hoodie, obviously retail Bape Hoodie sleeve logo is wider compared with the fake sleeve logo which is slimmer.

The ® marking is also different, denoted in a yellow circle is the real one, pointing out how the shape is crisp and defined compared with the fake ® looks sloppy.

Back sleeve logo

It is important again to check the back sleeve logo and check the stitching & shape, here we have denoted in the yellow arrow, pointing out the stitching is neatly done compared with the fake Bape hoodie sloppy stitching denoted in red.

Another way to check the authenticity of your Bape Shark hoodie is to remember the shape of that back APE head. On the real APE logo, this head is defined, on the fake logo, the head seems out of shape, in fact, it doesn't look like an APE head IMO.

Some updated back sleeve retail logos for Bape Shark Hoodie may look like Frankenstein, just like this one.

Shark Head

Here's the best way to check the real vs fake Bape Shark Hoodies.

Denoted in the yellow curve, we just want to show you first the biggest difference with this Shark Head, how the tongue on Bape retail hoodies are wider compared with the fakes looking more pointy in shape.

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The Eyes

Denoted in the yellow circle this is how a real Bape Shark's eyes should look, see if the stitch pattern is neat and round like this one, and check that the red color how vibrant it is.

The spacing is another way to tell if it's real or fake. See how that red arrow points out how inconsistent the stitching and spacing on that extra fabric, now compared with retail outline stitching is consistent and clean.

Just by looking at the shape of the eyes, you can already tell which one is the real and which one is the fake Bape Shark hoodie.

The teeth

It is crucial to check how these teeth are shaped to determine the real vs fake Bape Shark Hoodie, so let's dive down and discuss this in a more detailed way.

First to check is denoted in red circles, we want you to see that exposed stitching should not happen on your real Bape Shark Hoodie.

Another important to consider is that those teeth on the retail Bape Shark Hoodie should be sharp looking, cuts are usually curved and never a straight line like the ones on the replica, I'm pointing out that cut below the red rectangle.

Cuts are deeper for retail near that curve overlay black material, whereas fake Bape shark teeth are shallow, this is denoted in red arrows.

Denoted in the red rectangle, we can see the stitch pattern was a double stitch, whereas on retail Bape Shark hoodie has a single stitch for those teeth.

Shark WGM Patch

Denoted in the red rectangle, we wanted to show you how the replica Bape Shark Hoodie spacing is too much. Compared with retail denoted in the yellow rectangle having less space between those letters.

We also need to check the lettering outline fabric material on retail which is denoted in the yellow arrows, it looks thicker compared to the fake Bape Shark Hoodie inconsistent cuts.

Close up on letter "M"

Here's an easy tell to check the real vs fake Bape Shark Hoodies.

Denoted in the yellow line, check how deep the cuts on the material vs the fake, with the replica cut line ending on the mid part instead.

The stitch around the letters is also incorrect for the replicated Bape Shark Hoodie, this is denoted in the red box.

Shark Head Print

Denoted in the red line to show you how the placement also matters in determining the real vs fake Bape Shark Hoodie, see how the fake print is more tilted backward causing the alignment to fail, having that wider angle.

Also tongue color is pale in color, and the eye shape is another sign of a fake Bape hoodie.

Here's another colorway sample for you to compare

Wash Tags

On the real wash tag, you can already see those lines well pronounced on that shiny fabric compared with the fake wash tag there is none. Another thing to check about the real vs fake Bape Shark wash tag is that the APE forehead is off in shape. The color is also glittery with the fake Bape wash tag.

This is what a real wash tag should look like.

Fake wash tags for Bape usually are incomplete and Made in Japan is missing, in fact, in this picture, everything is incorrect for the replicated Bape shark wash tag.

3 Parts of an authentic Bape Shark Hoodie wash tag.

Zipper

For the zipper it should look like this with Bape engravings, however, the replica also got this engraving so check the zipper quality should have YKK markings like the picture below.