While the logo, brand label, cartoon and authenticity tag are the most common ways to spot a fake, there are other tags and details to pay close attention to that can help you identify a fake.

Size Tag
Location Of Tags
MADE IN Tag
Zippers
Metal Snaps
Hanging Loop
Down / DIST Tags
Year Of Production
Production Codes
Misc Items


 
 
 
 
 
Size tag:

The location of the size tag is very important. Since the mid-2000's, Moncler has sewn the size tag to the left side seam up near the collar. This is where the size tag should always be found:

There is no consistency to which way the number side of this tag faces. I have seen it facing both ways on authentic jackets.

It has been a common thing on fakes to see the size tag sewn below the brand label in the center. In most cases, when you see this, right away you KNOW it's a fake!

There are a few rare exceptions to this rule, one being on reversible jackets where the brand label is inside a pocket. It has also been sewn to the center on some Off White collab pieces.

Also, Moncler has NEVER used U.S. sizing (S-M-L-XL) on their signature down jackets with the square brand label. Anytime you see a size tag containing a letter size as seen on the center and right labels above, that is immediate proof that it's a fake! This guideline does not apply to other Moncler garments such as shirts, down cardigans, or other knit tops which DO use a letter size on the tag.


There are a few rare exceptions to the rule about the size tag sewn to the brand label. You may see this on some jackets made in the early to mid 2000's, but in that case it is always sewn to the bottom left side of the label as seen here.

Another rare exception is on REVERSIBLE jackets where this label is sewn inside a pocket. In that case, the size tag IS sewn to the center of the label.

This is another rare exception. I believe these are from jackets produced around 2004-2005 and they are certainly authentic. The brand label is just slightly different from the 2005-2008 version. It's uncommon to find something like this but there are a few out there with the size tag in the center. Notice the one on the right does not use the number sizing? This is also something you don't normally see on any Moncler jacket. It is from a rare style of lighter weight jacket.

Special edition items such as this Junya Watanabe collaboration do not necessarily follow the standard Moncler guidelines when it comes to the tags and their locations.
 
 
 
 
 
Location of tags:

For all winter down jackets produced from 2009 forward, there is a distinct difference between men's and women's jackets when it comes to where Moncler sews the batch of tags.

Women's jackets will always have the tags sewn to the side seam along with a nylon pouch that the tags tuck into. Children's down jackets can also have this pouch. However, men's down jackets will NEVER have the tag pouch. You might find the pouch on some men's down cardigans but never on the down jackets.

Men's down jackets (again, since 2009) will have either 1 or 2 tags along the side seam. For 2009-2012 there will be a certilogo tag and the large down certification tag. From 2013 forward there will only be the down tag along the side seam. In 2017, this down tag was changed and now says DIST (Down Integrity System & Traceability).

The rest of the tags are normally sewn inside an internal zipped pocket, most commonly found next to the main zipper.
Again, keep in mind that this applies only to winter jackets/coats from their standard collection. Light weight men's jackets such as the Acorus have the tags sewn to the side seam like on women's jackets, as well as some vests, but men's down jackets/vests will not have the nylon tag pouch.


 
 
 
 
 
MADE IN tag:

Moncler jackets produced for the U.S. market will have a separate tag containing the country of manufacture. This tag is always sewn up by the collar. There are 2 styles of this tag. Jackets from 2009 and earlier will have a wider tag with larger print and from 2010 forward it will be a much thinner tag with small print. Please note that Moncler jackets produced for the European market do not have such a tag.


A lot of older fakes have a tag that says the jacket was made in Italy or France. Although Moncler originated in France and then was bought out by an Italian company, production of their signature shiny nylon down jackets is normaly not done in those countries since the mid-2000's, and even then, it was rare. There are some jacket models that are currently made in Italy but it's most commonly in other countries. The most recent exception is some 2022 Mayas and Montgenevres which are made in Italy. However, most Moncler jackets containing a tag like this are more than likely fake:

In addition, the "MADE IN" tag is always folded over with both ends sewn to the jacket. It is never a loose hanging tag like in the above photo.

Most of Moncler's signature down jackets are produced in European countries such as Romania, Bulgaria, Armenia, Moldavia, Serbia, Turkey, Georgia.

Some Moncler shirts and cardigans are produced in China, and I have seen a Grenoble jacket from 2017 that was produced in China, so it seems they are expanding some of their production.


 
 
 
 
 


Zippers:

Moncler jackets always use a specific name brand zipper ***. In most cases LAMPO is the brand they use. However, select models of women's jackets (starting 2013) contain "riri" brand zippers, and on occasion, VISLON zippers are used on some select models, including the popular MAYA. There are also some rare models with zippers that bear only the Moncler name on them, such as the JOINVILLE from 2016, and Moncler is also known to use RACCAGNI brand zippers on some models, the FABREFOX being one of them.


*** There are rare exceptions such as childrens' jackets from the late 2000s that were made in China where the zipper may be a generic style/brand.

Most recently, as of 2022, I have seen a MYZIP zipper on a women's Bady jacket. This brand of zipper could possibly be found on other jackets and from other years.

If the jacket has LAMPO zippers, take a look at the bottom of the zipper on both sides. Only the standard plastic toothed Lampo zippers found on most Moncler winter jackets will have this "ladder" pattern at the bottom of the zipper. Metal Lampo zippers do not. Counterfeiters may or may not have duplicated this detail.
This is an example of a FAKE Lampo zipper. Notice how the "ladder" pattern is not there?

There are some exceptions to this rule. In the case of lighter weight jackets (Acorus, Daniel, etc) or jackets with metal Lampo zippers, the ladder pattern does not exist:

Recently I have seen regular YKK zippers as well as Ideal brand zippers on some lighter weight models as seen here:

There also appears to be a generic style of zipper found on some older children's jackets.

The classic round zipper pulls that come with many jackets (mostly women's) normally have the Moncler emblem painted on them, not engraved or embossed. Other zipper styles may have embossing (Grenoble), but not the round ones commonly found on their signature down jackets, with few exceptions being some vintage models and Maya jackets from the 2022 season that have the signature Maya pull, similar to but not identical to those below.
Sometimes you can spot a fake simply by looking at the font used on the zipper pulls:

As of 2016, it appears that Moncler has discontinued this round style of zipper pull on women's jackets, changing to a more standard triangular pull. This may not be the norm with all jacket from 2016 and beyond as Moncler tends to change the style of zipper pulls.
The same applies to men's jackets, with the exception of the Maya and Montgenevre, which still have a round zipper pull.



 
 
 
 
 
Metal Snaps:

For many years, Moncler used Fiocchi Italy brand name snaps in their jackets. This continued until about 2011 when they switched to their own snaps with the Moncler name stamped in them. Moncler jackets do not come with generic metal snaps with no markings or with stars as seen on this fake:
Notice the specific pattern of the ribbing on the "male" snap on the right? The small Moncler snaps with the solid center nub will never look like that. However, the larger snaps found on men's jackets, with the open center on the male side DO have a similar ribbed pattern.

The small snaps on Moncler jackets will always look like this:
The male snap on the left will have the Moncler name stamped on the back side of it.

Some older models from the early 2000s may have COBRA or A.M.F. Italy metal snaps.
 
 
 
 
 
"Ribbon" Hanging Loop:

Most signature Moncler jackets have a ribbon style hanging loop above the brand label at the collar. In almost all cases, it will be blue on the left and red on the right.

However, on rare occasion, I have seen the colors reversed. Nobody knows for sure if this was intentional or just a minor error in production, but it is not necessarily proof of a fake because this photo is of an authentic Moncler Maya:

Some select models will have a black hanging loop. Most times this is consistent with jackets that do not have a cartoon nor the standard embroidered logo/badge on the outside of the jacket.


When you see a jacket with a red/white/black (or dark blue) hanging loop, that is almost always instant proof of a fake. This was only seen on rare special edition items years ago and it's never found on their signature down jackets. The photo below is from a fake.
 
 
 
 
 
Down / DIST Tag:

Moncler down jackets contain an information tag related to the certification of the down fill. Through 2008, this tag was smaller and had print on only one side:

There is a specific detail I look for on this tag that is never found on fakes. Look at the 4 down feather icons at the bottom left of the tag. The 2 lines the arrows point to are always thinner and appear lighter in color than the rest of the icon.

Keep in mind that this detail applies only to the above mentioned down tag used prior to 2009.

From 2009 through 2016, Moncler used a larger tag that had print on both sides. This tag is identical on all Moncler down jackets produced in those years, with the exception of Grenoble jackets from 2012 and after:

There is also ONE exception to the consistency of this tag. On almost all 2009 jackets and a few 2010 jackets that were made with the previous year's tag, there is a typo in the word RECLAIMED where the letter I is missing. Again, this is seen ONLY on 2009 and 2010 jackets.

As of their 2017 winter line, most all Moncler down jackets will contain a DIST tag related to the certification and quality of the down used in their jackets. There are some down cardigans and vests produced after 2016 that may still have the older down tag but there seems to be no consistency when it comes to that.

The DIST tag replaces the previously used down tag from above. As of 2024 there have been 3 generations of this tag, the first 2 being very similar, and the 3rd one introduced in 2023 being considerably different.

Very few 2023 jackets had the new style of tag but it appears to be used on all down jackets produced in 2024.

Each one of these tags has its own details that can be studied and compared closely to potential counterfeits for accuracy. Counterfeiters quickly catch on to new tags so the presence of any of these tags does not mean something is authentic. This is just one example of a fake DIST tag.


The DIST graphics are accurate but the font on the rest of the text is not a match if you look closely and compare.

One thing I always looked for on the original DIST tag is the letter "t". The bottom of this letter will always have a slight bend or hook to it. This only applied to the original DIST tag used from 2017-2021.

While most fakes do not duplicate this detail, some do. It is yet to be determined if counterfeiters have caught on to the new style of DIST tag for 2024 fakes.


 
 
 
 
 
Year Of Production:

Since 2010, the INDUSTRIES tag includes a date code that you can use to determine what year the jacket was produced. Look at the 2 numbers following the ZIND code. The 15 in the tag below indicates that this jacket was produced in 2015.

Keep in mind that the ZIND production code applies only to jackets & coats. Moncler uses different 4 character codes for shirts, kid's jackets, accessories and other collections such as Grenoble and Gamme. More information is provided in the production code section of this page.

Prior to 2010 and the INDUSTRIES tag, the only way to find the year of production was from the label on the cardboard tag that came with jacket:


 
 
 
 
 
Production Codes:

Moncler uses a production code for each of their items. This code is found on the industries tag (since 2010) or on a sticker on the large cardboard tag that comes with new jackets. Most commonly you will see ZIND because it applies to jackets and coats but there are several others. Some codes are not necessarily limited to the specific garments listed, especially when it comes to shirts and sweaters.

ZIND Jackets/Coats (Giubbotto), Down Vests (Gilet), Pants (Pantalone)
ZSIN Seen on 2022 Montgenevre / Maya made in Italy
ZPIN Since 2018 on models including Maya, Flammette, Daniel, Gui gilet, but not necessarily all productions of those models
SCOM Polos, Sweaters (cardigan), Sweatshirts and Hoodies, 2010 Grenoble jackets
HCOM Maglia Cardigan, Maglia Polo, Track Suit
WCOM T-shirts, Cardigans, Childrens shirts, sweat pants
RCOMGamme Bleu Maglia Cardigan/Crew Neck
XCOM Purse, Hand Bag, Backpack
RINDGamme Bleu / Gamme Rouge Jackets
TIND Maglia Tricot Cardigan, 2018 Knit Hats
DIND Grenoble Jackets as well as other select models (Off White, Valence, Yamata). Also 2019 Bady and Maya models made in Italy - a very rare exception.
DPIN Select Grenoble models, 2021 and later
QIND, QPINChildrens (Enfant) Jackets
A9COAccessories (Hats, Scarves, etc)
STCOMaglia Tricot Turtleneck

If the production code on the industries tag does not match the type of item associated with it in the above list, you could be looking at a fake. Keep in mind that the industries tag commonly uses Italian words for these items such as Giubbotto (jacket), Berretto (cap), Girocollo (crew neck), Maglia (jersey), Borsa (purse/bag), etc.

There are probably more production codes that Moncler uses that are not listed above, but these are the only ones I have seen.


 
 
 
 
 
Misc Items:

Some fakes will include a plastic bubble containg a sample of the down fill. While this is somewhat common with insulated or down-filled coats of many different brand names, Moncler has NEVER done this.


If you see a Moncler jacket that includes a plastic bubble like in the above photo, that is all you need to see to know it's a FAKE.


Some fakes will include a clear plastic Moncler bag with the jacket that matches this one:

The few times I have seen a plastic bag with a jacket, it had only the Moncler name and bird emblem above it, not their 'bell' logo. If you see a plastic bag matching this one, the jacket is probably a fake. The logo also looks nothing like Moncler's logo.

Another thing to be suspicious of is Moncler jackets that are shiny nylon on the outside but NOT on the inside. Moncler has made a few rare models that are like this but the overwhelming majority of their shiny nylon jackets also have a shiny nylon interior. However, it's a very common thing to see fakes with a cheap matte sheen fabric used for the lining as seen in this photo:

Most Moncler jackets come with a plastic triangle tag affixed to one of the zippers. From the mid-2000s to current, this tag has been identical with the exception of it having contained a serial number prior to 2013, which is when Moncler began using their own authenticity tags.

Here are a couple examples of fakes. If you closely compare the details of the emblem, the font, and the alignment of the text, you can tell the difference.
Any brand new jacket containing a serial number on this plastic tag is a FAKE

All new Moncler jackets come with a thick cardboard tag and a couple of plastic tags with information about the jacket.
Most fakes sold as new will also have these tags. The thick cardboard tag always looks identical to the one above. Sometimes the corners of the tag will be rounded, other times square. The website address is always present at the bottom and the trademark symbol is NOT found next to the Moncler name on this tag. Some fakes will have the trademark symbol and/or no web address.

There is one alignment detail to look for when looking for a fake one of these. In the brand label section of the website I give an example of drawing a straight line up the right side of the letter N to see where it aligns with the cockerel emblem above:
On an authentic one, the right side of the N will always align with the left peak of the emblem. On the fake above, it falls between the peaks. Not all fakes are going to have this misalignment issue.

Also, pay attention to the circular sticker with the size number on it as seen above. Real Moncler jackets do not have that sticker on the tag but many fakes do. If you see one, it's probably fake.

Here is an example of a very accurately produced cardboard tag. The only issue that can be noticed when studying it closely to an original one is the tail feathers on the cockerel emblem. The difference is minimal but enough to identify it as a fake.





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