We all like to think of ourselves as fashion connoisseurs, right? We can walk into a bar and immediately clock the person wearing knock off designer shoes, or that Rolex watch that looks suspiciously like a Rolek. In a world where designer fashion is in demand, there are plenty of people taking advantage of the need for labels, creating copies that can fool even the sharpest eye. One of the biggest counterfeit fashion victims is Armani Jeans, with copies saturating market stalls and auction sites across the globe. With so much detail put into ensuring that their fakes match up the real thing, it’s important to know what to check if you’re considering parting with your cash. We’ve asked our style experts for their top tips for spotting fake Armani Jeans.

This may seem obvious but before you splash out on a pair of jeans, check all labels and logos to ensure that they actually say ‘Men's Armani Jeans’. Countless people have been caught out (mainly into handing over their Euros in the hot sun) with exceptionally well made fakes, so good that they get swayed by the quality and ignore the obvious.

Each pair of Armani Jeans comes with a genuine certificate of authenticity from the brand. If you’re considering buying a ‘new’ pair that doesn’t come with one of these, walk away! The certificate should be attached to the garment in a plastic case, it should also show the words ‘Giorgio Armani’ if you hold it up to the light.

There are several important things to check on the garment itself to ensure you are buying a genuine Armani Jeans product.

Check the inside label in the centre of the jeans, this should show the company logo with Armani Jeans next to it, on the logo – the first line of the ‘A’ should be thinner than the second.

If purchasing a pair of jeans, ensure that the Armani Jeans patch is on the coin pocket and the iconic metal Armani eagle is on the rear.

Take a look at the seams on the garment, are they straight? The labels may all be there, but if the stitch work isn’t high quality, you’re probably not looking at a real Armani product.

Unfortunately, if you’re offered a pair of Armani jeans for £30, chances are you haven’t come across the bargain of the century, you’re about to buy a fake. The old saying is true, you do get what you pay for and quality Armani Jeans products are an investment. A ‘knock off’ may look great for a few wears, but authentic Armani has been crafted to last.

Auction sites such as eBay are one of the most common places to find counterfeit designer goods. Spotting a fake Armani can be difficult when you are simply faced with a series of well-shot pictures and a glowing description, however, you need to delve in deeper to check what you’re actually bidding on. Visit the seller’s feedback page and look for real feedback on recent purchases, if you’re starting to see a pattern of negative comments stay well away. Buying Armani Jeans for Men here.