Ed Hardy has taken the fashion world by a storm thanks to the networks that French designer Christian Audigier. However, because of this, the price for Ed Hardy caps can be high and it leaves many people searching for ways to keep the cost lower; this is especially the case when the world is still suffering from the economic downfall.
While looking for reasonably priced Ed Hardy caps, it is very important to ensure that you get authentic ones. While fake ones will cost less money, you will find that you suffer with the quality in the material and the design. You will spend more money replacing a fake one where as an authentic one can last you a very long time.
It is possible to spot fake Ed Hardy caps but you will need to look into the detail. From a quick glance you will think that you have found a reasonably priced real one but within time you will realize the mistake that you have made. So, what should you look out for when it comes to finding authentic caps?
The first thing to look at is the coloring on the Ed Hardy caps. You should find that the colors are bright and look as if there is a lot of coloring mixed into one; you should find shading and texture. The colors of the designs will also be bright and bold. Not once should you find that the colors look like that have faded or should you just see one simple color over the whole cap. This is saved for knock offs, where companies do not have the money to spend on intricate coloring.
You have to feel the cap carefully. The material should feel thick and durable, but knock offs will feel extremely thin; as if you could put your hand straight through it. The embroidered images will also feel smooth because the cotton used will be extremely high quality. If you feel something rough then you should stay clear of the item.
Like the coloring, the designs should be detailed and intricate. Fakes will not be able to offer this because they will not be able to copy the exact design; both copyright and a lake of experience and money will prevent this from happening. Ed Hardy designs are based on tattoo art, which often has extremely detailed patterns that never repeat themselves. Look closely at the product that you are considering buying to ensure that it is real.
The label is the best place to look to ensure that you are getting real Ed Hardy caps. The label should have a bulldog wearing a hat on it. You will also find that the designer’s initials, CA, are included on the label when the item is real. Many labels will be sewn in and will match the same color as the hat itself. The knock offs will not be able to do this and will usually have the label as a white tag that hangs from the hat.
