This archive report was first published on 27 September 2019.
On September 27, 2019, Diamond Platnumz took to social media to show off his new Versace-inspired sandals, but it seems he may have gotten a little too excited about the design.
According to the official Versace website, the sandals Diamond was wearing are not part of their current collection and do not match the description of any Versace product.
While the original sandals are only available in black with a leather sole, Diamond's version features a black and white design with a Medusa stud and Greca pattern.
It's worth noting that other brands with similar designs can be found for around Ksh 50,000, but the authenticity of these products is also questionable.
As stated on the Versace website, the company takes pride in combining outstanding design with flawless manufacturing, and they have developed an online authentication system to verify the authenticity of their products.
It seems Diamond may have fallen victim to a counterfeit product, but only time will tell if he will take steps to verify the authenticity of his fashion choices.
"At Versace we take great pride in combining outstanding design with flawless manufacturing. This is how we ensure that our creations meet the top standard you expect from us, a unique quality that is unattainable by counterfeiters," the website communication read.
"To make sure that you can easily verify the authenticity of Versace items we have developed an online authentication system. You may authenticate each item you have purchased through its product label by either tapping the NFC tag, scanning the QR code or simply following the link provided on the label. You will need to register with the service. Authentication only takes seconds," the website added.
