Short answer
No official size guide exists for fake Burberry bags. Burberry does not publish one, and counterfeit sellers do not follow brand specs. An authentic Burberry bag ships with a model name plus a measured width, height and depth. A fake gets the size label the seller picks. Two "Lola mini" fakes from the same factory can differ by 2 to 5 cm in width. Compare the bag against the published Burberry spec for that model. Measure the bag before you trust the label.
Published Burberry sizes
Burberry lists width, height and depth on each product page. Numbers change by season and by material. Treat the figures below as a starting range, not a fixed spec. Confirm against the current listing for the exact model.
- TB bag. Launched in 2019. Small runs near 21 x 15 x 8 cm. Medium runs near 26 x 18 x 10 cm.
- Lola bag. Mini runs near 13 x 9 x 4 cm. Small runs near 23 x 14 x 7 cm.
- Olympia bag. Small runs near 26 x 12 x 6 cm.
- Hampshire bag. Small runs near 25 x 19 x 11 cm. Medium runs near 35 x 25 x 14 cm.
- Banner bag. Medium runs near 36 x 27 x 16 cm.
Depth breaks more fakes than width. A fake that matches the width often sits 2 cm deeper than the real bag.
How to measure a bag
- Width. Measure across the base at the widest point. Leave side straps out.
- Height. Measure from the base seam to the top edge of the body. Leave handles and straps out.
- Depth. Measure the base front to back at the widest point.
- Strap drop. Measure from the top of the strap to the top edge of the bag.
Round to the nearest half centimeter. Use a tape that does not stretch. Photos hide scale, so ask for the tape inside the frame.
Why fake sizes drift
Counterfeit operations copy from photographs, not from the original pattern. Pattern pieces get cut by eye. Leather and coated canvas shrink and stretch during assembly. The seller then picks the label that sells: "small" on one listing, "medium" on another, same bag. Sellers also work from old seasons. A fake Lola built on a 2020 pattern will not match a 2026 spec sheet. Some factories sell one body in three labeled sizes, and the labels carry the same measurements.
Size is not the only tell
Check the interior plate. Authentic Burberry bags carry a leather tab with the Burberry name, a country of origin, and a serial or model number. On coated canvas the check is printed on the surface. On jacquard and woven styles the pattern is woven into the cloth. The pattern lines up across the seams. Hardware has weight. Zips run smooth. Burberry lettering on hardware is cut into the metal, not raised above it.
Legal note
Importing goods with a counterfeit mark into the United States is prohibited under 19 U.S.C. § 1526. Trafficking in counterfeit goods can bring criminal charges under 18 U.S.C. § 2320. Handbags and wallets rank among the most seized counterfeit goods at US borders. Seized goods go to destruction, and buyers can face civil penalties.
What to do with a size mismatch
Measure first, then compare. If the bag you received is off by more than 1 cm from the published spec for that model, the listing is wrong. Keep the listing, the payment record, and a photo of the bag next to a tape measure. Sellers who copy Burberry specs often copy the wrong season. Report the transaction to the platform. For imported goods, report it to US Customs and Border Protection.
Does Burberry use the same dimensions every season?
No. Burberry updates specs between collections. The TB bag, Lola, Olympia and Hampshire all changed size and depth across seasons since 2019. Use the spec for the exact model and season you are checking.
Is a fake Burberry bag always the wrong size?
No. Some fakes match the width and height but differ in depth, strap drop or interior layout. Size is one data point. Check the tab, the hardware, the stitching and the pattern alignment too.