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All Brands. Bags Back To Menu. Shoes Back To Menu. Accessories Back To Menu. Watches Back To Menu. All Watches. Sell To Us. Our Story. Contact us. My Account. My Cart. Founded in , Louis Vuitton is an insanely famous brand which also makes it the most counterfeited designer label in the world. Initially popular for their revolutionised travel gear, the brand has since come a long way with their different lines of bags and accessories.
With the rise of online shopping and pre-owned marketplaces, one needs to be very wary of not falling prey to someone selling them a fake Louis Vuitton handbag. LV makes use of a linen thread that is strengthened with beeswax, this assists in ensuring that the thickness and colour of the threads remain consistent. There are specific features of an LV stamp that you should be on the lookout for.
An original stamp should display the following: - The tail on the original LV stamp is always very short. Original Fake 3 Check the date codes All Louis Vuitton handbags made after the early s are stamped with a manufacturer code, which includes two letters for the location where it was made, and four numbers to indicate when it was made.
An LV date code does not work the same way as a serial code used to authenticate a Chanel handbag. Make sure that the printing has the right shade, and that the shapes are respected. The replicas are often stopped due to the details of the pattern looking too small or too large. Another thing to keep in mind is the placement of the details and the spacing between them. Make sure that the pattern is consistent with the model and the size of your handbag.
When it comes to the monogram pattern that is engraved, the engravings become our direct focus. In the real vs fake Louis Vuttion monogram comparison below, notice how much the quality of the engravings varies. The authentic details look much more pronounced, as those are engraved much deeper into the leather.
On the other hand, the replica pattern seems much flatter. You may also notice that the real leather is much more tumbled compared to that of the fake handbag. Please refer to the comparison below.
The outer logo label is another important aspect in the LV bag legit check process, as it offers several details to be verified. Here we will cover four types of outer logo labels and share some tips on how to spot a fake one. This type of the Louis Vuitton logo label is found in the most popular pochettes and handbags. Here you must verify the overall look of the label, and make sure that its aspects check out.
Firstly, make sure that the shape of the tab is correct. The replica Louis Vuitton bags often have these tabs lookin much slimmer and triangular than they should. Remember that the colours of those tabs may vary depending on the condition of the purse, and the year of its release. Then, authenticate the stitching and make sure that the right threads are used. An authentic Louis Vuitton purse would use high-quality, thick threads that have the same shade as the tab itself.
When it comes to the counterfeit Louis Vuitton bags, the thread used is often too thin. Additionally, focus on the text found in the tab and see whether the fonts used are correct. These triangular logo tags are found in the larger pochettes, such as the Louis Vuitton multi pochette accessoires. Here, besides the fonts and the overall look of the tag, we should focus on the stitching and the overall look of the tag.
The top yellow stitching found in this tag often looks messy even in the retail Louis Vuitton handbags. However, there is an acceptable level of messiness, which is shown in the authentic example below, and the unacceptable fake flaws.
The real Louis Vuitton logo tags often have a double-stitched top, while the replicas tend to miss out on this detail. Study the general font used and how it is aligned. Notice how the first three fake Louis Vuitton stamps all have obvious errors. For instance, oval O's instead of round O's, the size of the O's, the space between the T's, and width of the imprint. The last 4th fake Louis Vuitton stamp is from a better counterfeit.
Notice how this stamping does not appear to have any mistakes. Further authentication steps would be required to weed out this fake. In general, most fake Louis Vuitton bags will have very poor quality hardware. In fact, some are colored plastic! Observing how clean and precise the imprinting is on hardware will also be a giveaway for many fakes.
Notice how clean and crisp the lettering and imprinting on the authentic hardware is compared to the replicas. All Louis Vuitton bags before the early s did not come with a datecode. Louis Vuitton in and after frequently do not have datecodes either. The first thing you should notice is the style of the letters.
The stitching around the stamp should also be clean and consistent: loose threads, uneven stitches or an asymmetrical stamp are all red flags of a fake handbag. If there is an obvious, noticeable gap between the L and O, this is a red flag. The L and O are very close together on authentic LV stamps. If it appears shifted too far from the center line between the V and U, this is likely a fake. Caution: Style of letters are an easy give away when it comes to counterfeiting.
Pictured: Two examples of authentic Louis Vuitton interior stamping. On the left is a vintage example, so some patina and wear on the stamped leather label is normal. Note the mustard yellow color of the stitching, as well as the slight angle of each stitch. On the right you will see a modern example, but what stands out the most is that even on the vintage example, the stamped letters are just as clear and crisp as on the modern one - a testament to authentic Louis Vuitton stamp quality.
Use these pictures as a reference point: all authentic LV stamps, should look like this. Since the s Louis Vuitton began using a proprietary date code system to detail where and when its handbags were made.
Chanel uses a sequence of numbers for date code, and this works as a serial number and can be used in the authentication process. Hermes uses a letter within a shape to determine the year the bag was made. Louis Vuitton uses a combination of letters and numbers to determine the location and the precise time the bag was made - down to the week of the year! On most Louis Vuitton bags, you will find the two letter code either followed or preceded by four numbers.
The exception to this general rule are specially made-to-order bags, which use code AAS, and some vintage Louis Vuitton handbags. The four numbers are also very important, because they encode the date your handbag was made - Louis Vuitton gets it down to the exact week of any given year on newer bags and down to the month on older ones. On Louis Vuitton handbags made from to present, the first and third numbers represent the week, while the second and fourth numbers represent the year the bag was made.
This is the same for Louis Vuittons made in i. Bags made from work in a similar way, except the first and third numbers represent the month of the year the bag was made, not the week.
This bag was made in March While this guide is a great way to educate yourself on many key factors in authenticating Louis Vuitton, there is no replacement for a trained authenticator who can literally determine an authentic bag from a fake one while blindfolded based on the smell of the bag.
That is why we always recommend enlisting the help of a professional authenticator when possible. However, if you want to skip the guesswork, feel free to browse our Louis Vuitton collection , all of which has been expertly authenticated and come with a money-back authenticity guarantee.
Other Publications. Sell Your Louis Vuitton Bags. Thank you for your comment. It is very hard to determine the authenticity without seeing and touching the actual product. If you bought it from an LV boutique, the chances are that your bag is real. That said, there were cases of fake designer bags sold via department stores as their return policy is relaxed.
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