How can I tell the difference between an authentic Louis Vuitton bag and an imitation?
I would be happy to give you a 1–2–3 sequence but it’s not that easy.The key to difining a fake is knowing the original bag, all its details. So it really depends on the bag. The first thing you need to check if this model exists. You can do that via old Louis Vuitton catalogs. However, there are some things that generally are wrong in fake Louis Vuitton items.1) The date code. The date code is not the only factor that proves bag to be authentic or not but it’s very important. Use a Louis Vuitton date code checker here a[1]nd see if your code is valid. If the date code says that the bag was released in 2008, use a catalog to check if the bag was really available in 2008. If the date code implies that the bag was manufactured in Spain, check the ‘made in’ plate to see if that’s the case.2) The heatstamp.This is an image of an AUTHENTIC Louis Vuitton ‘made in’ heatstamp in recent bags (from 2000 onwards).It is little bit different but I bet you can see a pattern here. The leather plate is nice and has sharp edges. The O is very round, V and N are very sharp on the bottom. This heatstamp may be embossed on the leather on onto the lining, it is different depending on the model. Still you may compare the font on your bag to these pics and see if they match.Here are some FAKE LVs just for reference to see the difference.3) Hardware and stitching quality.Here’s a comparison of an authentic Louis Vuitton Pallas with a fake one, but I am gonna illustrate just the hardware part. The left picture is of an authentic bag. See the difference in quality?All in all, to be able to tell real Louis Vuitton items from fakes you need to check that there are no red flags:1) Have knowledge of Louis Vuitton product lines (catalogs & forums) to know if this model ever existed. If that’s a real model, check.3) Check the quality of the bag to see if there are red flags. Does stitching seem to have high quality? Are there any loose threads? Is glazing dark red, not just strawberry jam red?4) Check the ‘made in’ tag to see if there are red flags. Is the font correct?5) Check the date code. Is it valid? Is it in line with what ‘made in’ tag says?These are the primary steps. But of course to be able to tell real bags from fakes you need experience. So in case you ever need help - I’ll be glad to help.Footnotes[1] Bagaholic TV: Buy Authentic Preloved Louis Vuitton Bags
Is this louis vuitton bag real?
It looks real. :) + it doesn't have to say 'Made in France' not all real Louis Vuitton bags are made in France.
Is This Louis Vuitton Bag Authentic or Fake?
Take them to a Certified LV dealer. Were they bought on eBay, Etsy, Amazon, Asos Market, street vendors, or online store? Kiosk @ the mall? NOT REAL. Were they bought @ Certified Louis Vuitton dealer like Saks, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, department stores in your city? THEY'RE REAL. Those stores don't sell fake Designer Labels.
Do Louis Vuitton papillon bags have a cloth interior?
Did the leather handles oxidize as you wore the bag more?(real LV handles change from light to dark honey brown with use).. or are the handles EVEN leather? - yes, there should be a cloth material inside along with a date and serial code.. as far as it saying LOUIS VUITTON PARIS..." inside, well it varies by the type of lv bag. also check and see if the gold buttons say LOUIS VUITTON , its all about the small detail - Vuitton is not sold at many stores, really just on elux.com and the Vuitton Boutiques.(their own stores) - the bag you are talking about costs more than 1,200 if its real. you know honestly how much you paid for it and where you got it.. the quality, stitching and workmanship are dead giveaways if the bag is authentic or not. by the way it feels and smells, its very easy to tell the difference. is it cheap vinyl or sturdy lv canvas? however there are also replicas that look almost the same as an authentic one, but one or two things may be slighty off (different detail, interior etc.) and please dont even consider buying off IOffer. no authentics there, so dont bother comparing those pics either. what i suggest doing is getting clear STOCK pictures from online of the bag you have and do a comparision. there are alot of different ways you could tell. if theres an LV store near you, you could get it inspected for authenticity (however, ive heard stories of the bags being taken away if they were of replica quality since they are illegal) Good luck also with finding your new Vuitton bag.
Louis vuitton bag EXPERTS!!!!!?
Ok i read this article once that says if it says louis vuitton on the zippers its real and if it says LV its fake so look for that. And also where did you get it? cuz if its from ebay or something im almost guaranteed its fake. unless its frm like a department store or louis vuitton i wouldnt trust it to be real
Louis vuitton cabas mezzo bag?
All you have to do is look at the tag. if it says louis vuitton and it spells it right, it's real. if it spells it with one "t" in vuitton, like louis vuiton, (which i've seen) then it's fake. you see, if it has two t's and its fake, then the person would get charged like ten million dollars and might get arrested for copyright and impersonating a designer. Good luck
Is it true that Louis Vuitton burns all their unsold bags?
It's not entirely true.As you may know, Louis Vuitton doesn't have sales (at least not public sales) they either sell a product at a given price or discontinue it. This is to make sure that everybody pays the same price for an item.But before the burning, they organize private sales for Louis Vuitton employees that other LVMH employees can also attend sometimes.So about twice a year, they will gather all of the discontinued items in all available sizes in a big warehouse and let the employees buy them at a very low price, even at cost! And under strict rules: you may buy gifts for someone but they track each item and if your gift ends up in Ebay they know who to ask.The items are very carefully chosen by a dedicated team and may have been discontinued from stores for many years. But they will keep offering them to employees until they decide it's not worth it anymore.When this happens, they will effectively destroy them!While it may seem like a crazy move, it's actually a well thought business decision.Luxury items are considered luxury for their scarcity. By destroying the remaining, you control the demand and your goods won't flood the market and end up in places you won't like or bad for your image.