A short leg the bottom of the Ls. Os that are round and bigger than the L. Ts that are so close they appear to be touching. Lettering that is thin and crisp.
Be aware that bags made prior to 1980 will not have a date code, so this will not help you to authenticate a vintage bag. [3] X Research source There are many different letter codes to indicate the region of a country that the bag was made in, so you might have to look up the code to figure out if it matches the “made” in stamp. For example, “MI,” “SD,” “TH,” and “VI” are all letter codes for different regions of France.
Note that if the logo is hidden or cut off any where it is likely a knockoff. The other designs on a Louis Vuitton bag might be cut off at some places, but the LV logo will not be cut off on an authentic bag. [5] X Research source
Keep in mind that this only applies to Louis Vuitton bags that feature the logo on them. If your bag lacks this, then it won’t be a reliable way to authenticate the bag.
Clean, precise printing on the hardware. You should be able to easily make out the words Louis Vuitton on the bag’s zipper pull and other hardware features. LV logos printed on the snaps if the bag has snaps. If the bag has snaps, but they don’t have a logo on them, then it is likely a fake.
For example, if the bag was supposedly made in the 1990s, then the handles should be a deep shade of brown. If they are still a light tan or white, then the bag is a fake.
For example, if the thread is brown or black, it’s likely a fake. The stitching should look very neat and even as well. If the stitching is sloppy, the bag is likely a knockoff. [10] X Research source
Depending on the specific design, a real Louis Vuitton bag may be lined with other textiles, such as cross-grain leather, polyester, or microfiber suede.
Avoid sellers with negative feedback, zero feedback, or private feedback. Avoid sellers who have a no return policy as this indicates that they don’t guarantee the quality of their products.
You can find used Louis Vuitton bags for less than brand new ones, but these bags may also be quite expensive if they are rare or coveted by collectors.
Also, don’t buy Louis Vuitton purses from street vendors, since the company does not permit street vendors to carry their merchandise. These bags are most likely fake.
