How do I know if my Louis Vuitton is authentic?

How to Tell a Real Louis Vuitton From a Fake

1. Examine the Shape, Proportions and Posture.
2. Look Closely at the Stitching Quality and Pattern:
3. Check the Material, Hardware and Build Quality:
4. Inspect the Stamping, Shape and Size of the Font:
5. Make Sure the Date Code is Correct:

How do I find out the name of my Louis Vuitton bag?

All contemporary Louis Vuitton handbags produced from the early 1980s onwards should have date codes located either on interior tags or directly on the interior linings. This also gives the name and place of where the bag was manufactured.

Do real Louis Vuitton zippers ever have a YKK on them?

Louis Vuitton doesn’t use YKK zippers – or any other brand, for that matter. The high-fashion company manufactures its own zippers for use on its luxurious bags, jackets, and accessories. They’re stamped with either the LV emblem or simply the words, ‘Louis Vuitton’.

Do all LV bags have a serial number?

First things first: all modern Louis Vuitton items have date codes. LV bags do not have serial numbers, instead, Louis Vuitton handbags have “date codes” stamped on interior tags or directly on interior linings or in a hidden location on the exterior of the bag.

Why Louis Vuitton bags are so expensive?

LV bags are waterproof and fireproof. Canvas is used for waterproofing and PVC is used to fireproof the bags. This is one of the reasons why LV bags are so expensive. Louis Vuitton bags are half the price in France as they are in China, so a lot of Chinese shoppers buy them while on vacation in France.

Is a LV bag worth it?

Best value The canvas is so easy to maintain that an LV bag can be worn for decades. It’s also relatively well priced for a designer bag, as it’s not as expensive as Chanel or Dior. Oh and not to forget, Louis Vuitton bags maintain their value perfectly, so the resale value is pretty high.

Do LV employees get discount?

The brand said they will be putting a stop to staff discounts as high as 90 percent for unsold products, with reductions now being capped at 75 percent. Louis Vuitton’s business model involves never selling at discount in stores, but this could change as they now need to find a way to move excess inventory.

Is Louis Vuitton worth the money?

And by that we mean extremely durable. The canvas is so easy to maintain that an LV bag can be worn for decades. It’s also relatively well priced for a designer bag, as it’s not as expensive as Chanel or Dior. Oh and not to forget, Louis Vuitton bags maintain their value perfectly, so the resale value is pretty high.