How do you tell if a Louis vuitton is fake?

Answer 1

hey! I have two Louis Vuitton bags, one Speedy 30 and one Pochette Accessoirres. Here are a few ways to tell if a Louis Vuitton bag is a fake:

1. stitching- the stitching on an authentic LV will be extremely uniform, even, and symmetrical. The thread used on the monogram canvas should be a yellow-gold colour.

2. handles- if the handles come wrapped in plastic or tissue, it is most likely fake. Real LVs will come in a dust bag but normally will not be wrapped in tissue or plastic. Also, the leather on authentic LVs is made of cowhide and should feel soft to the touch. The leather will also darken over time.

3. price- if the price seems too good to be true, it probably is. Louis Vuitton does not hold sales and no one with a real LV is going to sell it cheap- I would not take any chances to save money by buying off ebay, etc. I would but it right from Louis Vuitton so there is no doubt that it's real.

4. logos- on some bags, such as the speedy, the logos will be upside down on one side because Louis Vuitton makes the sides with one continuous piece of leather, which means one side is flipped. Also, the logos should be evenly spaced and symmetrical on both sides. The logos should be spaced so they do not fall under a handle, etc.

5. locks- most authentic LV bags DO NOT have locks on them- check the Louis Vuitton website and compare the pictures of the real bag to the other one- they should be identical. If not, don't buy the other one!

6. The fabric on the inside should be soft and good-quality. For the monogram canvas bags, it should be a light tan color and shouldn't have a print on it.

Hope this helped!