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How to Spot Fake Louis Vuitton Handbags

Designer checkered handbag in brown tones.

How can you tell if the Louis Vuitton handbag that you are about to buy online is not a fake? Follow these 6 simple steps to verify the authenticity of your purchase. Always ask the seller to use the youVerify app prior to purchase. It's Smarter Selling & Safer Shopping.

Branded Dust Bag

New Louis Vuitton handbags are accompanied by a branded dust bag. Design & colour may vary according to year & style but most are brown or tan with Louis Vuitton stated in capitals.

Date Code

Aside from vintage (Pre 1980) handbags, all Louis Vuitton handbags feature a date code on the interior. It records date & more recently place of manufacture.

Brown leather tag with embossed text 'SP2142' and a gold snap button on a red fabric background.

Quality of Stitching

The stitching on a Louis Vuitton handbag will be of the very highest quality. It will be straight, neat, evenly spaced and cleanly finished.

Close-up of a patterned handbag strap and fastener.

Condition of Hardware

Where featured on a Louis Vuitton handbag, the hardware will be made of solid metal & should not flake or chip. Some pieces may be engraved & if so the the engraving will be clean with a high quality finish.

Close-up of a gold-colored clasp on a textured handbag.

Inclusion of Card

New Louis Vuitton handbags are often accompanied by a small card detailing the materials used.

Louis Vuitton label detailing material composition

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