How To: Spot Fake Louis Vuitton Handbags

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.

Step 1: 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.

Step 2: 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.

Step 3: 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.

Step 4: 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.

Step 5: Inclusion of Card

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

Step 6: Download Our App