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How can you tell if a Louis Vuitton purse is real?
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There are a few signs you can look for to determine whether your Louis Vuitton purse is real or fake. Authentic Louis Vuitton bags have a soft Vachetta leather trim that ages to a rich golden-brown color — fake LV bags might have a pink or orange hue to the leather or stiff leather that feels like plastic. The heat stamps on genuine Louis Vuitton bags have crisp edges and evenly sized and spaced letters in only one font, while fakes may have uneven heat stamps with blurred letters. The zipper pulls and larger pieces of hardware on a Louis Vuitton bag have the logo placed in a central position, and all of the hardware on the bag should match. Louis Vuitton bags made after 1980 have a date code that begins with two letters to indicate where it was made, followed by four numbers that indicate the date the product was made. Shop a collection of authentic Louis Vuitton purses from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
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Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Retiro PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Brand- Louis Vuitton
Model- Retiro PM
Product Type- Shoulder, Tote
Serial Number- AR****
Age- Circa 2011
Accompanied By- Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Shoulder Strap
Colour- Brown
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By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
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By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
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Louis Vuitton 2009 Red Vernis Leather Monogram Pegase 45 Suitcase
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
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Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
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