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How can you tell if a Louis Vuitton purse is real?

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How can you tell if a Louis Vuitton purse is real?
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
LOUIS VUITTON white red red Epi leather NEVERFULL MM Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
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LOUIS VUITTON silver Monogram Vernis leather FLOWER PORTEMONNAIE CARRE Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
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2010s Italian Wallets

LOUIS VUITTON Rouge Monogram Giant Escale NEVERFULL MM Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM tote in Rouge Monogram Giant Escalade Canvas showcases a vibrant red and pink tie-dye print inspired by the Japanese shibori technique,...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton presidential briefcasein monogram canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Elegant Louis Vuitton monogrammed canvas briefcase with large, comfortable leather handle. Closed by a solid brass lock, it is accompanied by two crafted brass trunk latches. Its tri...
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1980s Briefcases and Attachés

Louis Vuitton Porte monnaie Zippy LV Monogram and leather compact wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
Louis Vuitton Zippy coin purse in brown monogram canvas, matching grained leather interior with 2 large gusseted compartments, 2 flat pockets and 4 card slots, gold metal zip closure...
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2010s French Wallets

LOUIS VUITTON Caramel brown Monogram canvas MANHATTAN NM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Manhattan NM bag in classic Monogram canvas and Caramel brown leather combines timeless elegance with utilitarian detail. It features structured fla...
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

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