Understanding Louis Vuitton Bags

Louis Vuitton bags are one of the most popular designer bags in the world. They have the following characteristics:

Characteristics of the bags

Expensive: since they are made from expensive materials, they tend to be expensive. According to the makers, the units are made from high quality boa, lambskin, camel skin, or crocodile. Due to their high quality nature, they tend to be smooth and feel soft.

Vachetta leather trim: the trim on all Louis Vuitton bags is Vachetta leather. The trim tans naturally as the bag ages.

Monogram: the units have a monogram that is carefully placed and consistent on all the pieces. Since the "LV" monogram is perfectly done, it's never crooked or cut off.

Consistent leather: the leather used in making the bags is one solid piece that starts from the back and ends at the front. When you look at the units, you won't see a seam in the middle of the bag.

No tags: the units don't come with tags. In rare cases when they come with them, the tags are never attached to the bag; they are placed in the dust bag or purse. The dust bag bearing the tag usually has the Louis Vuitton logo in the center. In most of the cases the dust bag has an envelope or drawstring style.

How to spot a fake bag

Know the bag: you need to remember the features I mentioned above. If the unit you want to buy doesn't have the above features, chances are that it's not real.

In addition to the above features you should also be wary of other obvious indicators. For example, you should avoid a bag that has gold feet on the bottom as there is no real bag that has gold feet at the bottom. A Louis Vuitton unit is smooth from the back to the front and doesn't have any extra hardware.

Take a look at the handles: all real units are professionally stitched and you will never see a loose thread. The handles are seemed together using special glue that bonds the leather. If you notice any loose thread, chances are that the bag isn't real.

Conclusion

This is what you need to know about Louis Vuitton bags. To avoid being ripped off you should buy the units from a reputable store. Signature monogram canvas, Takashi murakami collection, and Damier Graphite canvas are the most replicated; therefore, you should be very careful when buying them.