HOW TO SPOT A FAKE LOUIS VUITTON

How to spot a fake Louis Vuitton

If there's one flaw of this bag that defined fashion and style, it would be how it can be easily replicated by the opportunists, that's why a lot have been fooled, and much worse, people pay tons of cash for fake LV bags, that seemed so real.

So don't be fooled. Let me show you some of the ways that could help you find out if the LV bag you own or lusting over is authentic or not.

1. ORIGINAL LOUIS VUITTONS HAVE A KEY AND LOCK

- This is not accurate, because "SEVEN STAR REPLICAS" include a lock and key plus control cards. An original LV bag's padlock is in a matte gold color with two keys included. And the control cards are just small, and it's made of soft cardboard. LVs DON'T PROVIDE CONTROL CARDS THAT ARE SIZED LIKE THE REGULAR CARDS (Credit cards, ID cards, atm cards)

2. THE HANDLES AND PARTS MADE OF COWHIDE LEATHER SHOULD DARKEN IN A MATTER OF DAYS

- The flaps, zipper flap and handles are made of authentic cowhide leather. Cowhide leather oxidizes in a matter of days. It's that easy because the Louis Vuitton company doesn't put anything to preserve the leather, which will make it lose it's excellent texture. The oxidation process takes place when the bag is oftentimes used because the handles, zipper flap and flaps darken, because they are exposed to elements such as air, rain, pollution and dust. If the leather doesn't oxidize in a matter of days, then it's fake.

3. THE TRIMMINGS OF AN ORIGINAL LV IS COLORED RED

- Look at the trimmings of your LV bag's handles/ straps. It's the lining that holds the handles together. It's glossy and should be in the color red, which will turn into dark red when your bag oxidizes. If the red looks like the color brown or dark brown, or dark red upon purchase, then the bag is fake.

4. THE LV COMPANY DOESN'T CUT THE "LV" LOGO IN THEIR BAGS

- The LV logo is not printed in the bag in such a way where the "L" is only showing or the "V" is only showing or edges of the letters L and V are the only things showing on the edges of the bag. LV doesn't cut their logo name. If you find the bags have cut LV logos, then it's fake.

5. THE LV LOGO IS INVERTED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BAG

- Think of this, there is one big LV Monogram leather canvass and the LV letters are printed parallel to each other. Then the workers cut a portion of the leather to create an alma, bologne, speedy, trouville, etc. Then if they join the edges together by sewing the leather edges on the zipper, you'll get the picture that the LV letters are inverted on the other side, since the LV letters are printed parallel to each other. So if you fold a piece of leather, the other side will automatically be inverted (GOT IT?) :D

IT IS REALLY ADVISABLE THAT YOU BUY DIRECTLY FROM THE STORES OR FROM TRUSTED DIRECT SELLERS ONLY. IF PRICES ARE TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, CHANCES ARE, THESE ITEMS ARE FAKE.

LOUIS VUITTON OUTLETS OFFER FREE CONNOISSEURSHIP (AUTHENTICATION) SO YOU'LL KNOW IF AN LV BAG IS AUTHENTIC OR NOT.

IF DIRECT SELLERS REFUSE TO DO MEET-UPS AND STORE CONNOISSEURSHIP, IT'S BETTER NOT TO PURCHASE ANYMORE BECAUSE IF THE SELLER IS HONEST AND IF THEIR ITEMS ARE AUTHENTIC, THEY WILL BE WILLING TO MEET- UP FOR THE ITEM

IT'S ADVISABLE TO SEE THE ITEM FIRST BEFORE PAYING FOR IT (FOR ONLINE PURCHASING)

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR CHEAP, SECOND- HAND BUT AUTHENTIC PRADAS,LVS,BALENCIAGAS,DIORS,HERMES AND CHANELS, GO TO BAGAHOLIC'S BOUTIQUE IN NEW WORLD HOTEL. YOU'RE GUARANTEED TO SAVE AROUND 50- 70% OFF OF THE BOUTIQUE PRICE OF THE BAG. AND REST ASSURED, EVERYTHING IS ORIGINAL. :D