Because many datecodes provide the country origin of this bag, this can be another checkpoint for authentication. But most Louis Vuitton bags still in circulation will have a datecode.ĭatecodes can provide the date and place of manufacture of the bag. Louis Vuitton in and after 2021 frequently do not have datecodes either. DatecodeĪll Louis Vuitton bags before the early 1980s did not come with a datecode. Authentic clasp is on the left, while the fake clasp is on the right. Notice how clean and crisp the lettering and imprinting on the authentic hardware is compared to the replicas. Observing how clean and precise the imprinting is on hardware will also be a giveaway for many fakes. In general, most fake Louis Vuitton bags will have very poor quality hardware. Hardware Authentic zipper is on the left, while the counterfeit zipper is on the right. Further authentication steps would be required to weed out this fake. Notice how this stamping does not appear to have any mistakes.
The last (4th) fake Louis Vuitton stamp is from a better counterfeit. For instance, oval O's instead of round O's, the size of the O's, the space between the T's, and width of the imprint.
Notice how the first three fake Louis Vuitton stamps all have obvious errors. Next up, are some counterfeits that you can compare to: These are all FAKE Louis Vuitton stamps. *There are rare exceptions to the above rules.* Study the general font used and how it is aligned. Lettering should be thin to somewhat thin, clear and very crisp.ĥ. The T's are almost touching each other or are so close that it looks like it.Ĥ. The O's are very round and look bigger than the L.ģ. The main Louis Vuitton stamp is very important for authentication, and oftentimes it can easily allow you to determine that a bag is fake.Ģ. Louis Vuitton Stamping These are all AUTHENTIC Louis Vuitton stamps. Unless you're really familiar with LV, it is just too much! So, let's look at 3 of the most important authentication features that apply to ALL Louis Vuitton bags. When authenticating Louis Vuitton purses, there are many details to study: leather, stitch trim, inside lining, hardware details, monogram pattern/alignment, d-rings, etc, etc. So, we put together an easy beginner's guide to authenticating Louis Vuitton bags. With all of this, authentication can be overwhelming. They have produced many different lines of bags throughout the years canvas monogram, epi, vernis, damier azur just to name a few of their outside finishes. Louis Vuitton is the most counterfeited designer out there. Learn more about Louis Vuitton's history with this great book.Easy Louis Vuitton Bag Authentication Guide Spain: BC (2015 onwards), CA, JJ (mostly straps), LO, LB, LM, LW, GI, UB Italy: BC, BO, CE, FO, MA, PL, RC, RE, SA, TB, TD, NZ Country Codesįrance: A0, A1, A2, AA, AAS (Special Order), AH, AN, AR, AS, BA, BE, BJ, BU, DR, DU, CO, CT, ET, FL, LM (2019 onwards), LA (2019 onwards) LW, MB, MI, NO, RA, RI, SA, SD, SF, SL, SN, SP, SR, TJ, TH, TR, TS, TY, VI, VX After the country code loetters, the first and third number indicate the week, and the second and fourth number indicate the year. The week is now represented instead of the month of manufacturing. 2007 – present (2021)The format of the numbering system was changed again in 2007. The first and third number indicate the month, and the second and fourth represent the year. The letters showing the country code were moved to the front of the date code. 1990 – 2006The date code system was changed in the early 90s. The first to numbers show year, the last 1-2 numbers show the month, followed by the country. Mid – Late 1980sLouis Vuitton began using letters in the date codes in the mid 1980's. The initial two numbers show the year, and the 1-2 numbers show the month. 1982 – Mid 1980sLouis Vuitton began utilizing 3- or 4-digit codes to show the year and month in which the product was made. Date Codesīefore 1982Louis Vuitton did not use date codes prior to 1982. Date codes have changed over the years and typically include both a factory location and a month/year or week/year combination for when the bag was made.