How to Tell if Your Louis Vuitton is Fake
Many unsuspecting budget fashionistas spend up to $1000 on “authentic” Louis Vuitton bags that turn out to be fakes. Before purchasing your bag, read these basic rules to determine whether or not your Louis Vuitton is fake.
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I love how everyone has expressed how much money their HUSBANDS make, obviously not making enough of their own to speak of. Quit wasting time talking about your dumb handbags, get an education and some money of your own.
Really great points here! I hope everyone pays attention and puts fake bags to stop. Not only are they illegal, but in most cases you can tell they are fake! Real bags will last a lifetime, so invest in quality.
Good tips. Also if the bottom of the V touches the L it’s fake. And if it doesn’t have the same pattern all the way around it’s fake.
I am having trouble finding where my bag was made, and when which is leading me to believe its fake. Someone went WAY out of there way to make it look authentic if so, There is a small leather tag inside with the letters and numbers VA0350 it is a blue denim GLOBE SHOPPER CABAS TRUNKS BAG The numbers dont make any sense to me, and was wondering if someone could help out. I have plenty of picstures as well, if needed, THANKS
i have a louis vuitton purse with lv in it in dif, colors an i a tan threading his name spelled out, on it an a sticker in side sewn with his full name an saying made in paris is this real or fake,,,my sonin law bought it for me for 600,,if you could help some one get back to me, thank you it,s large deep purse it has a lock with a black leather tossle in side has his name stamped on all the clasps to close it an on the tossle holder
I just purchased a bag not sure it is real. Inside tag says M51127.
I have a huge LV duffel bag and i dont know whether or not its real. My sister got it in a box full of things someone gave her about 4 or 5 years ago and i talked her out of it. Ive read about how to tell if its real or not but im still unsure and how do i know what it is worth if it is real. Its definately real leather inside. The bottom of the V does not touch the L. Its got a lock on the zipper and All zippers have LV on them. All studs or buttons have Louis Vuitton on them. What else do i look for and any idea what its worth?
Heather: That is just nasty. I DO have an education, also a husband that makes money. Chill out girl, you might meet a “love of your life, hubbie” someday; but not with an attitude like that. Those that write in here are just curious. If you are not interested, why are you visiting the site?
the inside of the purse os always suppose to have red lining and if the handles change colors then u Deff know that it isn’t real the seams should be perfect and the inside should be soft not beige hard Ect ..!!
Actually, it says “if the straps “DO” change, it’s def authentic!
as an overseas worker, usually i see genuine LV with tag inside its pocket., also it shows the name paris and made from which city…
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