How to Authenticate a Louis Vuitton Bag (2024)

FAQs

How to check authenticity of Louis Vuitton bag? ›

Since 1980, the majority of genuine Louis Vuitton bags have a date/location stamp located on the inside of the bag. The location for the stamp will usually be on a small tab inside an interior pocket, the inside where the handles attach, or underneath a small interior flap.

Examine the bag for brand tags, authenticity labels, and serial numbers. Check to see if your bag has an inside tag with a brand name and a serial number on it (because almost all authentic purses will).

Assess the Hardware: High-end designer handbags feature high-quality hardware, such as zippers, clasps, and studs. Authentic hardware will be sturdy and have the brand's logo or name discreetly engraved. Inspect the Stitching: Authentic luxury handbags boast impeccable stitching, with even and precise threadwork.

You will find the Louis Vuitton code on the inside of the bag, usually hidden. Often the code is located on the side of the bag, close to the side seams of the bag or on the zip. It can be printed, for example in black, or stamped (mostly into Alcantara Leather). The Louis Vuitton Date Code is not unique!

Most obvious is the color of the leather on the fake bag, which attempts to mimic the Louis Vuitton By the Pool collection; the color doesn't match the real deal. Another red flag is the stitching on the fake Onthego – it uses low-quality, overly shiny threads that don't meet LV's high standards.

A certificate of authenticity is important for things like jewelry, artwork, and autographs. This is a slip of paper certifying your object is authentic, and not a forgery or fake. You will need to contact a professional authenticator in your given field in order to receive your certificate.

Entrupy is an advanced AI based authentication service designed to authenticate designer handbags and accessories anytime, anywhere.

Biometric authentication

Biometric authentication requires individuals to authenticate themselves by using their unique biometric features, such as voice, fingerprints (Touch-ID), or facial recognition.

Another way that a pawn shop can authenticate a designer bag is by checking the stitching. Many high-end designer bags have unique stitching patterns that are difficult to replicate. The pawn shop can compare the stitching on the bag to pictures of stitching patterns from other designer bags to see if they match.

How much does it cost to get a designer bag authenticated? ›

Handbag Authentication | Verify Luxury Brands $45 Per Bag.

Authentic Louis Vuitton Bags always include a stamp that says “Louis Vuitton” and “made in France” (or another country if it was made elsewhere) underneath it. If your bag is missing this stamp, then it is likely a fake. Look for the stamp pressed directly into the leather of your bag.

Can I check the LV bags by serial number? No, Louis Vuitton handbags do not have serial numbers; instead, they have "date codes" stamped on interior tags or directly on the interior linings.

No, Louis Vuitton handbags do not have serial numbers; instead, they have "date codes" stamped on interior tags or directly on the interior linings. Therefore, you cannot check an LV bag by its serial number.

New Louis Vuitton bags will have precise and durable stitching that will not show any loose threads. The handles of each bag are seamed together with a special glue that bonds the leather. Any sloppy craftsmanship such as extra (visible) glue and loose stitching is an indication that the bag may be fake.

The only individuals who have access to the date code information of your handbag are Louis Vuitton associates only. However, your phone is an RFID reader, and can scan to see if there is a microchip embedded into your handbag. The app you need is NFC Tools and can be downloaded from the App Store.