Some bags look exactly the same to the untrained eye. There is a simple way to tell how old your Louis Vuitton bag is. All Louis Vuitton handbags have date codes embossed into the bag. These date codes help identify what factory the bag was made and around what time the item was made. However, items made before the 1980s do not have date codes ... rareform bags review
Louis Vuitton started using date codes and serial numbers in 1980, so no piece manufactured before then has either codes or numbers. If the bag you're looking at is supposed to date before 1980 and it has a number or code located anywhere on the bag, it's a fake.
Authentic Louis Vuitton handbags with alcantara linings may have date codes that are very hard to read or have disappeared altogether. This is sometimes the case for older bags or if the bags have had their linings cleaned. For a more in-depth information about date codes, Yoogi's has put together a complete guide to all things Louis Vuitton ...
Diane D'Amato worked with Louis Vuitton for years and learned how to spot an OG just by the touch and look of the bag. She explained to 1st Dibs that the handles and piping of real deal bags are made up of vachetta leather — a natural-toned, light brown cowhide. After some wear and a few weeks, that color changes to a dark brown.
All in all, I'm obsessed with my new bag. My Neverfull GM came in looking pristine (even better than the Fashionphile description) and I use it - no joke - weekly.
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