*CLOSED* Authenticate This Loewe

[pursekitten]

@muchstuff This expert seller has a vintage lambskin and suede hobo on Vestiaire that looks like your bag. The serial number starts with 02, and the stitches also appear a little too tight, so those two details check out. There are differences with your bag that raise my suspicions, though. The Vestiaire bag has a:

• Clear, untarnished silver-tone Loewe tag on the inside
• Clean, clear, and evenly spaced serial number stamping on the interior leather tag
• Loewe logo on both sides of the interior zipper pull
• Deeply stamped and centered Loewe name on the silver ring (on the strap)

Your bag doesn't give me the right vibes. What does your bag feel like and is it also lambskin? You could compare your bag to the other photos of the Vestiaire hobo in detail, and if you still feel a little strange about your bag, return it to Posh with a detailed explanation and photos.

Hope everything works out!

 

[pursekitten]

Hello! Could someone please authenticate this elephant bag?

Hi! The only thing that gives me pause about this bag is the unclear serial stamping compared to a bag listed on Farfetch. Are there 6 digits in the serial number? Is it possible to get close-up photos of all the hardware logos for a comparison?

 

[muchstuff]

@muchstuff This expert seller has a vintage lambskin and suede hobo on Vestiaire that looks like your bag. The serial number starts with 02, and the stitches also appear a little too tight, so those two details check out. There are differences with your bag that raise my suspicions, though. The Vestiaire bag has a:

• Clear, untarnished silver-tone Loewe tag on the inside
• Clean, clear, and evenly spaced serial number stamping on the interior leather tag
• Loewe logo on both sides of the interior zipper pull
• Deeply stamped and centered Loewe name on the silver ring (on the strap)

Your bag doesn't give me the right vibes. What does your bag feel like and is it also lambskin? You could compare your bag to the other photos of the Vestiaire hobo in detail, and if you still feel a little strange about your bag, return it to Posh with a detailed explanation and photos.

Hope everything works out!

Thanks, I’ve done some research as well and I’m comfortable that it’s authentic. If you look at the position of the zipper pull in the two pics you can see that you’re looking at the same side in both pics. The rings holding on the strap have the logo stamped on them three times, you can just see the logo repeated on the ring on the bag you’ve posted as well. As to the clarity of the leather stamp, I’ve seen enough Bal heat stamps that have been less than crisp but were on authentic bags. My tag is actually pretty clear IRL. More importantly the fonts match. Even the corners of the tags are cut in the same fashion. The leather on my bag is wonderfully soft and all details of the bag are very well made. It was the lining that threw me off but, like the VC bag, I’ve seen a couple others with the same lining. Many thanks for the link and your thoughts, I’ll check out that other bag in depth.

 

[pursekitten]

Thanks, I’ve done some research as well and I’m comfortable that it’s authentic. If you look at the position of the zipper pull in the two pics you can see that you’re looking at the same side in both pics. The rings holding on the strap have the logo stamped on them three times, you can just see the logo repeated on the ring on the bag you’ve posted as well. As to the clarity of the leather stamp, I’ve seen enough Bal heat stamps that have been less than crisp but were on authentic bags. My tag is actually pretty clear IRL. More importantly the fonts match. Even the corners of the tags are cut in the same fashion. The leather on my bag is wonderfully soft and all details of the bag are very well made. It was the lining that threw me off but, like the VC bag, I’ve seen a couple others with the same lining. Many thanks for the link and your thoughts, I’ll check out that other bag in depth.

That's good to hear! Thank goodness everything feels right IRL. That's a lovely find!

 

[muchstuff]

That's good to hear! Thank goodness everything feels right IRL. That's a lovely find!

Thank you! Sadly it’s smaller than I thought it would be (seller measured the wider top of the bag instead of the base for the width measurement) so will probably rehome her. Good news is that I found her larger sister, just trying to determine if the colour is the same (over lit photos on the website!)

 

[doni]

Hello. Quite some time ago (more than a year) I ran across a little saddle bag that I put away and promptly forgot about. Covid and all you know. Well I just got it out today to see what I could find out about it. which is nothing!
I don’t even know if it is authentic, although it seems really well done. Lovely luxurious suede interior. Seems vintage. There doesn’t seem to be any kind of serial number.
any help for me?
Thanks so much!
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I wouldn’t authenticate but your bag looks very typical from 90s (even late 80s) Loewe. That tarnishing of the hardware is normal. The embossing is beautiful and so is the interior, enjoy!

 

[doni]

Hey everyone!
I have this Loewe bag that I got at a store and I was wondering if it was authentic. Everything looks right but one of the tags that it came with has some Chinese on it which threw me off. The serial number says 061507. Thanks!View attachment 5011906View attachment 5011907View attachment 5011908View attachment 5011909View attachment 5011910View attachment 5011912View attachment 5011913View attachment 5011914

I am afraid this does not seem authentic to me... This bag is called the V Bag (not triangle) and some details are different. The label also looks off...

 

[pursekitten]

I am afraid this does not seem authentic to me... This bag is called the V Bag (not triangle) and some details are different. The label also looks off...

@LBrown793 I agree. This V bag also seems to have deeply over-stamped logos and serial number. Does it have the Loewe name on the strap like the photo below? And if it does, is the logo lightly stamped or over-stamped?

 

[Molly0]

I wouldn’t authenticate but your bag looks very typical from 90s (even late 80s) Loewe. That tarnishing of the hardware is normal. The embossing is beautiful and so is the interior, enjoy!

Thankyou! I’m a lover of vintage & I will definitely enjoy using it this summer.

 

[honey.dew]

The tag does look a little too deeply stamped but the fonts, glazing, and stitches look on point. The puzzle piece spacing on the front look evenly space. The zipper logo looks evenly spaced and stamped too.

To be fair, puzzle pieces are laser cut but each bag is handmade so there may be one or two minor imperfections. Check if:

+ The white stitching on the top of the handle is neatly stitched to the caramel/tan stitching on the underside of the handle*
(the stitching is finessed in a way that the white and caramel/tan thread loop together—still geeking out about this detail)
+ There's white stitching on the top of zipper pulls and caramel/tan stitching on the underside of the zipper pulls
+ There's white stitching on one side of the strap and caramel/tan stitching on the other side
+ All puzzle pieces are evenly spaced and lay flat
+ All lujado/glazing is evenly applied

*I've noticed most dups don't even use white stitching on the top handle, strap, or zipper pulls.

If all of the above checks out, I wouldn't worry with 24S/LVMH.

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Wow thanks for the detailed analysis! The different coloured stitching is amazing! I never would have noticed otherwise tbh

 

[gbourg425]

Hello! Could I have help authenticating this Loewe Puzzle?

 

[despair]

Hello! Could I have help authenticating this Loewe Puzzle?

It would be better if you can share clearer photos of the hardware. Also, how is the hand-feel of the leather? That's usually one of the easiest ways to start to determine the authenticity of a Puzzle you have on hand (assuming you took these pictures)...

 

[gbourg425]

It would be better if you can share clearer photos of the hardware. Also, how is the hand-feel of the leather? That's usually one of the easiest ways to start to determine the authenticity of a Puzzle you have on hand (assuming you took these pictures)...

thanks for the reply! Unfortunately it’s the seller’s photos, not mine. I will request some better photos of the hardware. Do you have a site you recommend for Loewe authentication?

 

[despair]

thanks for the reply! Unfortunately it’s the seller’s photos, not mine. I will request some better photos of the hardware. Do you have a site you recommend for Loewe authentication?

I haven't had to use any so far, but I heard some people use Legit Grails.

 

[gbourg425]

I haven't had to use any so far, but I heard some people use Legit Grails.

Thanks... just submitted it to them! Here are some more pics from the seller. Not sure if these are helpful.