how can you tell when a louis vuitton is a fake?

[myztic]

I know that there is an authentication thread here but i'd love to know how you would know (just by looking) that a louis vuitton is a fake. I went out today and saw maybe every third person holding a louis vuitton bag... was pretty interesting to see.

How does one know when a bag they receive as a gift is real or fake?
I purchased my first LV a few days ago(yay!)... since it was purchased from louis vuitton store directly i know i dont need to authenticate how 'real' it is

 

[CookieLady]

I think it's a long education process. Fashionphile apparently has a guide on how to spot a fake.

I'm sure there must have been threads on this before!

 

[Bunifa]

For me, I can just tell! It's hard to put it into words but I'm pretty good at spotting fake!

 

[Minteva]

I think for real mono bags and SLG, the 'LV' shouldn't be cut off at the seams.

I don't know too much either hehe

 

[jenniletv]

You just have to know your stuff. There's really no manual here or anything. We that know just know what to look for and what looks "off" to us.

 

[mrs moulds]

Experience and research. I would visit a boutique to see and touch a real LV and visit the website offen. Becoming familar with the product will help. For the most part, whenever I spot a fake is due to a style and material that is not indicative with Louis Vuitton.

 

[Alba109]

I think for real mono bags and SLG, the 'LV' shouldn't be cut off at the seams.

I don't know too much either hehe

This doesn't apply to all bags, keep in mind.

 

[Amy Bredemus]

It takes a good eye and ALOT of knowledge. I have been taken to the cleaners before on an uber-fake, so I always get a second opinion nowadays!

 

[Shopaholicmania]

Experience and research. I would visit a boutique to see and touch a real LV and visit the website offen. Becoming familar with the product will help.

Exactly what i do.
With many touches of the bags, reading here and there, once you spot a fake, you will some how know it naturally...

 

[solai]

I think for real mono bags and SLG, the 'LV' shouldn't be cut off at the seams.

That's not true with ALL styles as the Galliera has LVs that are cut off. It depends on the style of the bag.

 

[lelliebunny]

It takes a good eye and ALOT of knowledge. I have been taken to the cleaners before on an uber-fake, so I always get a second opinion nowadays!

same here. ugh.

 

[luxery baby]

I can usually tell by handles. Alot of times the handles look plastic like.

 

[ChrisDao]

I think for real mono bags and SLG, the 'LV' shouldn't be cut off at the seams.

I don't know too much either hehe

This isn't always true. Like someone else said, the galleria has cut off LV symbols, as well as the pocket agenda for mono and the small agenda in vernis and mono.

 

[Alexis168]

From knowledge and from using LV long enough, I guess. I can spot a fake from far away.

 

[DesigningStyle]

As a rule on tPF we do not discuss what does or does not make a bag authentic.