Difference Between Fake and Real Louis Vuitton

Fakes are made from pleather and vinyl; they may feel rough and stiff. A real Louis Vuitton is smooth and feels soft. Trim: Louis Vuitton trim is done is Vachetta leather and tans naturally as the bag ages. Most fakes are done in a light tan trim or a fake aged trim that will not change with age.

1. How do you know if a Louis Vuitton bag is real?
2. Do all real Louis Vuitton bags have a serial number?
3. Does Louis Vuitton use YKK zippers?
4. Where is the date code on a Louis Vuitton?
5. Does every Louis Vuitton bag have a date code?
6. What is so special about YKK zippers?
7. Did Louis Vuitton use Eclair zipper?
8. Why do all zippers say YKK?

How do you know if a Louis Vuitton bag is real?

How to Tell a Real Louis Vuitton From a Fake

1. Examine the Shape, Proportions and Posture. When you purchase a luxury bag like a Louis Vuitton, you are paying for top-notch quality. ...
2. Look Closely at the Stitching Quality and Pattern: ...
3. Check the Material, Hardware and Build Quality: ...
4. Inspect the Stamping, Shape and Size of the Font: ...
5. Make Sure the Date Code is Correct:

Do all real Louis Vuitton bags have a serial number?

First things first: all modern Louis Vuitton items have date codes. LV bags do not have serial numbers, instead, Louis Vuitton handbags have "date codes" stamped on interior tags or directly on interior linings or in a hidden location on the exterior of the bag.

Does Louis Vuitton use YKK zippers?

Louis Vuitton has not used YKK or other branded zippers since 1991--the back of authentic Louis Vuitton zippers will be blank. Louis Vuitton hardware always has a flawless finish when new.

Where is the date code on a Louis Vuitton?

Louis Vuitton Date Code Locations on the Most Popular Bags

Louis Vuitton Speedy bag – The date code is located inside. Lift up the internal pocket and you'll see the code stamped on a leather tab. Authentic Louis Vuitton Speedy Bag Serial Date Code Under Internal Pocket.

Does every Louis Vuitton bag have a date code?

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.

What is so special about YKK zippers?

As Seth Stevenson wrote in Slate, "YKK makes incredibly dependable zippers, ships them on time without fail, offers a wide range of colors, materials, and styles, and never gets badly undercut on price." Because of its reliability, YKK is popular for manufacturers.

Did Louis Vuitton use Eclair zipper?

Prior to 1991, Louis Vuitton did use zippers from TALON, ECLAIR, and C&C. If you see one of these names etched onto the back of a zipper, then check the date code. If it is a pre-1991 bag, the branded zippers might actually be evidence of its authenticity.

Why do all zippers say YKK?

YKK, it turns out, is a Japanese company. (It stands for Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha–far too long to print on a zipper.) It's got about half of the world's zipper business. And it has a zipper factory in Macon, Georgia, where they make about 5 million zippers a day.