Authentic vs. Fake: Louis Vuitton Brand Stamps

The details to look for to confirm authenticity

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Louis Vuitton is one of the most counterfeited brands in the world, which makes it more important than ever that buyers of pre-loved Louis Vuitton bags know what to look for to determine the authenticity (or not) of a bag.

Considering the fact that the Louis Vuitton brand stamp is one of the most obvious features to check when confirming authenticity, it’s surprising how many counterfeiters get it wrong. Here are key traits to look for:

Note that some vintage Louis Vuitton bags will have brand stamps that do not contain PARIS as a line. If other characteristics of the stamp check out, it may still be authentic. Also, even some modern-era Louis Vuitton brand stamps do not have “made in” beneath the brand stamp. In these cases, the “made in” notation should appear with the date code. (You can find a complete guide to Louis Vuitton date codes here.)

Some examples of Authentic Louis Vuitton brand stamps:

Some examples of fake Louis Vuitton brand stamps:

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