Quick Tips For Spotting Fake Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton 101
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L.V. HandbagsMonogram Vernis Louis Vuitton Neverfull Louis Vuitton Totally GM & PM Louis Vuitton Papillon 19 Louis Vuitton Papillon 26 Louis Vuitton Papillon 30 Louis Vuitton Manhattan PM & GM Damier Geant Canvas Bags Damier Granite Canvas Embossed Leather Louis Vuitton `Embossed Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Louis Vuitton Mahina Τhis entry level tutorial will detail the basics on that will help weed out the phonies. This guide will focus on the monogram pattern, which is the initial detail that an authenticator will encounter when analyzing the handbag (or wallet etc). This detail is available for scrutiny even at reasonably large distances, in person or in an image. Meaning that you can pick up certain details that would disqualify the item as an authentic piece from nearly across the room. The specific details that can be spotted easily concern the monogram pattern, namely its symmetry.
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Louis Vuitton Tutorial Sections: Louis Vuitton Monogram Pattern ← Louis Vuitton Font-Date Code Louis Vuitton Hardware Speedy 30 Stats L.V. Wallet Damier Vintage Luggage Lotus (LV) font test Louis Vuitton Accessory Guides: Louis Vuitton Belts Louis Vuitton Sunglasses This is a (101) guide, therefore we will start with three fundamentally crucial points concerning Louis Vuitton: Louis Vuitton ßÿlaws: I. Louis Vuitton does not discount. II. Louis Vuitton does not have outlets, or seconds or irregulars. III. Louis Vuitton does not wholesale. Note: Another common misconception of Louis Vuitton is that it is only manufactured in France. This is incorrect. Louis Vuitton has manufactured items in several places, such as the USA, Spain, Germany, Italy etc. [For more info on country of origin go here.] Authentic Louis Vuitton heat stamp, "made in the USA": 1. Monogram pattern: The Monogram pattern on a Louis Vuitton should not have irregular properties. The pattern should always be symmetric. The specific symbols that populate the LV_Worldfamous monogram pattern should flow equally from start to finish in all areas of the handbag. (i) Such that the monogram pattern should always flow from stitch line to stitch line in a balanced manner, starting and finishing with the same symbol.
Below is an image of an authentic Louis Vuitton Speedy: Note: There are some vintage items that may have an irregular monogram pattern, but generally all contemporary Louis Vuitton pieces will maintain symmetry such as (but not limited too [multi-color pieces, Mini-Mono pieces, Vernis pieces, traditional pieces, etc]). Always take note of the monogram pattern (with respect to the pattern's relationship to the stitch lines, zipper lines, handles, quatrefoil areas etc). In the example below, you can clearly see that the monogram pattern is symmetric in relation to the non-pattern handbag properties. Note: The sequence order for every row of the monogram pattern begins and ends with the same symbol, as described (above in 1i). And the rows that starts with a partial symbol, end with the same sized partial symbol, as described (above in 1ii). Starting from the top left corner of the handbag (left), you can count down five symbols that start the sequence. They are all partial symbols, and if you follow any one of the rows from the starting partial symbol on the left and move right, you will end up at the far right side of the handbag, at the end of the sequence, where the same partial symbol that started the sequence will be ending it. Also notice that none of the LV logo symbols are partial symbols, as described (above in 1iii). Image of a counterfeit Louis Vuitton handbag: Note: Notice the irregular L.V.monogram pattern under the stitch lines. However, this is an extreme example. Generally the asymmetric monogram pattern will not be quite this obvious. We used this example to easily highlight the details, as you will find that often times the L.V.monogram pattern irregularity is slightly more subtle and will require a higher degree of scrutiny to identify. Note: The sequences in many of the rows of the fake bag (left) start and end within the stitch lines with different shapes. Compared to the example (above) that shows every row starting with the same symbol/shape as it ends with. Note: Authentic Louis Vuitton will have upside down LV logo patterns on the backside of models that use one continuous piece of leather that wrapping from front to back without a seam on the bottom. Monogram color: This is a subtle tell but many times fake Louis Vuitton bags have the monogram color slightly off. This is especially true with the multi-color monogram patterns. Below is an image of a real vs. fake Louis Vuitton: Note: Notice the slight difference in the conflicting monogram colors. The fake is off a shade. This is a detail that can be easily overlooked when you are inspecting an item for monogram pattern symmetry, whereas the tone (or shade) of the actual symbols in the pattern goes unnoticed. So always be aware of the monogram symbol's hue. Real: The monogram (pattern) color (below) is not the same as the phony (second below). Fake: Notice the monogram color (below) has an orange-ish tint to it: Note: Another detail with the fake (above) is the inconsistency of the texture of the material when compared with the authentic (further above). On the left side of the fake, the texture looks worn down, and in the center on the piece it looks much more granular. This is evidence of cheaper materials. If you take a look at the authentic piece (pictured above the fake), you can see that the texture of the material is consistent across the entire surface. And not only consistent, but the granularity of the texture is more fine than that of the fake. This is evidence of a higher quality material. This texture detail brings us to our next point... 2. Leather: Louis Vuitton uses oxidizing natural cowhide leather that turns a dark golden honey color over time. Note: Notice the the shiny cheapness of the leather's appearance, along with the tag that is hanging (incorrect). Also notice the monogram pattern at the bottom of the bag. The symbols are not even with the edge of the leather section. At the very bottom left of the image, you can see three [ + + + ] cross symbols. The far left symbol is fully exposed but the third symbol to the right is partially covered by the edge of the leather. This is an example of a poor quality (asymmetric - counterfeit) bag. Below is an image of fake Louis Vuitton leather: 3. Stitching: Louis Vuitton is meticulous with every stitch. This is a detail that is common among all high end designer merchandise. [Often times, with simply a little information about the stitch lines (as taken from images) you can decipher a fake with little or no knowledge of the brand specific details. This is why many of our guides stress the importance of scrutinizing the item's stitch lines.] Below is an image of an authentic Speedy handle with five top stitches : Note: Speedy bags will usually have the same five stitches across the top of the handle. Beware: Vintage Louis Vuitton pieces follow these same rules the majority of the time, but not always. ebay Below is an image of authentic Louis Vuitton's meticulous stitch lines: Notice how the stitch line remains an equal distance from the edge of the handbag at every point, and for it's entire length. Also, the individual stitches are the same length, such that there are no irregular length stitches as in: [ __ _ ___ _ _ ]. Any stitch length irregularity like this would indicate poor quality manufacturing and would be an instant red flag. Rather, we should expect Louis Vuitton stitch lengths to remain consistent, as in [ __ __ __ __ __ ]. Below is an image of sloppy fake Louis Vuitton's stitch lines: More examples of fake Louis Vuitton stitch lines. Note: Notice the places where the stitching is coming undone, the sloppy sequential stitches and irregular size stitches. Also note the philips head (+) screws utilized in this handbag. In most cases, we should expect to see a flat head (-) screw used in hardware mechanisms. (This may vary, and we cannot say this is a universal detail to hold in all cases, therefore this is just a note so that you keep this detail in mind). tut ref:fashionphile/fattinifashion/ ebay LV Handbags Damier Geant Canvas Bags Damier Granite Canvas Embossed Leather Louis Vuitton `Embossed Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Louis Vuitton Mahina Louis Vuitton Tutorial Sections: Louis Vuitton Monogram Pattern ← Louis Vuitton Font-Date Code Louis Vuitton Hardware Speedy 30 Stats L.V. Wallet Damier Vintage Luggage Lotus (LV) font test Louis Vuitton Accessory Guides: Louis Vuitton Belts Louis Vuitton Sunglasses |