How to Recognize an Authentic Louis Vuitton Bag in 5 Steps

Louis Vuitton is one of the most loved, purchased and – unfortunately – most counterfeited brands in the world.

If you are wondering if your bag is original, or you want to avoid unpleasant surprises in the pre-owned market, here is a practical and updated guide based on the 5 steps that we apply every day at Aurea Luxury Lab , also in our social contents with the WIT-ON formula.

✅ Step 1 – Watch the Monogram

The Louis Vuitton monogram is symmetrical, centered, and never cut at random.

On the Monogram canvas, the LV logos must be perfectly aligned and distributed.

On authentic bags, the logo is never messily broken up by stitching or diagonal stitching.

Floral icons have precise dimensions and always the same spaces.

📸 Tip : Always compare with an authentic model and check if it is “mirrored” correctly on both sides.

✅ Step 2 – Inspect the Construction

An original Louis Vuitton can be recognized by its impeccable structural quality .

The seams are straight, consistent, with no threads out of place.

The number of stitches per inch is uniform.

The handles , edges and finishes are in natural leather (vachetta) , which over time takes on an amber patina.

⚠️ Fakes often use synthetic leather , which stays light or artificially yellows.

✅ Step 3 – Test the Hardware

Metal parts are another key element.

Zips, snap hooks and closures are heavy and engraved with the Louis Vuitton logo (not printed).

The color is uniform: matte gold or shiny brass , never too bright or plasticized.

The hinges slide perfectly , without any clicks or jams.

🔍 Also check the screws: on real LVs they are flat-cut and finished.

✅ Step 4 – Observe the Logo & Font

The “Louis Vuitton Paris” font must be precise, thin, elegant .

Well-spaced letters, without imperfections.

Be careful with the “L” and “O”: the font used by Louis Vuitton is unique and fakes often make mistakes in this area.

The stamp inside the bag must be clear, centered and not poorly printed or slanted .

📏 Always compare with official photos or with already authenticated items.

✅ Step 5 – Number Check: Date Code

Every authentic Louis Vuitton bag has a date code (until 2021, then replaced by RFID microchip).

It consists of 2 letters (country of production) + 4 digits (week and year).

Ex: “SP1019” = France, 11th week of 2019.

Fakes often have incorrect codes or codes placed in the wrong places.

🧠 Since 2021, Louis Vuitton has started using invisible chips and the code is not always visible. In these cases, authentication requires tools like Entrupy .

🛡️ Conclusion: Trust only professionals

If in doubt, don't risk it . Even well-made bags can be deceiving.

Aurea Luxury Lab offers a free authentication service on every item for sale, guaranteed by Entrupy , the internationally used authenticity recognition system.

🎯 Avoid outlets, suspicious sales or marketplaces without guarantees. Every authentic pre-owned bag has a value, a history and a quality that deserves to be respected.

📩 Want to have your Louis Vuitton authenticated?

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