Since designers’ bags are very popular all the time, fake bags hit the streets and online auctions. Don’t be misled to purchase a Louis Vuitton bag that claims to be the real thing if it doesn’t actually happen. Sometimes a fake from an authentic can be difficult to tell, but there are various ways to identify.

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Trim: The Louis Vuitton trim is made of Vachetta leather and tans naturally as the bag ages. Most of the fakes are done in a light tan trim or a fake aged trim that won’t change with age.

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Monogram placement: Monogram placement is done carefully and is consistent across the pieces. It’s not going to be torn or cut off. On each bag style it looks the same. The leather is a solid piece which goes from the back to the front. In the middle of a bag you’ll never see a seam.

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Tags: They’re never attached to a Louis Vuitton bag. They can come with tags, but they can just be put in the bag or the dust bag. Tags are never attached to plastic or pins.

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Hardware: the bag’s hardware is also a signpost. Fake bags are often made of gold plastic, while authentic bags are printed with the LV trademark gold or brass metal hardware.

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Dust Bags: All of the bags come with a soft dust bag. This bag is made in a soft tan color and features the Louis Vuitton logo in the center. The dust bag can be made in a drawstring or envelope style.