yeah so im pretty sure i have the real thing but im not sure. i dont wanna be walking around with a fake.
2006-07-28 04:59:26 · 5 answers · asked by Beatiful Disaster 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
JUST LOOK INSIDE THE PURSE. SOMEWHERE INSIDE IT , THERE SHOULD BE A SERIAL CODE. AND A REAL ONE COMES WITH A DUSTING BAG, AND A CARE BOOKLET. GOOD LUCK!
2006-07-28 05:08:07 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did a search and I found a website with some pretty good pointers, here's the excerpt......
How to Tell if Your Louis Vuitton is Fake
February 08, 2006
Many unsuspecting budget fashionistas spend up to $1000 on "authentic" LV bags that turn out to be fakes. Before purchasing your bag, read these basic rules to determine whether or not it is fake.
1. If it claims to be "brand new" and costs less than $300, most likely it is fake.
2. If the "LV" logo is upright on both sides, it might be a fake.
3. If it's "brand new" and being sold on eBay or Yahoo! Auctions, there is a good chance it's fake.
4. If the piping is not leather, it is fake
5. If the seams are uneven, frayed, the monogram is off or the bag is poorly sewn, it is definitely fake.
6. If there is no date code (a.k.a date number) provided or if the seller is reluctant to provide a date code or receipt, it could be fake.
7. If it's a new bag and the bag's handle is a different color leather than that of the piping, it's fake.
8. If the seller doesn't allow returns, most likely it's fake.
9. If you bought it in your local Chinatown or from a street vendor, it's fake.
10. If the dust cover has rounded edges and/or it doesn't come with a dust cover, it's fake.
11. If the bag has a hanging tag (of any type) or a bright yellow tag or envelope, it's definitely a fake.
12. If you bought the bag on an ecommerce site other than eluxury.com (be careful of eBay), it's fake.
For more information on how to tell the authenticity of your Louis Vuitton bag, visit an authorized Louis Vuitton retailer (Neiman Marcus or a boutique at your local high-end mall), call the Louis Vuitton headquarters at (212) 758-8877 or visit My Poupette.com, a site dedicated to the promotion of real LV bags.
The design
Do your research. Every celeb worth their close-up carries a status bag - the pages of Heat, Vogue and Harper's Bazaar are full of them. Check sites like www.vogue.com or the designers' own sites (www.gucci.com, www.vuitton.com, www.dior.com) to see the styles and details of authentic merchandise clearly. Never seen a Murakami visor? That's because they don't exist outside of Canal Street. Puckered leather and wonky stitching are sure signs of a fake
When paying big bucks for a designer bag you're definitely paying for the name, but also the craftsmanship. The reason a real Hermès Kelly bag costs an arm and a leg is because they're hand made. You won't see shoddy workmanship on a legitimate bag - puckered leather and wonky stitching are sure signs of a fake. Only accept an article in pristine condition; if you're questioning the quality it's likely to be suspect.
Don't overlook the smaller features. The zips, handles, buckles and other trimmings are often what lets down a fake. Hermès bags should have an 'Hermès Paris' stamp, while genuine Louis Vuitton leather goods say 'Louis Vuitton Paris, Made In France'. However, the fakers are cannier than ever and are wise to the fact that savvy shoppers seek the 'LV' stamp on zips and press studs. In this case, look even closer. Monograms should be clearly printed, not smudged - and stitches should be tiny and discreet, not clumsy and gaudy.
There are some websites authorised to sell designer labels. Amongst the three most popular are www.yoox.com, www.eluxury.com and www.net-a-porter.com - all legitimate designer etailers (eluxury.com is run by LVMH which owns Dior and Vuitton). Natalie Massenet from Net-a-porter.com that sells bags by Marc Jacobs, Chloé and Moschino advises, 'Consumers should look to shop on websites that are recommended by the brands themselves or by a trusted source such as high-end fashion magazines. www.jimmychoo.com for example links to Net-a-porter.com. If in doubt about the authenticity of the goods available online you should always review the Terms and Conditions of the website, which should explain the provenance of the goods.' It's also worth checking the returns policy. All sites are bound by law to offer a refund service. If it doesn't, alarm bells should ring.
I hoped this helped you out a little :)
2006-07-28 05:13:30 · answer #2 · answered by Chloe 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I actually have heard of this amazing website and got one there. Not really impressive regarding the shipment speed but does save approximately 79% and perfect to get this. The quality is great and right until today not spot any defects.
2014-08-09 05:07:55 · answer #3 · answered by Castiglia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're having to ask, it's probably fake. 99% of them out there are, and the real ones are hella expensive and don't just appear on Ebay or your street corner magically!
2006-07-28 05:10:50 · answer #4 · answered by BB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my louis vuitton purse bought in http://cheaphotlywallects.de.vc/
2014-09-24 19:04:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you bought it off ebay, chances are it's a fake.
No joke.
If not, bring it to your local LV store, they will be able to tell you. Don't trust any one else.
2006-07-28 05:27:38 · answer #6 · answered by AngelD 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where'd you buy it?
2006-07-28 05:07:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋