Expert guides to authenticate Louis Vuitton handbags, wallets, and accessories. Date codes, Monogram canvas alignment, hardware stamps, and RFID tags — all explained.
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Since 2021, Louis Vuitton bags no longer have visible date codes — they have NFC chips. Here's exactly what those chips are, how to scan them on iPhone or Android, what a genuine result looks like, and what the chip can and can't prove about authenticity.
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From the Speedy 25 to discontinued styles like the Papillon and Keepall 45, vintage Louis Vuitton bags offer timeless value — if you know what to look for. Here's how to shop, authenticate, and date a vintage LV piece.
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The LV Speedy is one of the most replicated bags in existence. These 9 checks — from the monogram shade to the interior pocket color — reveal fakes instantly.
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LV date codes tell you where and when a bag was made. This guide decodes every format from 1982 to the RFID era — and why a code alone can't prove authenticity.
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The LV Multi Pochette is one of the most replicated accessories on the market. Here's how to verify every detail — from the coin purse to the hardware finish.
Read GuideThe LV Neverfull MM is one of the most counterfeited bags in the world. These 9 expert markers will help you tell the real thing from a convincing fake.
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