First off, let’s talk about the darn *dust bag*. Yeah, that cloth thing they stuff the bag in when you buy it. See, the font on a real LV dust bag? It’s different. Like, noticeably different from the fakes. The fakes often have this kinda, clunky, blocky font. The real ones? More elegant, if that makes sense. Okay, maybe “elegant” is a bit much for a dust bag, but you get my drift. It’s *finer*.
Then there’s the whole size number thing. On fake bags, the size number on the leather, like, might not be centered properly. It’s kinda wonky, off to the side. Now, I ain’t saying every real LV is *perfect*, things happen, but this is a pretty common red flag. It shows a lack of attention to detail, you know?
And speaking of details, pay attention to the stitching! Real Louis Vuitton? The stitching is usually impeccable. Super even, super straight. Fakes? They often have messy stitching, uneven spacing, maybe even a stray thread or two sticking out. That’s a definite no-no. Think of it like this, LV is meant to be high quality, so they are not going to skimp on the stitching. The little details make all the difference.
Oh, and the font on the actual bag itself! This is a biggie. There are differences in the font they use on the real bags. The fake fonts tend to be a little thinner, or a little wider than what a real bag would use.
Now, this is where I get a little… opinionated. I think a lot of people get hung up on tiny, almost insignificant details. Like, seriously, are you gonna whip out a magnifying glass and compare every single stitch? Maybe, if you’re buying a vintage piece or something super rare, but for most bags? Just use common sense. If it *feels* cheap, if the materials are clearly low quality, if the overall construction seems flimsy, it’s probably fake. Trust your gut!
Also, the price. Let’s be real. Louis Vuitton ain’t cheap. If you see a “Louis Vuitton Neverfull” for $100, run. Just run. I mean, come on, that’s like buying a “Rolex” at a flea market. You know it’s not legit.
And lastly, and this is just my two cents, don’t get too caught up in the “authenticity” game. If you love a bag, and you’re happy with it, who cares if it’s real or not? As long as you didn’t pay real LV prices for a fake, rock that bag! I personally believe style is all about confidence.
