Original Designer Handbags by Louis Vuitton are one of the most copied Luxury brands in the world. Louis Vuitton, the company is one of the most trusted designer brands, and they have very strict guidelines on their designs and quality. Here’s how you recognize an authentic from a fake.

If you’re buying a Louis Vuitton Handbag in person, then you can only buy a new original bag in their own authorized stores and Neiman Marcus. If you are trying to buy one elsewhere it is very possible that it is not authentic. Online they have more places to buy authentic bags, but be aware any new Louis Vuitton handbag you try to buy online that is discounted or cheaper than on their retail site, eLuxury, is most likely fake.
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Uma sports an original Louis Vuitton Handbag on the left; The replica Louis Vuitton Bag is on the right
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Start by visiting the Louis Vuitton website as products available at their website are identifyed by detailed specification. You should also see the lining of the material and color combination used by Louis Vuitton for manufacturing the desired handbags. Louis Vuitton is very specific about selecting color combinations for the handbags and the details of color you can see at the website. If you can identify the correct color associated with a specific product, you probably can identify whether the product is fake or genuine.

Original Louis Vuitton bags are numbered by style, there is a number inside the handbag on a leather tag, usually on the D-Ring. Another great thing to look for is that real LV’s only use oxidizing leather on the trim of their bags. Also the logo pattern on all Louis Vuitton handbags will match when the seam comes together, if you see one where the seam does not match, it is fake. Also the stitching on their bags are perfect, they do not release any bags with imperfections at all, they are destroyed.

Louis Vuitton handbags come with an excellent stitching condition. Louis Vuitton is particular about stitching and almost same number of stitches is used under similar bags. Louis Vuitton also follows the stitching pattern for making handbags and for similar models same pattern of handle attachments and monograms attachment is made. In original Louis Vuitton handbags, you may not see any patch or stitching malfunction on either side of the bag. You should also see the inside stitching malfunction and you can easily identify a fake handbags especially if you see the stitching irregularity inside the handbag. Louis Vuitton also uses a single piece of leather for manufacturing handbags and if you see some cut marks on the handbag, it may be one of the fake handbags.

Check for handles wrapped in plastic and/or hardware wrapped in tissue. Many times, authentic Louis Vuitton handbags will have handles made out of genuine rolled cowhide and they will NOT be wrapped in any kind of plastic or bubble wrap. If you see this on an item, it is a fake.

Finally, beware of a Price that seems “too good to be true”. With Louis Vuitton, you get what you pay for. An original Louis Vuitton handbag can last a lifetime- a replica won’t.

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Check out ALL Louis Vuitton handbags available on EBAY (below)
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Authentic Louis Vuitton Medium Monogram Handbag US $459.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:27:46 PST   | Watch this Item

Louis Vuitton Multicolore Handbag US $1,532.60 (4 Bids) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:51:04 PST   | Watch this Item

Authentic Louis Vuitton Monogram Petit Bucket Handbag US $466.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 7:24:24 PST   | Watch this Item

Authentic Louis Vuitton Mini Looping Handbag US $127.50 (7 Bids) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 7:59:43 PST   | Watch this Item

Louis Vuitton Amarante Monogram Vernis Rosewood Ave Two Handle Shoulder Handbag US $898.95 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 8:29:07 PST   | Watch this Item

Louis Vuitton Nalita Handbag US $1,000.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 9:10:18 PST   | Watch this Item

LOUIS VUITTON DAMIER CANVAS HAMSTEAD PM HANDBAG PRE OWNED DUSTER BAG & BOX TOO! US $900.00 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 9:36:22 PST   | Watch this Item

Authentic Used Louis Vuitton Handbag US $225.00 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 9:52:43 PST   | Watch this Item

AUTHENTIC LOUIS VUITTON MONOGRAM ALAM HANDBAG/ PURSE! US $62.00 (7 Bids) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 9:54:24 PST   | Watch this Item

LOUIS VUITTON le Talentueux Suhali black studded bag handbag! US $849.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:07:14 PST   | Watch this Item

AUTHENTIC LOUIS VUITTON POPINCOURT MONOGRAM HANDBAG/PURSE US $399.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:20:03 PST   | Watch this Item

BEAUTIFUL Louis Vuitton Evora GM Handbag in Damier Ebene MINT CONDITION!!! US $1,800.00 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:51:06 PST   | Watch this Item

LOUIS VUITTON Monogram TROUVILLE Handbag Bag Purse LV US $675.00 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 11:24:45 PST   | Watch this Item

Louis Vuitton Epi Black Purse Handbag US $675.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 13:33:00 PST   | Watch this Item

Louis Vuitton Monogram Handbag Purse Great Condition Bologne With Dust Cover US $255.00 (23 Bids) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 13:50:09 PST   | Watch this Item

Authentic Louis Vuitton Sonatine Handbag US $199.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 14:10:16 PST   | Watch this Item

Authentic Louis Vuitton Alma Damier Ebene Canvas Handbag US $499.95 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 14:21:55 PST   | Watch this Item

Louis Vuitton Square Handbag US $140.00 (21 Bids) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 14:32:36 PST   | Watch this Item

Auth Louis Vuitton Keepall Monogram Travel/HandBag/Duffle Cabin Size Luggage US $305.00 (14 Bids) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 14:47:59 PST   | Watch this Item

Authentic Louis Vuitton Monogram Houston Handbag - Pearl US $649.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 14:48:40 PST   | Watch this Item

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Popincourt Handbag US $895.00 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 15:10:37 PST   | Watch this Item

Louis Vuitton lv handbag shoulder bag great condition US $255.00 (2 Bids) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 15:19:59 PST   | Watch this Item

Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Cluny Bucket Handbag US $595.00 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 15:41:08 PST   | Watch this Item

AUTH NEW LOUIS VUITTON Dark Brown Omaha Utah Leather Briefcase Handbag $2210 US $1,999.00 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 16:00:05 PST   | Watch this Item

Louis Vuitton Sonatine LV Monogram Handbag Purse Clutch - Authentic US $299.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 16:04:35 PST   | Watch this Item

AUTHENTIC Louis Vuitton Leather Monogram Alma Shoulder Handbag Purse US $319.95 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 16:12:51 PST   | Watch this Item

Authentic Louis Vuitton Popincourt handbag US $385.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 16:13:55 PST   | Watch this Item

AUTHENTIC LOUIS VUITTON LV BAG HANDBAG PURSE US $250.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 16:18:12 PST   | Watch this Item

NEW LOUIS VUITTON Black Anton Taiga Leather Front Lock Briefcase Handbag $2660 US $2,399.00 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 16:30:05 PST   | Watch this Item

AUTHENTIC LOUIS VUITTON MONOGRAM PRE-OWNED ELLIPSE PM HANDBAG US $399.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 16:42:39 PST   | Watch this Item

Large Louis Vuitton Salsa Musette Monogram Cross Body Handbag with long strap. US $405.00 (5 Bids) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 16:57:09 PST   | Watch this Item

Louis Vuitton Handbag US $202.50 (5 Bids) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 17:01:51 PST   | Watch this Item

Louis Vuitton Handbag Gently Used US $155.00 (2 Bids) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 17:11:50 PST   | Watch this Item

Authentic Louis Vuitton LV bag Handbag Metallic Mahina US $4,999.00 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 17:30:19 PST   | Watch this Item

Authentic LOUIS VUITTON LV Monogram SPEEDY 30 HandBag Purse US $219.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 17:53:01 PST   | Watch this Item

Louis Vuitton Palermo PM Monogram Handbag US $899.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 18:01:44 PST   | Watch this Item

Auth Louis Vuitton Mocha Epi Figari Handbag Mint Condition US $465.00 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 18:04:47 PST   | Watch this Item

Louis vuitton handbag vgc mid 1970's shoulder medium leather trim browns nice US $49.00 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 18:08:16 PST   | Watch this Item

Authentic Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Popincourt Haut Handbag US $335.00 (6 Bids) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 18:25:58 PST   | Watch this Item

NEW AUTH LOUIS VUITTON Black Taiga Leather Alexander Briefcase Handbag $2970 US $2,499.00 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 18:30:04 PST   | Watch this Item