Louis Vuitton, a trunk-maker in Paris since 1854, became a legend in the art of travel by creating luggage, bags and accessories as innovative as they were elegant and practical. A century and a half later, the legend lives on. Strengthened by its international renown, the Louis Vuitton legend is embodied by the Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas, which has enjoyed unrivalled success since 1896 and played a starring role in the development of modern luxury. Innovation shapes the story of Louis Vuitton.
From their origins as a trunkmaker, the Louis Vuitton brand has been synonymous with the manufacture of high quality luggage, travel and leather items. Louis Vuitton is a subsidiary of LVMH, the first global group to specialize in prestigious luxury products. Since 1998, Louis Vuitton has diversified into ready-to-wear fashion and shoes with resounding success.
Louis Vuitton has always been a trendsetter, progressively developing a range of luxury products consistent with the brand's values. This creativity entered an exciting new realm in 1998 when Marc Jacobs joined the firm as Artistic Director. In 1987 Louis Vuitton handbags became a subsidiary of LVMH, the world's leading luxury goods group. Louis Vuitton has taken full advantage of the many synergies generated within the group while retaining their identity and remaining faithful to their distinctive difference in their handbags, wallets, and travel bags.
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How to distinguish genuine Louis Vuitton from fake one? How to tell if the bag your are bidding is a cheap fake LV?
1. It has a tan or brown suede interior!2. It's tag is on a piece of string with a little white plastic circle that has a brown LV on it!
3. The logos are not a caramel brown color but more of a green color!
4. The logos are cut
5. The trim is not leather but PVC!
6. The zipper is not a YKK zipper
7. The style is totally made up and not made by Louis Vuitton
8. The shape is crooked or lopsided!
9. A real Louis Vuitton would never have hangtags, stamps on paper tags or sticker on tags.
10. Call 1-866 VUITTON to know the retail price. It is important to be aware that there is no wholesale, factory rejects, clearance or discounts. No one is able to offer and brand new, authentic Louis Vuitton bag for a fraction of the retail price. Louis Vuitton does not endorse any private parties' authentication.
Here are some pictures showing the differences in color and quality of a real LV vs. Fake. This is one of the best fakes. Unlike many of them, it doesn't have the bright red on the trims. Fakes also often have tacky fake suede lining
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