In case you go to any style chat discussion board, you will discover numerous myths about genuine Louis Vuitton luggage. In reality, we discovered the myths to be so rampant that we determined to deal with a few of them. If you’re a Louis lover, you realize that there are tons of distinctive items, restricted editions, and variations to sure traditional kinds over time. It may be difficult to inform what “guidelines” are all the time true in terms of genuine Louis Vuitton items, so getting some insider data to inform you what’s reality versus fiction may be actually useful. On this weblog, we discover ten of the Louis myths and assist debunk them!

Fantasy #1: Monogram Canvas Fades Over Time

Lots of people assume that Monogram canvas will inherently fade over time and it is a fable we are able to confirm as false. What you can see is minor shade variation from piece to piece, and this is usually a results of a number of elements, equivalent to completely different manufacturing places and manufacturing local weather variations. Nonetheless, Monogram canvas is a sturdy material that doesn’t fade over time.

We have now dealt with hundreds of genuine Louis Vuitton luggage which can be classic and do not present any put on or fading of the Monogram, or Damier canvas. In case you incessantly use your bag, chances are you’ll discover some put on on high-impact areas the place your arms relaxation, on the corners, or close to the zipper of the bag as a result of frequent friction the Monogram canvas experiences in these areas – slightly than the fabric fading naturally. One other issue which will trigger put on or discoloration of the fabric is the climate and the quantity of solar publicity the canvas endures. With cautious use and maintenance, although, you may keep away from this subject of shade altering and put on!

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Fantasy #2: Monogram Vernis is Not Actual Leather-based

This fable could also be tough for many as a result of Monogram Vernis does look considerably much like vinyl. Nonetheless, the final fable about this stunning materials is that it is not actual leather-based. Vernis, in French, means “varnish” and this refers back to the sparkly and vinyl-like coating that covers the leather-based of the bag. These items expertise shade switch simply, very like patent leather-based, and wish a bit extra care than different Louis Vuitton supplies, however beautiful Monogram Vernis is ready to face up to many years of use because of their coated leather-based development.  

Fantasy #3: Genuine Louis Vuitton {Hardware} Is Fabricated from Brass

That is certainly one of our favourite myths as a result of it is not actually a fable. It is true that genuine Louis Vuitton {hardware} is product of brass – typically. It’s a widespread false impression that each one Louis Vuitton {hardware} is product of stable brass. Whereas the {hardware} on many Louis Vuitton objects manufactured earlier than 1970 was product of stable brass, most modern objects is not going to have stable brass {hardware}. Within the early 1970’s, Louis Vuitton started to transition away from utilizing stable brass {hardware} to plated steel {hardware}.

As of 2017, the Louis Vuitton web site refers to its {hardware} as “golden shade metallic items” or “shiny silver shade metallic items” on most purses and equipment. This kind of {hardware} can have a brushed or a refined end and is product of a plated base steel. Nonetheless, Louis Vuitton nonetheless makes use of some stable brass {hardware}, which the Louis Vuitton web site refers to as “golden brass items” and “silver brass items”, for choose objects like restricted version items and trunks.  

Fantasy #4: LVs are By no means Lower Off

Louis Vuitton is understood for high quality and the model appears to be continuously working in the direction of making items which can be much more exquisitely crafted than earlier than. Which means that Louis Vuitton works onerous to make sure that their instantly-recognizable Monogram and Damier patterns are by no means reduce off or misaligned. This false impression is mostly true, however some exceptions do exist. The “LV” brand motifs on Monogram canvas objects are usually not reduce off or coated with leather-based trim or {hardware}. Nonetheless, the scale and form of some objects merely make it unattainable to keep away from. Purses such because the Ellipse, Tivoli, Tulum, have areas the place the “LV” brand is both cut-off on the seam or coated by the leather-based trim.  

In conditions the place a motif is cut-off, Louis Vuitton will usually attempt to align that edge with an identical brand that’s equally cut-off to provide the bag a superior stage of continuity. Nonetheless, this isn’t a steadfast rule both as a result of difficult nature of setting up a perfectly-aligned bag. So, in the event you’re trying to authenticate a chunk, it would be best to take into account different elements when evaluating the Monogram canvas to different items. 

Fantasy #5: LVs are By no means Upside Down

This fable usually goes hand-in-hand with the parable that genuine Louis Vuitton luggage by no means have reduce off logos. In luggage such because the Speedy, one steady piece of Monogram Canvas is used to assemble the primary face and rear of the bag. Consequently, the logos on the rear facet might be the other way up on these items.   

Fantasy #6: Louis Vuitton Stitching is At all times Constant

It is a widespread perception that Louis Vuitton stitching is all the time constant. In reality, it is without doubt one of the many issues we take a look at when authenticating our luggage – so it is an essential issue to take a look at as a result of many faux Louis luggage can have drastically inconsistent stitching or just use the mistaken shade or thread altogether. Whereas nearly all of genuine Louis Vuitton stitching might be constant, chances are you’ll discover a barely misaligned sew or free thread in your merchandise. In case you’re seeing a sew that is out of line, don’t be concerned – it is essential to think about that misaligned stitches are sometimes seen alongside inside seams and leather-based trim, that are particular factors of development that make it nearly unattainable to keep up a clear sew line.  

Fantasy #7: All Vuitton Luggage which have Date Codes are Genuine 

This fable is on that we are able to show utterly false. With our a few years of authenticating, date codes are probably the most essential elements of authenticating Louis Vuitton luggage. Though date codes are essential, we can’t overlook different elements equivalent to supplies and {hardware}.

One subject we run into right here at Couture is that the date codes could look good, however the info derived from the code may very well be incorrect. For instance, a Louis Vuitton piece with the date code SD0192 signifies that this bag was manufactured both within the USA or France (decided by the “made in” stamp) within the ninth week of 2012. Nonetheless, if this code had been to say SD0299, it might point out that the bag was produced within the ninth week of 2029, which has not but occurred. Even the manufacturing unit code not matching the nation of origin may point out the bag is faux. Small errors could make an enormous distinction within the authentication.

Fantasy #8: LV Mannequin Numbers are Stamped Inside Luggage

Many individuals rightfully take a look at their LV mannequin numbers and manufacturing unit codes as a primary step in the direction of authentication. Nonetheless, this fable stems from the complicated nature of those two numbers! Louis Vuitton mannequin numbers (also referred to as type numbers) are literally not discovered throughout the bag itself, however it’s printed on a small card that comes with each bag when it’s first bought. In case you’re shopping for a pre-loved piece, there isn’t a assure that it’ll include the mannequin quantity card as a result of the earlier proprietor could have thrown out or misplaced this small card. Additionally it is greater than probably that if a bag has the mannequin quantity printed inside, the bag will not be genuine. 

For extra info on mannequin numbers, you may try an in depth weblog on learn how to inform the distinction between the mannequin quantity and manufacturing unit code of your genuine Louis Vuitton bag right here!  

Fantasy #9: Monogram Canvas is Vuitton’s First Materials

Louis Vuitton has a protracted and expansive historical past, and all of it started with Louis Vuitton’s profession as a famend trunk-maker. Whereas Monogram canvas has been a longtime favourite and probably the most recognizable patterns in style, it’s not the primary materials utilized by Vuitton. In reality, Triannon canvas was Vuitton’s first materials and it was a stable grey hue utilized in lots of his items. As counterfeiting turned extra widespread within the late 1800s, Rayée canvas was launched in pink and white in addition to beige and brown varieties. In 1888, Vuitton did away with Rayée canvas and launched the Damier canvas that we all know and love right now. It was solely after that, in 1896, after the demise of Louis Vuitton, that his son Georges launched the Monogram canvas.  

Fantasy #10: Monogram Canvas is Fabricated from Leather-based

Maybe the largest fable surrounding Louis Vuitton luggage is the concept that Monogram canvas is product of leather-based. Title apart, it is easy to see why it is a widespread fable – Monogram canvas is sturdy, lasts a very long time, and has a texture that may look much like the grain of leather-based. Constructed to endure, the model’s coated canvas items can final for generations with correct storage. Nonetheless, this materials is solely the results of including a robust and waterproof coating to a canvas base, which Vuitton canvas is maybe greatest recognized for. Vuitton’s use of canvas traces again to the beginnings of the model virtually 200 years in the past and this waterproof coating is made completely by Vuitton.

As time goes on, we hope to unfold extra info that may assist LV collectors know extra concerning the model and every stunning design. Make sure that to share this weblog with different fashion-lovers in order that they, too, can get the insider scoop on these ten myths!

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[Updated May 11, 2020]