Authentic Louis Vuitton - Page 2
Authentic Louis Vuitton products have the trademark “LV” Monogram design, considered in the contemporary sense as the first designer label created in order to prevent counterfeiting. However, it is interesting to note that the “Louis Vuitton” label is the most counterfeited brand in all of fashion history, and statistics report that only a little more than one percent of all items labeled “Louis Vuitton” are actually authentic.
On eBay, fake products masquerading as authentic Louis Vuitton are rampant, and can sell for extraordinarily high prices as consumers are taken in by the fact that companies claim these items are authentic Louis Vuitton. Counterfeit companies are renowned for boasting that their products are “guaranteed to be authentic Louis Vuitton” products because of the “quality of craftsmanship” and based on the fact that they’re stamped or tagged. However, while the quality can vary drastically, most counterfeit Louis Vuitton products will have a fake stamp and tag.
Further, it’s important to note that authentic Louis Vuitton products generally don’t come cheap. For example, handbags, purses and backpacks for women can run from several hundred dollars US to almost US $2,000, and men’s products are even slightly more (a men’s golf bag actually runs close to $8,000.) Authentic Louis Vuitton shoes can run from $400 to $800 for both women and men, and LV fine jewelry can go for as high as several thousands of dollars. This is actually one clue for determining whether a product is in fact authentic Louis Vuitton—the price. However, this is not the only determining factor you should use. Many counterfeiting companies charge an arm and a leg for a fake, passing it off as “authentic Louis Vuitton” just to make a pretty penny.
So how else can you tell if the item you’re considering purchasing or have already ordered is authentic Louis Vuitton? One obvious way to tell is where you found it. If you shopped at a specifically Louis Vuitton store or shop (not a generic designer boutique who may or may not sell authentic products of various brand names), or through the official Louis Vuitton website, www.louisvuitton.com, you can pretty much guarantee the product’s authenticity.
There are other indications—especially if you are selecting your supposed authentic Louis Vuitton item on eBay or other online venue—to help you determine whether or not your purchase is in fact authentic Louis Vuitton. One clue is the quality. If you suspect the quality of the product you are considering or already have purchased, this should be an automatic red flag, as poor quality can indicate a counterfeit product. The Louis Vuitton company has always prided itself on top-notch, highest quality luxury products, and this goes without exception. A poor or low-quality product is almost a guaranteed sign that it is not authentic Louis Vuitton.
