Many of us dream of being able to carry a luxury handbag like the ones we see in our favorite magazines, on social media, or on TV. But at the end of the day, we also have to be realistic, we can't always afford the expense of buying a luxury Louis Vuitton handbag.

But don't worry! At Keway Bags, we give you the solution you deserve by offering you an incredible selection of the best second-hand designer bags so you can look your best at a much more affordable price. Plus, we guarantee that, despite being second-hand bags, our accessories are in the best condition and are almost new. And, of course, they are always authentic.

In the case of Louis Vuitton, the most famous luxury handbag brand in the world, there are many imitations that can deceive even the most unsuspecting. In our article today, we give you tricks and tips to quickly identify a Louis Vuitton imitation handbag and avoid possible scams and disappointments.

Let's get to the point!

Tips to know if a Louis Vuitton handbag is authentic or not

There are many ways to find out if your bag is a replica or not, so today I will try to give you some key clues that will solve your doubts. When it comes to buying second-hand luxury bags, especially Louis Vuitton bags, it is important to be aware that they may try to deceive you with imitations and counterfeits.

• Our first advice is to go to trusted brand handbag stores like ours, where we will only sell you authentic bags and accessories.

However, we will give you some aspects to consider so that you can easily see if what you have in your hands is an authentic Louis Vuitton or not:

• The interior lining. This should be of quality and completely made of fabric. Non-original imitation bags often have a very poor quality lining made of plastic materials.
• Rings and closures. The Louis Vuitton brand always manufactures these components using gold or metal. Imitation bags often use plastic pieces painted gold. Be very careful when inspecting these small parts!
• The Made in France label. Look inside the bag for the label that specifies where the bag was made. All Louis Vuitton bags are manufactured in France, so it should always say "Made in France," although there are old Louis Vuitton bags that may have been manufactured in other countries such as Spain, Germany, Italy, or the United States.
• Manufacturing code. An authentic Louis Vuitton bag will always have a manufacturing code behind one of the bag's rings. This code will consist of 2 letters followed by 4 numbers.
• In March 2021, a microchip was added to Louis Vuitton luxury bags that allows them to be scanned and obtain all the manufacturing and export information of the product. This chip is ideal for verifying the authenticity of the bags, quickly recognizing those that are copies.

These are the verifications you can carry out before buying a Louis Vuitton bag. This way, you will be completely sure that what you have in your hands is a luxury piece that will give your look the distinctive touch you deserve.

Process to know if a Louis Vuitton bag is real or fake

The first and most important thing is to have knowledge about the brand, and if not, we will try to inform ourselves as best we can, as this can offer us key clues. Everyone, or most of us, know for sure that there are brands that, in the case of being replicas, can be known very quickly. We know that Louis Vuitton bags are made with a unique leather that, over time and use, takes on that characteristic color, and many more details that you can easily identify with a little information. For example, a Louis Vuitton bag will never contain a brand card, if we see that, run away, counterfeit in sight. And although many brands use this type of identification, they can also be counterfeited, so sometimes we will need a professional. In the event that we have the information and knowledge and still cannot verify the authenticity of our bag by ourselves, it is advisable to consult a professional in the field. Many second-hand stores will help you in this case, although only a few like ours can offer you the definitive solution.

Artificial Intelligence to detect counterfeits

At Kewaybags, we offer a complete luxury item authentication service, with professional staff in the field that you can find in our stores. And for those cases where not even an expert could identify a copy, we have the Entrupy technology. This is an AI that allows us to recognize an original bag from a counterfeit one in a matter of minutes with an error rate of less than 0.1%. This service is offered in all our stores for those customers who have doubts, whether it was a gift, bought second-hand in stores that do not provide any kind of certificate or guarantee of authenticity, or simply a family heirloom and you want that security. So if you have any doubts, don't hesitate to ask us to clarify all the doubts you have and leave them aside so you can enjoy your bag with complete security and guarantee.