Alright, so first things first, and this is just me talking from experience, don’t automatically think “cheap price equals fake.” Sometimes, you can score a deal! But, like, be realistic. A practically brand new Neverfull Azur for, like, $100? Yeah, nah. Red flag city.
Anyway, I’ve seen comparisons online, and the shape is usually a dead giveaway. Apparently, the real Neverfull has this kinda boat-like shape? The sides are supposed to be taller than the middle. Fake ones, they often mess this up. They’re too boxy, or the sides are all wonky and uneven. It’s subtle, maybe, but it’s there. Like, if you put it next to a real one, you’d *definitely* see it.
Then there’s the interior lining. Okay, this is where it gets tricky. Louis Vuitton, from what I’ve read, uses different linings, and sometimes they even change it up depending on the year! So, you can’t just say “oh, the lining is X color, so it’s fake!” That’s just not true. But, look at the *quality* of the lining. Is it flimsy? Does it feel cheap? Are the seams all messed up? These are bad signs, you feel me?
And don’t even get me STARTED on the date codes. These are supposed to be like, little secret codes stamped somewhere inside the bag. They tell you where and when the bag was made. But here’s the thing, even the date codes can be faked! So, just because a bag *has* a date code doesn’t mean it’s real. You gotta know what the date code *should* look like for that style and year. It’s a whole research project, honestly. There’s websites dedicated to decoding these things. It’s insane!
Another thing I’ve noticed (and this is totally my opinion, so take it with a grain of salt) is the overall feel of the fake bags. They just feel…off. The canvas feels cheaper, the stitching looks rushed, the hardware is lightweight and flimsy. It’s hard to explain, but when you handle a real LV, it just feels *luxurious*. The fake ones just…don’t.
Oh, and a big one! Pay attention to the details. The stitching should be perfectly even and consistent. The logos should be perfectly aligned. The hardware should be heavy and stamped with the LV logo. Fakes often cut corners on these things. I’ve seen fakes with crooked logos, uneven stitching, and hardware that looks like it’s about to fall apart. Seriously, pay attention to those tiny things.
Look, finding a fake is kinda like being a detective, you know? You gotta look at all the clues and put them together. And honestly, even the experts get fooled sometimes! So, don’t beat yourself up if you accidentally buy a fake. It happens. Just learn from it and be more careful next time. And maybe stick to buying from reputable sellers, just to be safe.
