How To Authenticate Louis Vuitton Clothing
Swing Tag
In this example, the text has a noticeable orange hue rather than the correct yellow hue.
The counterfeit misshapes some elements of text, such as the letter 'L' appearing too short, and the letter 'S' appearing a significantly different font from the authentic.
The LV logo appears oversized and lacks the clear defined embossing seen on the authentic tag.
Neck Label
In this example, the counterfeit's stitching appears thick and with multiple overlapping stitches.
The counterfeit uses an incorrect font, causing some letters to appear different, such as the letter 'S'.
The counterfeit's text has a noticeable orange hue rather than the correct yellow hue.
Additionally, the counterfeit incorrectly spaces certain elements of text, such as the spacing between letters 'O' and 'N' in 'VUITTON'.
Size Tag
In this example, the size tag is shorter than expected and diagonal instead of straight.
The counterfeit’s lettering appears too thin, with incorrect letter shapes most noticeable in letters ‘E’, ‘L’, and ‘Y’.
Additionally, the counterfeit's text has a noticeable orange hue rather than the correct yellow hue.
Wash Label
In this example, the counterfeit incorrectly prints the text font, most noticeable in letters ‘M’ and ‘G’ or numbers ‘2’, ‘1’, and ‘6’.
The counterfeit's wash symbols appear too thin and light, while the text is overly thick.
Additionally, the spacing between multiple areas of text is incorrect, such as the gaps between the 3 parts of the model code appearing significantly shorter on the counterfeit.
Note: This guide is not exhaustive. Authentic Louis Vuitton products can vary by model, season, and country of manufacture, so genuine items may differ from the examples shown. Counterfeit versions are constantly evolving, with new variations regularly appearing that may not be documented here. When in doubt, professional authentication is strongly recommended.
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