I was recently in Hong Kong and I was overwhelmed by the sheer number of Fake Louis Vuitton Bags available in the city. It seemed like every other store had a different style of imitation bags and I had to check myself from wanting to buy one of them! Although I have always wanted to own a Louis Vuitton purse, I knew buying a fake would not be worth it.
Fakes are usually made of inferior materials and will not last as long as a genuine Louis Vuitton bag does. The craftsmanship and stitching of a real bag is unmatched and you can never get the same look and feel from a fake. I was immediately suspicious of some of the bags that I saw because they had both a discounted price and a “Hollywood-inspired” logo embellished on them. It was a huge red flag for me and I definitely stayed away from them.
What really surprised me was the fact that there are shops dedicated solely to fake Louis Vuitton bags. They are usually located in the back alleys of the city and they always have a variety of styles and colors. I couldn’t believe how convincing some of them looked, to the point where I had to ask the store staff if they were real. To my surprise, they all said no!
It is also a concern that these fake Louis Vuitton bags are a source of counterfeit money and illegal activities. One of the problems is that there is no way to track where the money is going once the fake bag is purchased. This means that the designer houses that produce authentic Louis Vuitton bags and products are not receiving the profits they deserve from their products.
Beyond the economic issues, it is also worth noting that fake vuitton bags look nothing like the originals. For starters, the leather used is of much lower quality and it has a plastic shine to it. Additionally, it doesn’t feel the same when you touch it, and the materials used for the straps and hardware are not as sturdy.
Also, the trademarks and logos used on fake Louis Vuitton bags are usually missing some of the details that the original logos have, like extra letters and characters, and the fonts used for them are a bit fuzzy. Moreover, the stitching patterns used on fake bags don’t look as neat and refined as the ones used on genuine Vuittons.
Another way to spot a fake is by looking at the magnetic clasps. Authentic Louis Vuitton bags use small and strong magnets, while fakes often use larger, weaker ones. Another telltale sign of a fake bag is if the serial number printed inside of it is not properly embossed, or if it is missing entirely.
Ultimately, my advice to everyone looking for a new designer bag is to buy it from an authorized dealer. Not only are you guaranteed to get a high-quality product, but you are also helping to end this issue of counterfeit products. Remember, when it comes to designer bags, you really do get what you pay for!