Louis Vuitton clutch
The legendary Louis Vuitton clutch bags are what every fashionista dreams of.
Traditional classic models, or original brand new items are sure to become a bright accent in your image. The acquisition of at least one element of the collection is also a kind of investment, because the products of the French fashion house are not cheap. And here you need to be especially careful, because when buying it is important not only to pay attention to style and color, but also to know how to distinguish the original from the copy.
Peculiarities
Small handbags for going out, going to the movies or just walking - clutches - occupy a worthy place in the brand's collection. Shapes and styles are here for every taste: traditional envelopes or clutches with a zipper, with a leather strap or with a chain. Almost all handbags are decorated with metal fittings with brand engraving.
The famous coffee colors of Louis Vuitton are carefully preserved by designers and are embodied in each new season. But this does not mean that lovers of bright colors will have nothing to admire in the collection. After all, pink, blue, peach, various shades of red and, of course, black are also presented here. Some models, such as GO-14, Petite Malle or Felicie look especially original and prove that the brand is aimed at the youth audience as well.
Men's collection
Do not forget the designers of Louis Vuitton and the strong half of humanity.Men's series of clutches is addressed not only to those who are interested in fashion trends, but also to those who know the value of details in creating an impeccable reputation.
Roomy and at the same time laconic models are made of calf, crocodile and other types of leather. Products are presented in various colors: coffee, beige, black, gray, as well as with various bright inserts.
Company principles
Brand products have their own recognizable style. Therefore, products of this brand are among the most frequently counterfeited in the world. Here are some principles of the company's marketing policy, the knowledge of which will help you protect yourself from buying a fake:
- New items (not vintage) can only be bought in branded stores, including on the Internet, where there is one official website of the French brand. His products do not coexist on the shelves with other brands. Therefore, if you see a famous monogram in a store with a different name, you should know that this is a copy.
- The company never conducts sales, liquidations of the remnants of collections and other promotions to reduce prices. This has been the position of the company for almost a hundred years.
- The price of products consists of several points. This is the use of first-class materials, handwork, the work of designers in creating an impeccable style and, of course, the prestige of the brand itself. With that in mind, accept it as a fact that Louis Vuitton products can't be cheap.
How to identify the original
The best guarantee of the originality of the product is a purchase in a company store. But what if you want to buy a vintage handbag from those series that have already gone out of production?
First of all, you need to carefully inspect the product. If you are buying online, feel free to ask for more photos of both the outside and the inside of the bag.Keep in mind that genuine leather darkens over time, so the light beige shade of a vintage bag should alert you.
If it is possible to take a thing in hand, evaluate the material. The original products are made of soft, pleasant to the touch leather, without defects and roughness. Check the quality of the seams. The stitches must be even, and their number is the same on all identical elements.
Look for labels if they are present. Be aware that labels are never attached to an original Louis Vuitton product, but are attached in an additional envelope or put in a pocket. They contain information on the product: model number, name and barcode.
Expert opinion
There are numerous nuances by which we can immediately say with confidence that we have a copy in front of us. For example, a trained eye will immediately identify inaccuracies in the font in which the company name is written or the absence of mandatory symmetry in the monogram.
But to know this, you need to carefully study the history of the company and its collections. Of course, there are not many such experts. Therefore, you can contact the company store for advice. There you will definitely be helped to determine the authenticity of the product.