I am so excited!!! I am in my livingroom jumping around. I feel like I am on Antique's Roadshow. I bought my Louis from a vintage store a few years ago for next to nothing and am now realizing it is actually real! I went through all the steps you talked about in your video and my bag is real. You made my day : )

very helpful. this has helped me confirm what I've suspected. I've bought a fake

Very informative.. As a man I'm not quite sure why I'm watching this, however I guess it will come in handy when dating xD

The 410 people who didn't like this are trying to sell fake bags 😂 Great video Winnie. So thorough and helpful for buying pre-loved bags 👌🏼

The Speedy's made in the 80's for a few years by The French Company had a bottom seam and a strip of leather which made both sides of the Speedy had right-side up LV's. They were not fake. This happened due to a labor dispute at LV in Paris. I have the large one and not only did the Speedy's have the leather strip, the cosmetic bags had nylon zippers.

I can't believe I just watched 12 minutes of that... and I'm a straight male.

I take very good care of my LV purses. I have not experienced any darkening or change of color and I bought mine straight from an LV store. Just saying in case people saw this and worried their bags were not authentic. They don't fade if you keep them in the dust bags and only use them on special occasions :)

I love these videos, I nearly bought a replica designer handbag thinking it was real! Thank god I watched this before hand!

Hi, yes LV handles when new are light cream, as time passes they naturally turn a tan colour. Enjoy your LV!

About time! So many fakes! The newbies need to know this!

The handles and leather trim looks soooo beautiful once it oxidizes. So pretty and rich looking.

Great info but am I the only one freaking out because she pointing at it with a pen/pencil 😨😳😱

Yes you are right! Since the video we've posted an update about the 'Coated canvas' process. Thanks for your comments.

Thanks! We weren't aware of the 'Coated canvas' process many designers now use to make their bags, all very interesting. Many thanks for letting us know.

Hi VI means it was made in France. Assuming that it is an 80s bag the format is YYMM so 8912 is: Year 89 Month: December. We have further information on our blog. You can find the link on our website. All the best.

I really enjoyed your educational video on spotting a fake from a real LV speedy 25. Thank you so much for all of the info.

I am assuming the ones who disliked this video are counter fitters .

this is amazing! thank you so much, I have learned so much from this video

Finally a video that just gets to the fucking point and skips all the bullshit thank you sooooooooooooooooooo much. 😂😊🙌🏻👜✌🏻

This video was so helpful!!! Thank you!

EXTREMELY helpful. Thank you!

Hi, the meaning & format of the date code stamps change over time. We have written a guide for this on our blog site. You can find this from our website at the bottom of the page. Kind regards

Hi, thanks we weren't aware of this, obviously it feels like leather. Good insider tips!!

OMG! Thanks so much for the valuable information. I have learned so much from watching this one video.

We deal with 10,20 and 30 yr old LV so the details will vary from new LV. Thanks tho :-)

Thank you so much for this amazing video.. it is really helpful 🌹

Thank you for that information it's much appreciated.

this is the best and most concise primer on authenticating LV bags. fortunately, there ls a great LV salon here in san francisco, so that is the best way to get authentic product. left you a thumb up for posting this great video.

I understand your replica vs. authentic video is meant to help us buyers know fake from real, but you're also helping the thieves make better fakes, by pointing out what's wrong and what's right. This video has probably helped make some excellent fakes with all the "authentic" looking areas. All those thieves love videos like this.

Sorry, I'm not a bag person, but I have an LV speedy that my mom bought before I was born(1983) she can't remember exactly when and it doesn't have any tags in it at all. It has the oxidation, the faded leather & burgundy and the pattern, but I've seen videos that said it should have 5 stitches on the handle tags but this has 6. So I think I have a high quality very well crafted fake from the 70's or 80's lol. Thanks for your video I was just curious.

Thanks! I'll hide the pen next time ;-)

Hi Jonny, Thanks. We will do more videos, promise :-)

@danieldisco The cost of producing an exact copy is really the issue. Replicas cut corners, use cheaper materials and production techniques which explains why they can sell at such a low cost. Anyone attempting to copy an original product would simply buy the real product and analyse it anyway. Hope that helps.

Fabulous, however you stated that the monogram was printed on leather, but it's a coated canvas.

Very good video Winnie! :) I remember years ago when I purchased mine, the woman at the LV store did use the term, "one continuous piece of leather," but it's probably a different process today....Thanks so much for the info :)

You're so cute Winnie lol I actually watched the whole thing and this video is VERY educational especially if you're looking to buy an LV 😄

I don't see the point of buying a fake one do you want quality over quantity the fake one is just going to break invest in something that's going to last yes it might be pricey but it's worth it

This was a very informative and helpful video, after watching this video I felt comfortable searching for a preloved vintage bag. Thanks so much for sharing you knowledge!

Hi, I agree threw me at first, SP for Spain makes more sense. But LV decided to use a more cryptic coding, go figure!!

this video is amazing, thank you so much omg. now I know the difference

Glad we helped. We wish you all the best in your search for genuine vintage. Winnie x Love Vintage!

fantastic and very informative. please keep the vids coming on how to spot fake designer items. thanks

Thank-you for information. I know Men's Fashion Very Well, and being single I take out my friends shopping- And of Lady's Fashion, I am blind and this year devoting My Time Learning Lady's Fashion.

Amazing video! I love how you go into detail and the history of the brand. I hope to see more videos soon! (:

Thanks for the info. Love your video and love your voice!

This is how LV knows if your bag is still covered of 2 years after sales service starting from the date of purchased. its applies globally..

Thank you, i've been using it all my life ;-)

thank you very much for this video, I all most purchase fake Louis Vuitton on ebay, i can't believe they sale fake one on ebay

Such great information.

Awesome information!! Thank you

Thanks, much appreciated!

Excellent video and information! thanks so very much now I know when I shop online how to tell the difference.

Fantastic news, sounds like you got a great bargain!

Thank you for the great video. This is one of the best authentication I have found.

wow i never knew there are so many details you can look for... i have a few LV bags all purchased in actual LV stores so i am not worried but i think i am going to put those bags to test against all your guidances. great vid!

SP - France ??? isn't it Spain? it makes more sence...

Thanks! Much appreciated We wish you all the best in your search for genuine vintage. Winnie x Love Vintage!

Hi please take a look at our blog - 'B' icon at the bottom of our website. There is an article called 'Louis Vuitton - Understanding Date Stamp Codes' which will help. Sorry KZread won't allow direct links.

Great info!!! Very helpful.

Thanks - we noticed our error too. We've posted amendments... much appreciated.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!❤️

Thank you for this very helpful video ♥

Thank you so much for this informative video.

speedys come in 4 sizes 25,30,35,and 40 the 45 is the keepall which is classed as luggage

Hi, we've a blog which will help, 'Louis Vuitton - Understanding Date Stamp Codes' that should help. You can find this blog on our website Vintage Heirloom, just look for the blog link.

Hi there. Yes we do, we've 5 vintage Gucci bags on our site Vintage Heirloom at the moment. We wish you all the best in your search for genuine vintage. Winnie x Love Vintage!

Nicely Done! Happy New Year!

I assume your date code looks like this: SA824 =CCYYM i.e CC=Country Italy 824=YYM 1982 April

You are so helpful thanks (:

great job winnie

Hi we only deal with vintage LV so we haven't come across the DU country prefix. I'm sure if you purchased this from LV directly you have nothing to worry about. All the best.

thank you for your response you are very helpful

Great video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Very informative video. I used your information recently to help authenticate a vintage Louis Vuitton bag I was looking to purchase.

Thank you for sharing, this is very helpful for all LV lovers...

thank u for all that info!

Good question. From experience it always comes down to cost. People who make fakes always cut corners, use inferior materials. Profit margins are as much of a concern for forgers as they are for a company like LV, you either go for cheap and cheerful or expensive and quality... Personally I like to save for something well made and that will last...

Hi please take a look at our blog site (sorry I'm unable to post a link using KZread).

Hi Winnie! Just wanted to know that I absolutely adore you and your videos! So informative, way more tips than other websites. Let me know if you ever open a store in Orlando, FL! Would love to run it for you(;

hi i have louis vuitton speedy 40 bag.. when i lift up behind the pocket..the other button says SA then the other side it says 824..what does it mean ?

TY Winnie!

Hi, we've a blog which will help, 'Louis Vuitton - Understanding Date Stamp Codes' that should help. You can find this blog on our website Vintage Heirloom, just look for the blog link. Kind regards....

can you do the speedy mini HL too?

Thank you for the video! It really helped!

can you do a brief video of the LV Neverfull Monogram which is also very popular? you dont have to re-explain the date stamp and the material. I want to get one and is interested in the exact design and hardware of the bag. Thanks!

Yes! Thanks for the correction.

Very informative. Thanks a lot.

super helpful video! thank you~

Hi do any LV authentic purse or bag have the outside logos in the inside?

Thanks! Love it!

So glad I found your videos. Can you discuss the Damier Ebene line? Also, how to pronounce the French name. Most of us butcher the names. Lastly, the cost and quality of high end designer bags. Chanel price increase over the past 5 years is outrageous.. Why?

Great video and very informative.

Great video!!! very informative!

all monogram patterning on the LV bags should appear 'mirrored' and evenly printed thanks!

Thanks you for this great information.

Great information. I will definitely be pre-cautious when purchasing vintage handbags from co-assignment shops.

Hi My Damier Speedy 35 Date COde is SP 2161 what does it mean? i bought in LV store in Singapore July of last year...

I think it means the 14th week in 2011.

Could you help see if this date code is real, it's on a vintage Keepall 45 with strap. At the top it says .V.I. and at the bottom it says 8912

nice video and you made your points very clearly. Love your accent btw :)