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Louis Vuitton Marelle Handbag Identification Guide
1. Overall appearance verification
- Package structure
- Marelle is a double-handle half-moon messenger bag with a size of 27x22x10cm, ensuring that the contour lines are firm but without excessive stiffness on the edges.
- The original product has a slight curvature at the bottom, and imitations often appear straight or asymmetric due to mold errors.
- Monogram Canvas
- Observe the texture of the coated canvas: The authentic pattern is composed of tiny pixels, which is clear from a distance and slightly frosted when viewed close.
- The center of LV flowers should be round + four-petal pointed corners, and imitations are often deformed in shape or blurred in edges.
2. Detail feature verification
- Metal Accessories
- Locking System:
- The lock lettering should be in a serif font, “O” in “LOUIS VUITTON” is a perfect circle, and “S” is small at the top and large at the bottom.
- The lock spring should have a clear damping feeling, and the imitation often has loose and abnormal noise.
- Zipper:
- Must-use Lampo zipper (some of which are replaced with lv outlet custom zippers after 2019), and the back of the pull tab is laser encoded.
- Leather Details
- The handle and edges are made of Vachetta vegetable tanned leather. The new bag is beige white and turns honey-colored after oxidation.
- The edge sealing oil is burgundy and has a thickness of ≤0.5mm. Imitation products often have orange-red or overflow.
3. Special identity
- Date code (produced before 2019)
- Find 6-digit embossing codes on the edge of the inner pocket:
- The first two letters represent the origin (FL/TH, etc. are high-risk imitation codes)
- The combination of two digits + letters in the middle must comply with the LV production year rules
- After 2021, it will be changed to NFC chip verification, and it needs to be scanned with the official LV APP
- Internal standard hot stamping
- “Louis Vuitton Paris” should be a serif font:
- The bottom of the “L” vertical line is slightly tilted to the right
- “O” is close to the perfect circle, and imitations are often oval
- The gold stamping has a slight sagging feeling, no smudge on the edges
4. Process Characteristic Verification
- Sewing Process
- 7-8 stitches per inch, oblique saddle stitching method, the stitching color matches the leather exactly.
- Focus on checking the suture at the root of the handle: the genuine product will be reinforced with needles for three times.
- Pattern alignment
- The front bag pattern must be mirrored on the left and right, and the four-leaf flower pattern at the side joints should be completely connected.
- The pattern of the edge of the cover must be centered, and the pattern at the cutouts must not be interrupted.
5. Accessories Verification
- Dust proof bag
- After 2020, it will be changed to beige cotton dust bag, and the LV logo is light gray printing (not pure white)
- The stitching should be tightly sewn with three needles, and double needles are commonly used for imitation products.
- Packaging Box
- The orange box has cross pattern on the surface, and the steel stamp on the bottom of the box contains a 12-digit serial number
- Brand new products should be accompanied by a beige ribbon (non-bright orange)
6. Advanced verification methods
- UV detection:
Genuine canvas will show randomly distributed red fluorescent fibers under ultraviolet light
- Weight Detection:
Marelle empty bag should be between 680-720 grams, too light may use inferior hardware
Precautions
- This model is launched in 2018. If you encounter early date codes, you should be vigilant.
- High-quality imitation products can copy chip data. It is recommended to pass the LV counter inspection (reservation is required in advance)
- Second-hand market price range ￥15,000-18,000, there must be problems with obvious low prices
It is recommended to obtain electronic certification reports through third-party authentication platforms (such as Entrupy, Real Authentication). If further professional assistance is required, high-definition detailed pictures can be provided (needed to include: buckle lettering close-up/internal marking/stitching joints).