They were as follows:. The next phase of codes makes up a significant number of items you see on the resale market and adhere to the following format:. This is the current format that Louis Vuitton follows to this day. The lining material usually determines where and how the code is placed; however, there are circumstances where this may change though format remains the same. All date codes are located in the interior of a bag, either by direct embossing, or they are printed or embossed on a leather tab sewn into a seam.
Tag — This method is the most common. A rectangular leather tag, usually the same leather as the trim of a given bag, is sewn into the lining within a seam.
It can either be embossed or foil heat stamped, depending on the model and factory. Embossed — This is the method where the date code may be embossed directly onto the lining or onto an inconspicuous rivet reinforcement. It can usually be found near the top edges of interior pockets or near the top edge of a small good. These pieces contained a Tyvek tag somewhere in their interior, but over the decades they tended to detach. These tricks should help you to both locate, and partially authenticate your Louis Vuitton handbags.
Finally, it be sure to check to see if the country indicated by the two letter factory code listed below in your date code matches the "made in" country stamped on the bag. If, for example, your date code includes the letters BC signifying Italy , yet the bag is stamped "Made in France", it is a sign of a fake. Year manufactured: - present Features: As of March 1st , all Louis Vuitton bags or small leather goods manufactured no longer include the LVMH tried and true, physical date codes.
In lieu of their hot stamped or debased date codes, microchips have been introduced by the brand primarily to stop counterfeits and help with repairs. LV has been integrating the embedded and non-visible microchips into their items, to be scanned at Louis Vuitton boutiques. Held on a private blockchain accessible only to LVMH, the chips do not reveal any personal information, nor do they compromise the privacy of the customer whatsoever.
These chips are encrypted with basic information, such as the product name, materials used, etc, and cannot be copied or modified. Year manufactured: - Features: Two letters followed by four digits. The first two letters represent the factory location. The first and third numbers represent the week of the year, and the second and forth numbers represent the year. Year manufactured: Features: Two letters followed by four digits.
The first and third numbers represent the month and the second and forth numbers represent the year. Year manufactured: Early to late s Features: In the mids, Louis Vuitton changed their date codes system that would now include letters representing the factory location each bag was manufactured in.
Usually three or four digits followed were followed by two letters. However, the letters, representing the country, were moved to the front of the code. With the first and the third number indicating the month, and the second and fourth number indicating the year of manufacturing. Instead of the month in which an item is manufactured, the date code now represents the week. These codes start with two numbers representing the country, followed by four numbers.
The first and third number indicate the week, and the second and fourth number indicate the year. March — Present As of March , the Louis Vuitton bags and leather goods have a microchip in the lining of the bag. The date code is in the past. The chip in the bag is invisible. The main reason of the microchip is to tackle the replica market. The chip indicates in which country the bag was produced and when.
In addition, the chip provides more information such as when the bag was sold, where the bag was sold and other general information about the bag.
Only Louis Vuitton employees can scan the microchip. We may be able to do this ourselves in the future. If your Louis Vuitton item was made in the mids or later, then the date code includes two letters. It is possible that there are newer letter combinations released after this blog was posted. Want to quickly check your date code without trying to decipher the code yourself?
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