Louis Vuitton has been limiting and even discontinuing, the production of many of its monogram items. This is an effort to ramp up sales on their more expensive, all leather bags – which in turn, helps them maintain their luxury status.

Coding. Since 1980, the majority of genuine Louis Vuitton bags have a date/location stamp located on the inside of the bag. The location for the stamp will usually be on a small tab inside an interior pocket, the inside where the handles attach, or underneath a small interior flap.

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From its handcrafted roots, this personal signature bloomed into an international symbol on luggage and handbags. The LV Monogram canvas represents innovation, design, and timelessness combined with the elegance of the House's heritage of savoir-faire.