Louis Vuitton Purse Date Codes
Louis Vuitton Purse Date Codes
Louis Vuitton Purse Date Codes
Pre-1980s:
French
Company
Saks Fifth
Avenue
Fabric
Design
Legend
Y=
Year
M=
Month
W = Week
CC = Country Code
1980's
3 digits: YYM
Example: 821
January 1982
4 digits: YYMM
Example: 8312
December 1983
Example: TH 863
Example: 865 TH
1990's
2 letters, 4 digits: CC MYMY Example: TH 1920 France December 1990
2007
2 letters, 4 digits: CC WYWY Example: TH 3077 France 37th week of 2007
A0, A1, A2, AA, AN, AR, AS, AX, AN, BA, BJ, BU,
CT, DU, ET, FL, LW, MB, MI, NO, RA, RI, [*SD
(also USA)], SL, SN, SP, SR, TH, VI, V.I.
USA
Spain
Italy
Switzerland DI, FA
Germany
LP
Caveat
*SD
BA
CA
FC
LC
A2 (France):
AA (France)
AR (France)
AS (France)
AX (France)
Mono Canvas
BA (France)
BJ (France)
BU (France)
Mono Canvas
CA (Spain)
Mono Canvas, CB, Epi, Mini Mono, Vernis, MC, Damier Canvas, Mat Mono, Damier Azur, Suhali, Glace,
Groom
CB (-)
Mono Ambre
CE (Italy)
CR (Spain)
Damier Canvas
CT (France)
DU (France)
ET (France)
Mono Canvas
FC (USA)
Mono Canvas
FA
(Switzerland)
FH (USA)
Mono Canvas
FL (France)
FO (Italy)
JA (France)
KU (-)
LA (USA)
Monogram
LM (Spain):
LW (Spain)
Vernis
MA (Italy)
Balmoral Heels
MI (France)
Mono Canvas, Mini Mono, Vernis, Mat Mono, Damier Canvas, Epi, Damier Azur, Mono Dentelle, MC, Damier
Centenaire, Mono Perfo, Cerises
MB (France)
RA (France)
RC (Italy)
RI (France)
Vernis, Tobago
SD (USA &
France)
SL (France)
Mono Canvas, MC
SN (France)
SP (France)
Mono Canvas, Mini Mono, Damier Canvas, Epi, Mono Denim, MC, Cerises, Damier Azur, Mono Perfo,
Mirage, Mini Lin
SR (France)
TH (France)
CB, MC, Vernis, Mat Mono, Suhali, Damier Canvas, Mono Canvas, Damier Azur, Mono Mini, Epi, Mono
Leopard
VI (France)
Mono Canvas, Mini Mono, Vernis, Damier Canvas, Epi, Mono Denim, MC, Damier Azur
VX (-):
AAS 11339
(France)
SO Epi item
DU (France)
SO Damier Looping
AAS
(France)
Mono wallet
DATE CODES SEEN ON RE-LINED ITEMS
DK
(USA)
DK 1047
(France)
DK 4077
(France)
DK 2907
(France)
DK 1068
Louis Vuitton [I] | Louis Vuitton [II] | Louis Vuitton [III] | Louis Vuitton [IV] | Louis Vuitton [V] |
The date code and country code are important tools for detecting phony Louis Vuitton. Often times the counterfeiters will have these details wrong,
but if the buyer is unaware of the correct sequences, then it is makes little difference. Generally, the top quality fakes will have the sequences correct.
But you will be surprised at how many do not. And a simple check of the date code can identify the counterfeit. What is also important to consider
(along with the correct [model country] mapping) is the quality of the date code impression within the Louis Vuitton material. Often times it will not
be the sequence that will identify the item as a fake, but it will be the overall look of the stamp itself. The authentic stamps should be crisp and clean
impressions with a high level of detail. A blurry looking stamp that looks as if it was a quick rushed job, one that lacks the overall quality and level of
detail of Louis Vuitton, should always be considered a warning flag.
References:
1. SpotFakeHandbags.com - http://spotfakehandbags.com/louis-vuitton-date-country-code-finder.html
2. Yoogi's CLoset - Date and Auth Codes [ http://www.yoogiscloset.com/dateauthcodes ]
3. Snagged by a Phony LV Bag?, [ http://spotfakehandbags.org/spot-phony-louis-vuitton-heat-stamp.html ]
Privacy Policy | Copyright 2012-2013 | Authenticationfiles.com