Handbags such as the Ellipse, Tivoli, Tulum, have areas where the “LV” logo is either cut-off at the seam or covered by the leather trim. However, the size and shape of some items simply make it impossible to avoid. The “LV” logo motifs on Monogram canvas items are typically not cut off or covered with leather trim or hardware. This misconception is generally true, but some exceptions do exist. This means that Louis Vuitton works hard to ensure that their instantly-recognizable Monogram and Damier patterns are never cut off or misaligned. Myth #4: LVs are Never Cut Off Louis Vuitton is known for quality and the brand seems to be constantly working towards making pieces that are even more exquisitely crafted than before. However, Louis Vuitton still uses some solid brass hardware, which the Louis Vuitton website refers to as “golden brass pieces” and “silver brass pieces”, for select items like limited edition pieces and trunks. This type of hardware can have a brushed or a polished finish and is made of a plated base metal. As of 2017, the Louis Vuitton website refers to its hardware as “golden color metallic pieces” or “shiny silver color metallic pieces” on most handbags and accessories. In the early 1970’s, Louis Vuitton began to transition away from using solid brass hardware to plated metal hardware. While the hardware on many Louis Vuitton items manufactured before 1970 was made of solid brass, most contemporary items will not have solid brass hardware. It is a common misconception that all Louis Vuitton hardware is made of solid brass. It's true that authentic Louis Vuitton hardware is made of brass – sometimes. Myth #3: Authentic Louis Vuitton Hardware Is Made of Brass This is one of our favorite myths because it's not really a myth. These pieces experience color transfer easily, much like patent leather, and need a bit more care than other Louis Vuitton materials, but gorgeous Monogram Vernis is able to withstand decades of use thanks to their coated leather construction. Vernis, in French, means "varnish" and this refers to the sparkly and vinyl-like coating that covers the leather of the bag. However, the general myth about this beautiful material is that it isn't real leather. Myth #2: Monogram Vernis is Not Real Leather This myth may be difficult for most because Monogram Vernis does look somewhat similar to vinyl. With careful use and upkeep, though, you can avoid this issue of color changing and wear! Another factor that may cause wear or discoloration of the material is the weather and the amount of sun exposure the canvas endures. If you frequently use your bag, you may notice some wear on high-impact areas where your arms rest, on the corners, or near the zipper of the bag due to the frequent friction the Monogram canvas experiences in those areas - rather than the material fading naturally. We have handled thousands of authentic Louis Vuitton bags that are vintage and don't show any wear or fading of the Monogram, or Damier canvas. However, Monogram canvas is a durable fabric that does not fade over time. Myth #1: Monogram Canvas Fades Over Time A lot of people think that Monogram canvas will inherently fade over time and this is a myth we can verify as false. What you can see is minor color variation from piece to piece, and this can be a result of multiple factors, such as different manufacturing locations and production climate differences. It can be tricky to tell what "rules" are always true when it comes to authentic Louis Vuitton pieces, so getting some insider info to tell you what is fact versus fiction can be really helpful. In this blog, we explore ten of the Louis myths and help debunk them!
If you are a Louis lover, you know that there are tons of unique pieces, limited editions, and variations to certain classic styles over time. In fact, we found the myths to be so rampant that we decided to address some of them. If you visit any fashion chat forum, you will find countless myths about authentic Louis Vuitton bags.