The international high fashion brand Louis Vuitton has always been head of the pack in the pursuit of glamour, but this is now true more than ever. The latest innovations that have gone into what was once considered the typical LV handbag seem like this could be the work of a cutting edge fashion school graduate. What distinguishes all of the pieces turned out by Louis Vuitton, however, is the attention to deal and quality leather craftsmanship that consumers have come to expect over the years .This is unlikely to change, no matter who is at the helm of the brand.
What is exciting however is that even though the most current trends, including a willingness to open up and play with color, still stay true to the heart and soul of a LV handbag. This dates back to their beginnings as a quality purveyor of luggage, which is still of course when of the brand’s top sellers. This new playful attitude however has been marked by their collaborations with a number of up and coming designers and artists, including the contemporary Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. The “Murakami” bag has become one of Louis Vuitton’s top sellers of all time.
One of the aspects that people enjoy when they are purchasing a LV handbag is that the brand’s logo is usually clearly apparent on the surface of the bag, whether it is worked into the design as in the case of the Murakami bags, or simply put off to the side on the buckle or clasp. Unfortunately, this detail has also been noted by those who make knockoffs, and the most frequently replicated bags are the ones that are smothered in lettering and logos. To avoid accidentally purchasing a knockoff, it may be wise to look for a design that would not lend itself immediately to this type of copying.
Other ways to stay on top of the latest trends in the LV handbag and avoid purchasing replicas would be to look at the details that are currently in style, including the addition of miniature tails and tassels on the bags. These haven’t caught on as much in the handbag black market, because they take more time and skill to replicate. To the true connoisseur, a real Louis Vuitton is easy to spot in comparison to a replica, because the quality of the leather is some of the highest in the world. They hand-stitch all of the bags, so this is also a detail to play close attention to.
