Almost every model of Louis Vuitton bag has its own unique qualities that distinguish and help authenticate it. Often times, counterfeiters will overlook these model-specific attributes or will mix attributes from multiple bags in effort to make it "even more authentic" — when, it reality, it only proves its own invalidity. Here's what you need to know to authenticate Louis Vuitton's monogram bags. MONOGRAM PRINT...

LOGO The distinctive presentation of the 'rag & bone' brand name, in lowercase letters with a typewriter font is a logo in and of itself. However, the lesser known 'rb' icon logo (shown below) is where counterfeiters most often run afoul and is the best place to start when authenticating Rag & Bone jeans.  Rag & Bone always positions this icon logo in the upper right...

Setting out, the goal of our research was to provide a universal way to authenticate ANY Chloé hang bag. But, as with life, that turned out to be more complicated than it seemed. Aside from quality and craftsmanship, Chloé doesn't subscribe to universal telltales across her products. Different styles of purses from the Chloé Faye, to the Chloé Drew and Chloé Pixie bags all have different attributes that make them unique. Therefore, as...