Jan 16, 2014 · The following is a guide to authenticate Louis Vuitton bags by reading and finding date codes and tags that appear on the interior of the bag. Location of codes can sometimes be a task in itself. Codes will typically contain 6 digits: 2 digits for Country and 4 digits for date (note only in ’80s does this differ see below).
Louis Vuitton Date codes are always located on the different parts of the bag. The most typical but not exclusive can be pockets (next to the sewing). The date code can be stamped on a leather tag inside, to the lining or to the vachetta (white leather) parts.
Here is a quick reference guide to Louis Vuitton date codes. Early 1980's: Three numbers with the first two numbers representing the year and the last number(s) representing the month. For instance, the date code of a bag made in May of 1982 would read "825".
For more information on deciphering a Louis Vuitton date code check out our table here. In this case the country code [CA] stands for 'made in Spain', and the following four digit sequence tells us that this belt was made in the 25th week in the year 2009. Another detail to point out is the difference in font type for the digits that Louis date code louis vuitton double v ...
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