buying Louis Vuitton replica handbags

Not much stands out as such a recognizable status symbol as the Louis Vuitton handbag. Celebrities and every day citizens alike, await the newest Louis Vuitton masterpiece and when it appears - they are off to the store to spend hundreds, even thousands of dollars on this luxury creation. But as with anything else that has achieved success, those looking to grab a piece of the action are never far behind. Not surprisingly, unscrupulous companies hoping to make money off the Louis Vuitton name have manufactured a variety of Louis Vuitton replica handbags that are sold far and wide.

The Louis Vuitton company began in France as a luggage manufacturer in 1854. Louis Vuitton himself made the company a success by offering unrivaled quality in all of his products. The company quickly became popular among those who enjoyed luxury items and the need for luggage pieces for travel was such that the company established a name for itself in the marketplace.

Louis Vuitton died in 1892 at which time his son Georges took the helm of the company's operations. It was at this time that the famous Louis Vuitton handbag finally made its appearance. The popularity of the handbag was such that Georges Vuitton worried about the possibility of counterfeiters. So, in an effort to hinder Louis Vuitton replica handbags, the brand's now famous pattern/logo was established - a beige on chestnut colored "LV" logo. The pattern - known as the Monogram Canvas design - was used in all of Louis Vuitton's handbags and would soon become synonymous with the brand itself.

But surprisingly, the Louis Vuitton brand has turned out to be the world's most copied design - more counterfeited than any other brand in history. In fact, the Louis Vuitton replica handbags are more often than not, the bags that are actually being sold when people think they're buying an authentic Louis Vuitton. Statistics show that only 1% of the Louis Vuitton handbags being sold today are authentic.

In some cases, consumers know they are buying Louis Vuitton replica handbags but are willing to do so because of the affordable price. Additionally, most of the replica bags are made in such a way that they are unrecognizable from the actual brand.

If you wish, however, to know that you are buying an authentic Louis Vuitton handbag then make sure to purchase only from an authorized dealer - including the official stores found around the world as well as through the online shops. Authentic Louis Vuitton handbags will have two things that Louis Vuitton replica handbags will not: a monogram inside the handbag and a certificate of authenticity that comes with a verification number.