About Louis Vuitton

What to know. In the second-hand luxury market, Louis Vuitton holds a particular place: the coated canvas ages remarkably well, and some models now resell above their original price. It is also the most counterfeited house in the world, which makes authentication non-negotiable.

Pieces to know. The Keepall, a travel bag turned fashion piece, whose value keeps rising. The Speedy, the absolute classic. The Monogram pouches and handbags, the way into the house. And the less common canvases — Damier Ebene, Multicolore, Mini Lin — which make the difference to a trained eye.

What we check. On Louis Vuitton, authentication comes down to the regularity of the monogram and its alignment across the seams, the colour and grain of the vachetta leather, the quality of the hardware, the yellow stitching and the date code. Every bag is examined in store before going online, and its condition is described without flattery. See our full authentication process.

In-store pickup available in Brussels if you would rather see the piece first.