Louis Vuitton is probably among the very first brands to create a trademark and brand to prevent counterfeiting and knockoffs.Of course the start of the Louis Vuitton business was in leather goods and luggage, just as many of the other designer handbag producers; however Louis Vuitton's creation of the LV monogram logo was a first. Because of this creation of the LV monogram, Louis Vuitton is considered the very first designer label ever.
Of course being the very first designer labels ever created has its perks in the fashion industry. This makes Louis Vuitton handbags among the most popular and prestigious ladies handbags in the market. No matter what brand you hear about, Louis Vuitton will be one of the most established.
Not forgetting to mention setting the benchmark for handbags and luggage quality and materials. LouisVuitton handbags are among the first to use exotic materials, such as crocodile and elephant skins. Even with their luggage line they were a first, creating the first flat top, air tight luggage cases!
Of course being at the top of branding, fashion and innovation has its costs as well. Though Louis Vuitton was the first to create branding to prevent counterfeiting, ironically they are the most counterfeited brand in the handbag market! Just a little over 1% of a Louis Vuitton branded handbag in the world is actually a real Louis Vuitton product!
As with many other purchases of designer labels, one has to be very careful when buying a Louis Vuitton handbag. Because they are the most counterfeited product in the market, one has to be extra scrupulous when making a purchase anywhere other than a certified retailer. This means you should know the specific Louis Vuitton handbag that you want to purchase, inside and out, before going to places such as an online handbag or auction site!
No great deal that you see online is worth purchasing a fake Louis Vuitton handbag! There is just absolutely no substitute for the quality craftsmanship, history and tradition that goes into every one of their ladies handbags. Do not take the risk without knowing the product.