Don't sweat it — we have some details on how to tell the difference between a fake Louis Vuitton vs. a real one. With the popularity of designer bags at an all-time high, more counterfeit bags ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Shelley Alvarado, a senior account executive and former Louis Vuitton employee ... looked at the bags, I knew they weren't real, and I had ...

Authentic bags have tight, even, and symmetrical stitches because brands like Hermès and Louis Vuitton train their artisans for years to achieve perfection. Most designer bags come with serial ...