Is LV Epi leather real leather?

Epi leather is made from vegetable tanned calfskin. This is a natural leather tanned with natural plant tannins.

How do you authenticate Louis Vuitton Epi leather?

The Epi leather pieces have a stamp with an “LV” in the bottom right corner. Epi leather uses a textured horizontal line pattern. Real Epi leather will hold vibrant colors. A vintage Louis Vuiotton bag made from Epi leather will look new for years.

What kind of leather is Epi leather?

Epi leather is a leather mainly used for Louis Vuitton products. It is a pigmented smooth leather, which has a characteristic embossing and is reminiscent of boarded grain. Due to the pigmentation, the leather is weather-resistant. Epi leather is available in diverse colours.

How can you tell a real Louis Vuitton Speedy bag?

The color of the bag can also help you. An authentic bag is usually of intensive brown color, while a fake bag tends to be lighter. As leather handles of Louis Vuitton Speedy are made of Vachetta leather, they darken as the bag ages. The authentic handles have shiny finish, while fakes are matte.

Can Epi leather get wet?

The leather surface is water resistant (not the entire bag) so all you have to do is wipe down if it gets wet from the rain or have a unfortunate mishap of having a drink spilt on it.

When did Louis Vuitton introduce Epi leather?

1985
1985. Louis Vuitton introduced its first leather line in 1985, when Epi Leather was created and became its first permanent collection of Leather bags.

How do you maintain Epi leather?

To maintain your Epi leather accessories, wipe down the Epi leather with a damp cloth every month or so (with just water). If your bag gets dirty, you might want to use a leather cleaner in addition to water.

Where is the serial number on a Speedy?

Serial number Normally, Speedy bags have the data code printed on a piece of leather behind the inside pocket, or it can be found on the piece of leather inside the bag at the junction of the handles.