As a result, I have decided to make a side-by-side comparison of the Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis in Reverse Monogram because it’s one of the highly in-demand handbag styles of the luxury brand today. These guidelines below can help you avoid buying knock-off Louis Vuitton pieces in the market, especially online.

Read on to know the 7 things you need to look out for in a fake Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis.

7 Things to Look Out for in a Fake Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis

1. Front Clasp

The front part of the Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis handbag is one of the easiest to look for mistakes.

The fake Louis Vuitton’s front leather black strap is visibly shinier compared to the original one. It has a smooth surface in contrast to the authentic LV’s rough feel.

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There’s also the distinct “V” shaped front clasp with two circles surrounding it. Beware if you see a little space in between the “V” because it’s fake—any external additions of the hardware should have enough space in between the parts. In addition, when you open the clasp, you will see that the fake bag has a hole inside which allows the leather underneath to show. All genuine luxury handbags are meticulous in all of their details.

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Furthermore, underneath the front clasp, there should be two screws on the hardware. The fake Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis perfectly copied this one. However, the main difference is between the screws itself. The replica bag has diamond/flower shape screw hole while the authentic bag has 6 corners which resemble a star-shaped screw hole.

2. Back Zipper

Next, when you look at the back of the bag, you’d immediately see a difference in the zipper.

The fake Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis that I bought has a long black leather extending from the zipper. The real one should only have the zipper—no external additions of any kind. You can also easily tell if it’s a knock-off through the width of the zipper. The fake is a lot thinner compared to the genuine.

Another giveaway is the stitching of the bag and its color should be similar to the leather of the bag. So if you have the Louis Vuitton Metis Reverse, the stitches must also be the same shade as the leather, which is close to brown.

3. Side of the Bag

There’s also a lot of distinct differences at the side of the bag. You just need to have a sharp eye to notice the fake Louis Vuitton Metis from the real deal.

For one, you will see a lot of uneven and overlapping stitches. Always remember that a luxury brand like Louis Vuitton will never make these mistakes. They always make sure their products are perfectly made which means it should be evenly-stitched.

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Furthermore, replicas sometimes try too hard to perfectly imitate the authentic bag that they even have the LV logo engraved on the buckle. The genuine one should not have this.

Also, look out for the circular gold buttons just below the buckle. There should be the logo engraved but it shouldn’t be obviously done so, meaning the real one must have the logo lightly engraved on the hardware.

4. Top Handle

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You can also see the major distinctions at the handle. The fake Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis’ handle is visibly shinier than the matte leather used by the genuine one.

And again, look out for the tiny details in the stitching. The knock-off has bigger stitches which are close to the edge of the handle compared to the real bag’s stitches.

5. Long Strap

Another thing you should look out for is leather used in the long strap.

The fake Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis has a disarray leather print that’s not centered and patterned consistently. The cut of the leather is also very obvious compared to the genuine’s perfectly disguised cut.

In addition, when you look at the buckle or hook of the long strap, it should be slim.

6. Date Code

The date code is also one of the most important elements of a Louis Vuitton product as it determines when and where the handbag was made.

The color of the date code print should be gold. Disclaimer: Not all Louis Vuitton date codes use the gold font but for this particular design only. Usually, fake Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis has a black-colored date code which is engraved.

Check your handbag’s authenticity through this date code website.

7. Exterior Leather

Last but not the least, you should look out for the exterior leather.

I know it’s impossible to feel the texture of the bag when you’re buying online so what I advised is to check the color of the exterior leather. This one is especially helpful if you already have a fake bag on your stash.

The real Louis Vuitton Metis must show red undertones in its print when viewed at different angles. Meanwhile, the fake one only has a dark brown color all throughout.

Hopefully, with all of these tips and tricks, I have imparted essential knowledge to you on how to tell a fake Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis from the genuine.

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