How can I tell if a Louis Vuitton scarf is authentic?

To tell if a Louis Vuitton scarf is authentic, look closely at how the accessory was made. Expect perfection when it comes to the stitching on a Louis Vuitton scarf (or any other LV product) — anything less won’t leave the workshop floor. The stitching on any Louis Vuitton scarf is a good indicator of whether it might be a fake. The stitches should be meticulously straight and even, and the edges of the scarf will be crisp and clean and show no signs of fraying.

Louis Vuitton is synonymous with exquisite craftsmanship and the utmost care, and an authentic Louis Vuitton scarf will look and feel like the real deal. All of the luxury house’s scarves, stoles and shawls are made with cashmere, wool, silk and fine cotton. 

Additionally, an authentic Louis Vuitton scarf’s care and composition tag will indicate what it is made of, where it is made and care instructions in clean, crisp lettering. A genuine new Louis Vuitton scarf will come in the brand’s official packaging, too. The color of the Louis Vuitton box is an iconic yellow shade that the house officially named Imperial Saffron. Louis Vuitton pivoted from its chocolate brown packaging to this eye-catching color in 2016. 

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