Louis Vuitton - Date Code information

First of all, I must say Date Codes are not an absolute way to determine authentcity of Louis Vuitton items. Many Vintage Louis Vuitton do not have Date Codes at all and nowadays almost all fake bags have date codes. Date code(DC) is also commonly refered to as "serial numbers" and can be used interchangeably. DC were only widely used after the 1990's. The DC was meant for the use of Louis Vuitton employees internally to identify their own handbags. Not for authenticity purposes. Not all handbags with serial numbers are authentic and not all handbags without a serial number are fake.

Louis Vuitton made in the early 80's had three or four digits only and Louis Vuitton made in the late 80's had three or four digits followed by two letters. I've also seem some vintage handbags with one letter followed by 5 digits.

Date codes since the 90's consists of two letters followed by four numbers. The first two letters tell you "the country where it is made" and the numbers tell you the "month and year it was manufactured".

For defination of letters, refer to the following: (Be aware that this list is not complete and only Louis Vuitton has the complete list. The following is generated from personal experience):

France: A1, A2, AA, AO, AC, AN, AR, AS, BA, BJ, CT, DU, ET, FL, FR, MB, MI, NO, ND, RA, RI, SD, SL, SN, SP, SR, TH, VI, VR

USA: FC, FH, FF, LA, OS, SD

Spain: CA, LO, LB, LM, LW

Italy: CE, MA, SA

Germany: LP

Since January 2007, Louis Vuitton has yet adopted another serial number reading system. Instead of first and third digit being the month, it now means the week of the year the bag was made.

Louis Vuitton - Damier Neverfull MM

Louis Vuitton - Damier Neverfull MM

The best selling Neverfull Collection, which pays homage to the history and heritage of Louis Vuitton travel goods, is now available in signature Damier Canvas. The Damier Neverfull has a timeless shape perfect for vacations or toting around town. On each side, the capacity can be adjusted using smooth leather drawstring ties. In respect to the first travel items of the house, the Damier Canvas Neverfull proudly displays a red microfiber lining, depicting the celebrated Louis Vuitton Articles de Voyage logo.

This PRE-OWNED adaptable bag in Damier canvas can be used as a tote with large storage space, or tightened by its side laces to make a smaller city bag.

-Eye-catching striped interior with textile lining
-Leather trimmings
-Large interior zipped pocket which can fit a long wallet
-Interior D-ring for keys or an accessory
-Metallic pieces in shiny golden brass


Size: 12.6" x 11.4" x 6.5"
Retail Price: S$1050
Our Price: SOLD

Chanel - Classic Jumbo Flap

Year 2009 Off-White Soft Caviar Jumbo Flap. This is a SOLD OUT color for Spring/Summer 2009!
Very well-maintained. MINT condition! No stains. Small tiny scratch on back pocket, not obvious at all. Looks new from front, excellent condition for the interior.
Comes with:
- Original receipt from local Chanel boutique
- Authenticity card
- care cards
- hologram sticker
- dust bag
- original box and paper bag

Caviar skin is durable and hassle free compare to lambskin. Off-white color is easier to maintain than a pure white leather bag. This is a rare piece with soft washed color. Limited in Singapore!
Condition: 9.5/10
Serial #: 12xxxxxx

Dimensions: 8" x 12" x 3"

Retail: S$4880
Our Price: SOLD

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Gucci - large tote with signature GG prints

BRAND NEW Gucci large tote bag.
Great as over-night bag.

- Brown GG prints
- double handles
- dark brown leather trim
- inside zip pocket
- handphone pocket

Size: 17.7"L x 4.3"W x 15.8"H

Retail Price: S$1100
Our Price: S$950

Louis Vuitton - Men bag (Andrei)

Lightly used men bag from Louis Vuitton. Excellent condition, looks totally NEW!! Condition 9.99/10, Gray color

Andrei is a casual, business bag crafted in Taïga leather with a large flap and snap closure. It can be carried on the shoulder or across the body thanks to its adjustable textile strap.

- Taïga leather discreetly stamped with the LV initials, textile lining, leather trimmings
- Silvery brass pieces
- One inside flat pocket, one phone pocket
- External D-ring (to attach pouch or key holder)

Size: 11" x 9.8" x 3.9"

Retail Price: S$1870
Our price: SOLD

Louis Vuitton - Men Messenger bag

A lightly used men messenger bag in utah leather, mocha color. Excellent condition 9/10.

This sturdy, masculine shoulder bag in Utah leather is closed with a buckle. Its flap opens to reveal a large compartment and pouch.
- Utah leather discreetly stamped with the LV initials, textile strap, leather base, rustic cotton lining
- Antique polished brass pieces
- Flap closure with buckle
- Pouch under the flap
- Carried on the shoulder

Size: 15.3" x 13" x 3.9"

Retail Price: S$3550
Our price: S$2880

Chanel 2.55

In the 1920s Coco Chanel became tired of having to carry her handbags in her arms and decided to design a handbag that freed up her hands. Inspired by the straps found on soldiers’ bags she added thin straps and introduced the resulting design to the market in 1929.

After her successful comeback to the fashion industry in 1954 Chanel decided to update her handbag, for the modern women -double flap, with mademoiselle (square) closure and mademoiselle metal chain. The quilts were inspired by jackets worn by jockeys. The resulting design was called 2.55 after the date of creation, February 1955.

2.55 has a number of features:
Lining - The lining’s burgundy colour represents the colour of the uniforms at the convent where she grew up.
Compartment - There is a zippered compartment at the inside of the front flap. That’s where Chanel is rumoured to have stored her love letters in her original bag.
Back - The backside has a back outside flap for storage of money.
Shoulder strap - The chains were attached by leather-threaded chain inserted though eyelets. The caretakers of the convert she grew up at hold the keys at their waist dangling from the same type of chains as the 2.55 shoulder strap chains.
The front lock – the front lock is called “the Mademoiselle Lock” (because Coco was never married).

Since its introduction there have been several variations of the original 2.55 design:
1) metal and interwoven leather straps
2) use of different colour leathers/fabrics combination
3) single flap vs. the original double flap
4) different sizes available
5) mademoiselle vs. interlocking CC