where to find date code on louis vuitton mussette tango bag

LA USA bags which are largely discontinued (have appeared on Boulogne 30, Montsouris Moyen, Papillon 26.

CA Mostly Spain but there have been some Vernis made in France in 1999.

BA Mostly (France) but there have been some LE pieces made in Spain.

Italy: BO, CE, FO, RE, MA, RC, RO, SA, TD.

France: A0, A1, A2, AA, AH, AN, AR, AS, AX, BA, BJ, BU, CT, CV, DR, DU, ET, FL, GR, IT, LW, MB, MS, MI, NO, RA, RE (also Italy), RI, SA (also Italy), SD (also USA), SF, SL, SN, SP, SR, TA, TH, TJ, TN, TR, TS, VI, V.I.

2 letters 4 numbers CC WYWY - TH 3077 is 37th week of 2007.

'VI3058' would indicate that the item was manufactured in France in the 35th week (late August) of 2008. The first two letters represent the country, the first and third numbers represent the week of the year, and the second and fourth number representing the year i.e. In 2007 Louis Vuitton made further changes - date codes are now in week format.

2 letters 4 numbers CC MYMY - TH 1920 is December 1990.

'SD0070' would indicate that the item was manufactured in USA in the 7th month (July) of 2000. The first two letters represent the country, the first and third number represent the month, and the second and fourth number representing the year i.e.

4 numbers 2 letters YYMM CC: 8910 TH = October 1989 Franceīy 1990 some date codes were given a new format having the year and month digits staggered.

2 letters 4 numbers CC YYMM: TH 8812 = France December 1988.

3 numbers 2 letters YYM CC: 865 TH = May 1986 France.

2 letters 3 numbers CC YYM: TH 863 = France March 1986.

In the late 1980's, standards were set in place that ensured letters to always be placed before the numbers. On some pieces the date code may be split up, showing the letters in one place and the numbers in an adjacent area. 'VI8610' would thus indicate that the item was manufactured in France, October 1986. The letters represent the factory location.

Louis Vuitton ads two letters to the previous three to four digit date code. '836' would indicate that the item was manufactured in the sixth month (June) of 1983.

The first two numbers represent the year and the last number(s) the month i.e. Louis Vuitton starts marking their goods with three to four digit Date Codes, representing the month and year when the particular item was manufactured.

Legend: Y=Year, M=Month, W=week, CC=Country Code.

Fabric Design - no date code (stamp only).

Saks Fifth Avenue - no date code (stamp only).

French Company - no date code (tyvek-like tag only).

Louis Vuitton goods manufactured prior to 1980 have no date codes and can only be authenticated by meticulously inspecting the construction: brass pieces, hardware, lining, leather quality and condition, stitching etc. Goods therefrom have other markings and no date codes. From 1970's through 1991 Louis Vuitton and The French Luggage Company in United Stated had a collaboration/licensed relationship.

Where to find date code on louis vuitton mussette tango bag