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Is the Louis Vuitton Croissant leather?
Read moreNo, the Louis Vuitton Croissant bag is often made in the brand's signature coated canvas material...
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Are Louis Vuitton bags made of animal skin?
Read moreLouis Vuitton handbags, particularly those made from their iconic monogram coated canvas...
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What is the Louis Vuitton flower called?
Read moreThe Louis Vuitton flower is commonly referred to as the "Monogram Flower"...
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What does PM mean in Louis Vuitton terminology?
"PM" stands for "Petit Modèle," which is French for "Small Model." This abbreviation is commonly used to indicate the smallest size available for a particular style of bag or accessory....
What does PM mean in Louis Vuitton terminology?
"PM" stands for "Petit Modèle," which is French for "Small Model." This abbreviation is commonly used to indicate the smallest size available for a particular style of bag or accessory....

Is Louis Vuitton’s epi leather real leather?
Yes. Louis Vuitton's Epi leather is indeed real leather. It is a type of textured leather with a unique wave or ripple pattern embossed onto its surface. The leather is specially...
Is Louis Vuitton’s epi leather real leather?
Yes. Louis Vuitton's Epi leather is indeed real leather. It is a type of textured leather with a unique wave or ripple pattern embossed onto its surface. The leather is specially...

What makes a handbag vintage?
The term "vintage" is often used to describe items that are not just old, but also representative of a particular period in time or possess a certain age, charm, and...
What makes a handbag vintage?
The term "vintage" is often used to describe items that are not just old, but also representative of a particular period in time or possess a certain age, charm, and...

How can I prevent patina on the leather of my L...
Patina is a natural darkening process that natural cowhide leather undergoes as it ages. The patina that develops on a Louis Vuitton bag is often considered a desirable feature, a...
How can I prevent patina on the leather of my L...
Patina is a natural darkening process that natural cowhide leather undergoes as it ages. The patina that develops on a Louis Vuitton bag is often considered a desirable feature, a...

What is Vachetta leather, and how do I care for...
Vachetta leather is a special kind of untreated Italian leather that Louis Vuitton frequently uses for the handles, trims, and accents on many of its bags and accessories. It is...
What is Vachetta leather, and how do I care for...
Vachetta leather is a special kind of untreated Italian leather that Louis Vuitton frequently uses for the handles, trims, and accents on many of its bags and accessories. It is...

What is the Louis Vuitton flower called?
The Louis Vuitton flower is commonly referred to as the "Monogram Flower" or simply the "LV Flower." It is an iconic design element that appears alongside the LV Monogram—a series...
What is the Louis Vuitton flower called?
The Louis Vuitton flower is commonly referred to as the "Monogram Flower" or simply the "LV Flower." It is an iconic design element that appears alongside the LV Monogram—a series...

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