Sep 8, 2011 - In Dana Thomas' book 'Deluxe: How Luxury lost its Luster', she thoroughly explained in one of the chapters that most brands have outsourced.

I am new to this website! I am hoping that some shallow obsessed Longchamp fan(s) such as myself can answer this question. I have several Les Pliages purses that have come from either Paris or Switzerland. I lost my job on 8/8/08 (not such a 'lucky' day for me) and decided to help make ends meet I would sell some of my Longchamp purses on EBAY. Yes, it was a very sad day when I decided to do this but I have to pay the mortgage and other bills! Don't worry, I did keep some! Now for the question -- who do some of my Les Pliages purses have a tag with a serial number inside and some do not?

I know that all of these purses are authentic but how do I prove that to a buyer? The medium Les Pliages style has this embossed on the leather flap (all in capital letters): 'Les Pliages Longchamp Type 'M' -- MODELE DEPOSE - MADE IN FRANCE' The small style has similar writing except it says 'TYPE 'S'. Any thoughts? I have heard that Longchamp has outsourced the production of their purses and that is why some have the tags and some do not. Some of the tags are leather with the Longchamp seal and the serial number on the reverse side, others are a heavy, clear plastic with the information written on that. Any information you can provide to me would be appreciated.

I am sorry to hear about your job. If you search ebay, there is a guide on how to authenticate pliages. Or just google 'fake longchamp pliage.' Photos will help buyers know it is authentic. Most important (and easy) thing to check is the leather grain, so show that and also show the inside.

Fake purses (except for black and white) usually have inside same color as outside. Real Pliage (but not Planetes) bags have different color inside than outside. Only more recent bags have serial numbers inside on clear plastic flap. It does not have anything to do with outsourcing, as far as I know. Show all tags in auction.

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I have never seen either tag on a fake, though of course there is always a first. Best way to prove authenticity -- LOTS OF PICTURES!!!

Picture is worth 1000 words.