A misconception about the iconic French luxury brand Louis Vuitton is that all their bags are made in France. It is not true that a Louis Vuitton bag has to be marked “Made in France” to be authentic. Louis Vuitton actually has around 4,000 leather good specialists workshops throughout France, Spain, USA, Italy, and Germany. There are three known Louis Vuitton factory locations in the US: San Dimas, CA, Irwindale, CA and Keene, Texas.
Like any other collector’s niche, handbag lovers have their own language–or handbag slang. These phrases and abbreviations can help shoppers navigate the vast, complex world of designer bags. We’ve rounded up a few key words and terms to know when you’re buying and selling designer bags online. It’s like a vocabulary lesson, but with handbags.
Louis Vuitton uses acronyms to size many of their bags. This guide will explain what BB, PM, MM, and GM stand for.