Louis Vuitton date codes are production codes found on many bags, wallets, and small leather goods. While newer items use embedded microchips instead of date codes, many pre-2021 pieces still feature them.
Date Code Formats
Louis Vuitton has used several date code formats over the years:
- Early 1980s: 3 or 4 numeric digits (e.g., 821)
- Mid-1980s to 1989: Two letters followed by three or four numbers (e.g., TH863)
- 1990 to 2021: Two letters followed by four numbers (e.g., SP0054)
Where to Find the Date Code
The location varies depending on the item, but common places include:
- Inside interior pockets
- On leather tabs or trim
- Along interior side seams
- Under interior flaps
- Near the top edge of the lining
- Inside wallet compartments or card slots
Because the placement differs by style, checking all interior leather tabs and seams is often the best way to locate the code.
Date Code Examples
