If you’re waiting for Louis Vuitton to offer a Black Friday discount in 2025, you’ll be waiting forever. The brand doesn’t do sales. Not for holidays, not for clearance, not even for slightly damaged items. The price is the same 365 days a year. That’s how it’s always been, and it’s not changing anytime soon.
Here’s what to know — and why Louis Vuitton avoids sales altogether.
No Sales, No Exceptions
Louis Vuitton has a strict no-discount policy. That means no promo codes, no seasonal markdowns, and no limited-time offers. This approach isn’t unique to Black Friday. The brand has never held a sale, not once, not anywhere. And that policy applies globally — online, in boutiques, in department store corners — everywhere.
If you’ve ever seen discounted Louis Vuitton items, it wasn’t from an official source. Plenty of sites and third-party sellers claim to offer “authentic bags at a discount,” but they’re almost always fake. Louis Vuitton doesn’t authorize resellers, and it definitely doesn’t slash prices on its own.
Why There Are No Discounts
Luxury brands like Louis Vuitton rely on exclusivity and consistency. If something is always full price, it holds its value better. Buyers know what to expect, and the brand never risks feeling “cheapened” by clearance bins or flash sales. The same goes for other high-end luxury designers like Chanel, Gucci and Hermes.
Unlike most retailers, Louis Vuitton doesn’t want to sell as much as possible. It wants to stay selective, controlled, and high-end. The shopping experience is part of the product, and discounts don’t fit into that model.
What Happens to Unsold or Flawed Items?
They don’t get discounted — they get destroyed.
Louis Vuitton doesn’t clear out old inventory or mark down display pieces. If an item is unsold or imperfect, it’s taken out of circulation and disposed of. It might sound extreme, but this is how the brand keeps its products exclusive and its pricing firm. There’s no “outlet” path for these items. They’re not resold, they’re not refurbished, and they don’t end up on clearance.
No Outlet Stores, Either
Some brands sell past-season goods at a discount in outlet stores. Louis Vuitton doesn’t. It has no outlet locations, no factory stores, and no discount warehouses. Every authentic Louis Vuitton item comes from either their official website, a flagship boutique, or a very limited number of trusted department store counters. That’s it.
Any store claiming to be a Louis Vuitton outlet is either reselling used items or dealing in counterfeits. If you’re not buying directly from Louis Vuitton, proceed with caution.
What About Black Friday?
On Black Friday, Louis Vuitton stores operate exactly the same way they do every other day. You won’t find signs, coupons, or markdowns. The products on the shelves are the same, and the prices haven’t changed.
If you walk into a boutique or visit their website on November 28, 2025, expecting a deal, you’ll be disappointed. But that’s how they want it — luxury without compromise.
Only Way to Save: Pre-Owned
If you’re set on getting a Louis Vuitton item for less than retail, your only real option is the secondhand market. There are a few trusted resellers that offer pre-owned bags, often at slightly lower prices. Sites like Fashionphile, The RealReal, and Rebag specialize in authentic luxury resale. But even there, prices don’t drop dramatically unless the item is worn or dated.
And you still need to be careful. Counterfeits are everywhere, especially online. Some fakes are incredibly convincing, so always buy from a source that authenticates their items and backs it with a return policy.
Questions & Comments
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There is an advertisement on fb for Louis Vuitton Outlet mall. The ad states that due to pandemic, daily sales have been severely affected. I have never heard of an outlet for LV. The prices are so low it just seems to good to be real. They have listed the noe bb for $230. Is this legit?
Hi Rose Ann – There is absolutely no Louis Vuitton outlet. As posted on Louis Vuitton’s site, “…Louis Vuitton never discounts its products. Louis Vuitton items advertised as discounted on the Web are invariably fake”. It’s best to stay away from those sites.
And actually, it seems like the pandemic has made it harder to buy some of LV’s most popular handbags and other items. The “By the Pool Collection” for the 2021 summer season literally just came out a few weeks ago and it already seems impossibly to get any of the pieces. And it’s not only likely due to demand but global supply distributions.
Is the price same world wide or In some countries like China or UAE , they are bit cheaper due to taxes?
Hi Sarah. The prices vary from country to country when you convert back into dollars. That’s due in part to varying local taxes, but also current exchange rates that fluctuate. We’ve heard stories that flying from the East Coast to Paris and buying a new bag there is cheaper than doing so locally, even when you account for the cost of the plane ticket (although during a pandemic, it’s not longer the best idea).
I wanted to buy my first LV purse last Mother’s Day. Went to the mall in San Jose, CA and could not believe the number of people in their LV store. I had to put my name on the waiting list to talk to the customer associate! Crazy! No sale was going on and such a demand. I left the store – no LV for me!
Stein Mart is having a sale online on Louis Vuitton are these real or fake?
Hi Brandy, You’re right — Stein Mart is having a sale on Louis Vuitton bags, most appear to be 20% off the original list price. But you’ll notice that all of these bags are used and tagged as “previously owned”. If you plan to pick up a bag there just be mindful of the posted rating chart which will let you know what condition the bag is in (they range from pristine to well-used). They guarantee that the bags are authentic so it might be worth taking a shot if there is a style you like in good shape. The worst case is you can send it back — You’ll have 10 days from the date of delivery to do so. Good luck!
If you want a sale bag you might need to go to Coach.
I think is a bunch of bull,every enterprise that depends on people’s money should sometimes show some appreciation to the customers by running some good deals from time to time.
Business is drvien by supply and demand. LV has an ever increasing supply with a mostly constant supply. They started business as bespoke travel good resale and have never been a high market share company. The shopping experience and the follow up is much high than you receive in near luxury brand stores and the experience is built into the pricing system.
I think that’s why these people are not their target market. They don’t want people who can’t afford it, they only want the 3% elite.
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Where can i find girls shoes size 13. Are they in the stores