>>> I’m hoping is authentic.
I am looking at the material used; especially the Vachetta leather is genuine, stitching very professional, hardware good condition perhaps two naps that has tarnish which is also common to LV. The monogram looks genuine as well. Any manufacturer that has this quality of workmanship would be better off having its own brand then to copy another, makes no business sense and more over if these are copies, you would also find plenty of them otherwise there is no economic of scale. You do not think so its authentic?
>>> and whether or not it should be restored.
Depending what you mean by restoring?
What I see is that the browning discoloration and darkening effect can be lighten up if you wish for a more even appearance. The leather structure could also be softened or rejuvenated restoring back the original fatliquor (fat and oil) that has diminished from cracking. A protector also restores some of scuffing. The fabric zip component clean up together with the synthetic leather and give it a buttery-feel with a classic leather-scent that will bring this bag some youthful life then as it is.
What you need is this Kit-V7+ Louis Vuitton Vachetta Leather Care Kit
http://www.leatherdoctor.com/kit-v7-...er-care-kit-1/
What do you think?
Roger Koh
Leather Care System Formulator
Consultant / Practitioner / Instructor
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