Every luxury item carries a story and understanding how to protect it is what sets confident collectors apart. Our authentication guides are designed for anyone who wants to navigate the secondhand luxury market. It provides insights on everything from stitching details and hardware finishes to serial numbers and date codes.
If you're an experienced collector or simply wish to view pre-owned handbags for the first time, our experts will be able to inform you about the key factors which make the real handbag distinguishable from the fake handbag, so you can explore, research, and buy with total confidence. That commitment to transparency is at the heart of our authenticity promise.
The pre-owned Miu Miu market has exploded in recent years. The Wander, Arcadie and Matelassé chain bags have achieved viral It girl status, driving strong resale value and heavy counterfeiting....
Bottega Veneta presents a paradox for authenticators. It is the "no logo" luxury house, built on the philosophy "When your own initials are enough." With no monogram to copy, counterfeiters...
Goyard is an unusual luxury house. Founded in 1792, the maison refuses traditional advertising and almost all e-commerce. Most buyers never handle an authentic piece before purchasing. That scarcity has...
The counterfeit luxury market has exploded in recent years. Balenciaga, the Spanish-founded, Paris-based house established by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1919, is one of the most heavily faked luxury brands in...
Michael Kors occupies a strange space in the authentication world. The bags are widely accessible, with most retailing between 200 and 600. Yet the brand remains one of the most...
The luxury resale market has made YSL more accessible than ever. But the brand's instantly recognizable YSL monogram hardware and Parisian heritage also make it one of the most heavily...
How to Tell If a Chloe Bag Is Real The Faye, Marcie, Drew and Paddington move fast on the pre-loved luxury bag market. So do their counterfeits. Over hundreds of...
The pre-owned market for Loewe has exploded and the Puzzle bag's viral moment from 2015 onward created a flood of counterfeits. Loewe is Spain's oldest luxury leather goods house, founded...
The luxury resale market has seen an extraordinary rise in Celine's status. The Phoebe Philo era from 2008 to 2018 has a devoted cult following and the brand's minimalist versatile...
I have examined thousands of Fendi bags over the years. The Baguette, Peekaboo and By The Way styles are some of the most counterfeited luxury goods on the market. Fendi's Italian...
After authenticating hundreds of Gucci bags over the years, I know for a fact that Gucci is one of the most counterfeited luxury brands in the world. Its iconic GG monogram,...
The pre-owned Dior market has expanded rapidly in recent years. The Lady Dior, Saddle Bag and Book Tote have become cultural icons. And with that status comes a flood of counterfeits....
