Academy

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Luxury Materials 101: A Guide to Suede

Learn how to care for ultra-luxury suede handbags, from cleaning tips to proper storage. Explore popular suede bags to shop...

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A Guide to Ultra-Luxury Monograms

Explore ultra-luxury fashion's most famous logo monograms from Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Celine, Fendi, Dior, Burberry, Loewe, Saint Laurent, and Goyard.

Authentic vs. Fake Saint Laurent Monogram Chain Wallet

Learn how to spot the difference between a fake and an authentic Saint Laurent Monogram Chain Wallet.

Authentication Education

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A Step-by-Step Look at Authenticating Your New Chanel Bag: Metal Plate Edition

Authenticity tips for newer Chanel bags made after Spring/Summer 2021 that have a metal serial plate instead of a serial...

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Education

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Rolex Watch Nicknames and What They Mean

In luxury watches, few brands are as iconic as Rolex. Over the decades, Rolex watches have not only become symbols...

12 MIN READ

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The Row Margaux: Sizes and Styles

For The Row’s Margaux bag, less is more. The Row, founded by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen in 2006, has long...

A Guide to Cartier Panthere Watch Sizes

Cartier, founded in 1847, has a reputation for its high-end luxury watches and jewelry. Whether you’re new to the world...

4 MIN READ

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An Hermes Lindy Size Guide

Explore the Hermes Lindy, a quiet luxury Hermes handbag that’s functional enough to be your next everyday bag (and has...

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A Guide to Iconic Gucci Materials

If you’re shopping for a pre-loved Gucci bag, you might be struck by all the varieties of materials that Gucci...

7 MIN READ

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How to Spot a Fake Goyard Saint Louis Tote

Here are the telltale signs that our experts and master authenticators use to identify counterfeit Goyard Saint Louis bags.

Authentication Education

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The Miu Miu Comeback and the Magic of Matelasse

Miu Miu may be leading the "pantsless" trend but their range of luxury matelasse bags cannot go unnoticed.

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Echoes of the Past: The Return of Chloe & the Brand’s Boho Revival Under Chemena Kamali

Chloe’s new creative director brought the essence of Chloe back to the limelight and we’re all here for this ‘70s...

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What happened to the Gucci Jackie bag?

The Gucci Jackie 1961 is discontinued. The updated Jackie bag has a new look. Here's what you need to know...