Authentication & Condition
Checked by hand, described in full
Every piece that comes through the room is examined by us before it is listed — no drop-shipping, no bulk stock, no piece photographed from one flattering angle. What we find is written into the listing and graded on the same six-point scale, so the item that arrives matches the one you read about.
Authentication
What we look at
Stitching & construction
Seam count, stitch pitch and alignment. How a piece is put together tells you more than any label ever will.
Hardware & finishing
Zips, clasps, eyelets and plating — weight, engraving and the way metal ages are hard to get right on a copy.
Labels, codes & paperwork
Neck tags, date codes, serials and box cards, checked against what the piece should carry for its season.
Materials & wear
Leather, suede, knit and sole looked at closely, then photographed honestly so nothing is hidden by a good angle.
Where a piece arrives with a receipt or proof of purchase, we note it on the listing and include it with the order. If we aren’t satisfied a piece is genuine, it doesn’t go up — that’s the end of it.
Condition Grades
Six grades, the same for shoes, clothing, bags and accessories
The grade on a listing tells you how much use a piece has had. It says nothing about authenticity — every piece is authenticated whatever its grade — and it never stands in for the photographs, which always come first.
- 01
Brand New
Completely new and unused, in original condition. May arrive with original packaging, tags and accessories.
- 02
New / Unworn
Never worn or used, but may no longer have its original tags or packaging.
- 03
Like New
Previously owned or handled, but shows little to no visible sign of use. Excellent overall condition.
- 04
Good
Signs of previous wear are present, but the piece remains in good overall condition. Minor marks, fading, creasing or scuffing may show.
- 05
Fair
Noticeable signs of wear — light marks, fading, creasing or scuffs — but still in good wearable condition. Every imperfection is photographed and described.
- 06
Noticeable Wear
Clear signs of previous use, including visible marks, fading, creasing or discolouration. The piece remains fully wearable, with every condition detail photographed and described.
Quality. Transparency. Trust.
What that means for you
Authenticity checked
Nothing is listed until it has been examined and passed.
Honest descriptions
Wear is written down and photographed, not smoothed over.
Secure shopping
Packed and protected for the journey, tracked where the service allows.
A more sustainable future
Buying well-made pieces second hand keeps them in use for longer.