Authenticating pre-owned designer handbags and accessories, with brand-by-brand guides and the services merchants rely on.
Blockchain is transforming the luxury resale industry by enabling greater transparency, security, and trust through digital product passports. This technology offers a tamper-proof way to verify authenticity, track ownership history, and simplify resale transactions.
March 24, 2025
How blockchain is shaping the future of luxury resale
In the world of luxury resale, authentication is one of the most critical yet complex aspects of running a successful business. Buyers want confidence that they’re purchasing genuine designer items, while resale businesses need to protect their reputation and bottom line. As counterfeit goods become more sophisticated, authentication services have evolved to help businesses verify products with greater accuracy. But with AI-driven tools, expert verification services, and emerging digital certificates, which approach is best for resale businesses?
February 20, 2025
The role of authentication in luxury resale: a deep dive into Entrupy & Real Authentication
We're thrilled to announce an exciting partnership between Trendful and Real Authentication, a globally recognized leader in the authentication of secondhand luxury goods. This collaboration is a key milestone for us as we continue to enhance the services we provide to resale businesses looking to scale with confidence.
September 27, 2024
Trendful partners with Real Authentication to bring trust and transparency to the resale market
Discover how Trendful and Entrupy's resale solutions can help enable merchants to grow their businesses.
July 17, 2023
Revolutionizing the resale market: Trendful x Entrupy empower merchants
Follow these 8 simple steps to make sure you are not buying a FAKE Gucci handbag! In this authentication guide, we will be going over the following in detail: Material, Hardware, Logo, Stitching, Interior Label, Serial Number, Lettering/Fonts, and Controllato Card.
January 20, 2021
Authenticate Gucci handbags in 8 steps
Chanel is one of the most recognizable luxury brands and for many women purchasing a Chanel handbag is on their must-have list of purses to add to their collection. Discover how to authenticate Chanel handbags with our guide!
January 20, 2021
How to authenticate Chanel handbags
Louis Vuitton with its over 100 years of history remains one of the most important luxury brands today. Learn about the brand history and understand how, to this day, Louis Vuitton handbags and accessories typically retain 80% or more of their value!
January 20, 2021
Iconic Louis Vuitton handbags and how to authenticate them