The End of "Second-Hand": How Pre-Owned Luxury is Taking the Mainstream Stage
The definition of luxury is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. In the past, luxury was built on the promise of exclusivity—brand new, limited edition, and...
Christie's Paris 2026 Breaks Records: How Hermès and Dior are Reshaping the Luxury Resale Market
Hello fellow industry professionals and luxury enthusiasts, Shiken here. The results of Christie's 2026 "Handbags Online: The Paris Edit" are in, and it's nothing short of...
The K-Shaped Economy in Pawnshops: Insights from the US Pre-owned Luxury Market
Recently, a report by The Wall Street Journal caught my attention. It highlighted that pawnshops in the US are becoming a true microcosm of the "K-shaped...
The Rise of Men's Luxury Bag Collecting: An Undervalued Market and New Investment Opportunities
Hello everyone, I'm Shiken. As the President of the Asia Luxury Association (ALA), I closely monitor the dynamics and trends of the secondary luxury market. Recently,...
UK Private Wardrobe Auction Valued at £40k: Insights from the Spotlight on Chanel 19
Recently, a private wardrobe clearance auction in East Yorkshire, UK, caught my attention. A collector is releasing their private collection through the regional auction house David...
Building Trust in the Pre-owned Luxury Market: Insights from Vestiaire Collective's Authentication Experts
Recently, ELLE Hong Kong invited authentication experts from Vestiaire Collective to share seven key tips for identifying authentic pre-owned luxury handbags. As the President of the...
2026 Vintage Expert Picks: 6 Resale Bags Worth Investing In
In recent years, the vintage market has experienced an unprecedented boom. According to market data, the vintage apparel market is currently valued at $47.2 billion and...
Why Do Hermès Bags Hold Their Value? Unveiling the Secrets of Structural Scarcity and Investment Potential
Hello everyone, Shiken here. Having been in the secondary luxury market for years, I'm often asked by friends and industry peers: "Why do Hermès bags hold...
Luxury Resale Scams: 6 Common Traps and How to Shop Safely
The luxury resale market has been booming in recent years, but unfortunately, so have counterfeit scams. As the President of the Asia Luxury Association (ALA), I...
Avoid These Pitfalls! Don't Let Your Luxury Bags Lose Value
Hello everyone, I'm Shiken. Having been in the pre-owned luxury market for many years, I often see a regrettable situation: highly valuable bags losing a significant...