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2026 Hermès Buyout Value Guide: Why the Same Bag Gets Different Valuations?
In the secondary luxury market, we are constantly asked one question: "How much is my Hermès bag worth?" As the President of the Asia Luxury Association...
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...
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...
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...
Is the Luxury Handbag's Heyday Ending? Analyzing the Shift from Primary to Secondary Markets
A recent article in The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has sparked widespread discussion in the industry: Is the golden age of luxury handbags coming to an...