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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...
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...
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...
The Transformation of the Luxury Resale Market: From Fringe to Core Shopping Experience
The luxury resale market is undergoing a profound transformation. Once considered the fringe of traditional retail, the secondhand market has now become an integral part of...
ALA President's Insight: Key Takeaways from the Entrupy 2026 Report
APAC region boasts the lowest counterfeit rate globally at 7.5%. LV Monogram detected $37M in fakes. Goyard at 18.9% counterfeit rate. Counterfeiters expanding to canvas, nylon...
The K-Shaped Wave in the U.S. Secondhand Market: A Dual Boom in Luxury Resale and Discount Economy
A recent report from Fortune has unveiled a striking market phenomenon: the American secondhand apparel market is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by a "K-shaped" economic structure....
The Booming Secondhand Luxury Bag Market: Why Vintage is the New Favorite
Recently, I watched an in-depth report by ABC News' Nightline exploring a phenomenon that our industry is paying close attention to: why secondhand and vintage luxury...
Is the Weak Yen Just the Spark? The Real Appeal of Japan’s Pre-Owned Luxury Market
The Phenomenon: A Global Influx Awakens Sleeping Assets News reports highlight a fascinating trend: tourists from all over the world, including a significant number from Europe...