Real vs. Fake: Louis Vuitton Trademark Stamps

Here at FASHIONPHILE, we take authenticity very seriously.   Shopping for pre-owned luxury items isn't easy, and Louis Vuitton items are the most highly counterfeited items in the world. Whether it’s a handbag or an accessory item, the authentication of every Louis Vuitton item is reviewed and inspected to ensure that its details meet with [...]

50 shades of beige: the Chanel Caviar Flap

"50 shades of beige: the Chanel Caviar Flap" Any woman worth her salt has already completed a thorough investigation into Chanel’s delicious array of lipstick shades. She knows exactly which suits her best — and which ones are better left on the endcap display where they first called her name.   Of course, when it [...]

TOP SHELF: THE ULTIMATE RESELLER LIST

"TOP SHELF: THE ULTIMATE RESELLER LIST" No one wants to part with a designer handbag. But sometimes, the sacrifice is just worth it. Like when it means you can nab a newer one you couldn’t quite justify otherwise. Or when you actually get back more than you paid for it. (Who knew your investment portfolio [...]