Guides to buying designer fashion
Practical notes on buying designer clothes and shoes, whether the piece is new or pre-owned. The guides come first. Brand pages only point you to each house’s own website.
Latest guides
This is the first set of guides on the site.
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How to check authenticity of designer pieces when buying pre-owned
What photos, labels, and receipts can tell you, and what they cannot prove.
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How designer sizing differs between French, Italian, and US sizes
Why a size number from one country is not a measurement, and what to compare instead.
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Caring for metal mesh and sequin garments
Storage, wear, and cleaning cautions for chainmail, metal mesh, and sequins, including pieces of the kind Rabanne is known for.
Brands we follow
The notes cover Rabanne, Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier, Dries Van Noten, and Christian Louboutin. Read the brand pages for a short description and a link to each official site. Those pages do not claim that SCO Enterprises represents the brands.