Two tips for authenticating St. John apparel: (1) check the label, and (2) decipher the season/ group code. Keep reading for the break-down! CHECK THE LABEL As a powerhouse fashion brand, St. John carries several key collections. Like sisters, each collection carries the DNA of the brand—classic elegance— but, with its own twist. Knowing what to expect from each collection will help you spot...

Authenticate a Céline bag in 3 easy steps: (1) decipher date code, (2) verify accuracy of the brand logo, and (3) confirm heat stamping.  STEP 1: DECIPHER DATE CODE Every authentic Céline bag has a numeric code. Often, it is referred to online interchangeably as a serial number or date code, despite the fact that these two things are fundamentally different. "Serial Numbers" are unique to the product...

Quality designer clothes are expensive for primarily four reasons: (1) craftsmanship, (2) design, (3) designer and, most importantly, (4) quality of materials.  ***Flashback to the last time you got sticker-shock & wondered "Why the f*** does this sweater cost $400?!"***  We get it. Here's our explanation on why designer products are expensive, why purchasing low-quality "fast fashion" isn't a good deal & how to...