Vestiaire Collective’s authenticator Kai Ning tells CNA Lifestyle how the tell-tale signs of top-graded counterfeit items are often hidden in the details.
The global second-hand market is expected to hit US$350 billion by 2027. And according to online second-hand platform Thredup’s 2023 annual resale report, it will be Gen Z and millennial consumers who will account for nearly two-thirds of this increased spending.
According to one of their authenticators, Kai Ning, being one is not just about knowledge or expertise, but having a passion too. “We use all of our senses, from sight to hearing, smelling and touching to perform the job. Eventually, even your senses start building ‘muscle memory’ and help you remember how an authentic item should look, sound, smell and feel.”The Central Saint Martins graduate likened authentication as an investigation.
Another interesting item that passed through her hands was a positive pregnancy test kit that was found in a bag the team authenticated. It was a win-win situation as congratulations were sent to the seller for the good news and for successfully selling her bag.When asked if she would be able to spot a fake from afar, Kai Ning asserted that she would have no trouble in doing so. It’s something every Vestiaire Collective authenticator is expected to do with ease.
So with better and improved quality of counterfeit products becoming more prevalent in the market, does it make Kai Ning’s job more difficult?
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