Not sure a Chanel is real? Our 8-point checklist covers the microchip and serial, quilting, hardware, stitching and the red flags that should stop a sale — from the team who authenticate every Chanel we sell.

Mini, small, medium/large, jumbo or maxi? A clear guide to every Chanel Classic Flap size with real measurements, what fits inside each one, and which sizes hold their value best on the preloved market in Australia.

Preloved luxury in Australia now beats retail on price, access and value retention. Here is the full case for buying secondhand designer in 2026 — where the savings come from, which pieces hold their money, and how to buy safely.

Counterfeit Louis Vuitton has never been better made. Here is the checklist our authenticators actually use — canvas alignment, heat stamps, date codes and microchips, stitching and hardware — plus the checks that no longer work.