Authenticity Guarantee
At Vintage La Charme, authenticity is at the heart of everything we do.
Every item in our collection is carefully inspected and authenticated by our experienced in-house specialists before it is offered for sale.
We are committed to providing our customers with authentic vintage luxury pieces they can purchase with confidence.
Our team has extensive knowledge of luxury brands, including Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Gucci, Goyard, and many others. Each item is evaluated base on the brand's unique characteristics, craftsmanship, and historical details.
Our Authentication Process
Our authentication process includes a comprehensive examination of each item, including:
- Materials, leather quality, and craftsmanship
- Stitching, lining, and overall construction
- Hardware, logos, engravings, and brand-specific details
- Serial numbers, date codes, and production references (when applicable)
- Stamps, embossing, patina, and other characteristics consistent with authentic vintage items
Our specialists carefully review every detail to ensure each item meets our authenticity standards before it becomes part of our collection.
Certificate of Authenticity
Vintage La Charme is a licensed secondhand luxury retailer in Japan, operating under a valid Japanese Secondhand Dealer License (Kobutsusho License / 古物商許可証).
As a licensed business, we carefully authenticate every item we sell and, upon request, issue our own Certificate of Authenticity for items purchased from Vintage La Charme.
Each certificate includes:
- A description of the purchased item -
- A unique certificate number
- The date of issue
- Vintage La Charme's company information
Please note that this certificate is issued by Vintage La Charme based on our in-house authentication process.
If you would like to receive a certificate, please contact us after placing your order.
It is not automatically included with every purchase and is available upon request after purchase.
Why We Authenticate In-House
Every item sold by Vintage La Charme is authenticated exclusively by our experienced in-house specialists before being offered for sale.
We believe that maintaining our authentication process in-house allows us to uphold consistent standards, take full responsibility for every item we sell, and provide a seamless experience for our customers.