“Authenticity Above All: How We Verify Every Bag at Lovey Vintage Luxury”
In the world of vintage handbags, there’s one word that means everything — authenticity.
When you fall in love with a handbag, you’re not just buying an accessory — you’re investing in craftsmanship, history, and the legacy of a designer’s artistry. That’s why, at Lovey Vintage Luxury, I’ve made authenticity the very foundation of everything we do.
Why Authenticity Matters
Luxury handbags are more than fashion statements; they’re heirlooms.
A genuine vintage Gucci, Ferragamo, or Louis Vuitton piece was made to last — with hand-stitched details, quality leather, and craftsmanship that tells a story.
Unfortunately, the rise of counterfeits has made shopping for pre-loved luxury items confusing and, at times, risky. I’ve experienced it myself — I’ve purchased items that turned out not to be real. That’s why I vowed never to let that happen to my customers.
Every LVL piece passes through a strict authentication process before it’s ever listed for sale.
How We Authenticate
Every handbag we sell is verified through Entrupy, one of the most trusted names in luxury authentication. Entrupy uses advanced microscopic imaging and machine learning to identify materials, stitching, and serial codes with remarkable precision.
In addition to Entrupy, I also work with a network of trusted authenticators — experts who specialize in specific designer houses. Each bag is checked for:
Stamping and logo accuracy
Date codes and hologram placement
Hardware engravings and stitching symmetry
Material texture and pattern consistency
Serial numbers, brand tags, and lining patterns
When you purchase from Lovey Vintage Luxury, you receive a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) with every bag — your assurance that it has been professionally verified.
Our Hands-On Process
Once a handbag is authenticated, it’s personally inspected, cleaned, and conditioned by me.
I make sure it meets the same level of care I’d expect if I were buying it myself.
Every LVL-approved piece is:
Gently cleaned and conditioned to restore its original beauty.
Photographed in natural light to show every detail honestly.
Graded as A (Excellent Condition) or B (Lightly Loved) so you always know exactly what to expect.
No guesswork. No surprises. Just integrity, every time.
Why We Believe in Verified Vintage
Buying vintage is sustainable — but it should also be secure.
When you know your bag is real, you can appreciate its beauty without worry.
That’s what makes verified vintage so special: it connects the love of fashion with the peace of mind that your investment is genuine.
My goal has always been simple — to make luxury accessible, but never at the cost of trust.
That’s why our promise will always be in our tagline:
Affordable Luxury. Verified Vintage.
💬 Final Thoughts
When you carry an LVL bag, you carry confidence.
Confidence that it’s real. Confidence that it’s cared for.
And confidence that it was chosen by someone who believes luxury should be honest, attainable, and enduring.
Because authenticity isn’t just part of our process — it’s who we are.
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— Maria Bidondo, Founder of Lovey Vintage Luxury
