MARKET REPORT • October 31, 2026
How are items authenticated?
By admin, Founder & CEO • Madison Avenue Couture
October 31, 2026 • 6 min read
Authentication is conducted in-house by luxury handbag specialists with decades of combined forensic appraisal experience. We assess symmetry, hardware weight and composition, foil stamp typography, hand saddle-stitching, blind date stamps, and leather scent to ensure zero counterfeit or altered items ever enter our inventory.
About the Author: Judy Taylor
Judy Taylor is the Founder and CEO of Madison Avenue Couture. Established in New York City in 2010, Madison Avenue Couture is the United States' most trusted independent dealer for authentic, store-fresh Hermès, Chanel, and rare collectible luxury handbags.