The global pre-owned luxury market has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry, fueled by consumer demand for heritage brands, sustainable consumption and the prestige of high-end fashion. As resale platforms multiply, one theme has become increasingly central: authentication.
The rise of counterfeit goods, coupled with rising consumer expectations for trust and transparency, has pushed authentication to the forefront. For platforms like Libas Collective, founded by Ivan Todorov, authentication is more than a service—it is the foundation upon which the resale market is built.
A Market Vulnerable to Counterfeits
The resale mar
