Authentication
Every bag listed on TheLuxeArchive has been authenticated before it appears in the store. Not after you buy, not on request — before we list it. That means every item you browse has already passed a rigorous, multi-stage authentication process conducted by LegitGrails, using a combination of artificial intelligence and independent human expertise.
You are never being asked to take our word for it.
How it works
1. We submit the bag
Before any item is listed, we photograph it in detail and submit those images to LegitGrails. Hardware, stitching, materials, date codes, proportions, lining, closure mechanisms — every element that distinguishes a genuine piece is documented. No bag reaches the store without first going through this process.
2. AI and human review
LegitGrails subjects each submission to a dual-layer verification: AI-assisted analysis combined with assessment by a minimum of two independent human authenticators. The two layers are not redundant — they work in parallel, each checking what the other is trained to catch.
3. Verdict before listing
Only bags that pass the full authentication process are listed on TheLuxeArchive. A bag that does not pass is not listed — regardless of what we paid for it. There are no exceptions.
4. Your certificate
Every authenticated bag has a corresponding LegitGrails certificate tied to that specific item. You can request yours at any point — before or after purchase. The certificate confirms the authentication verdict, the item details, and the process it passed through.
About LegitGrails
LegitGrails is a luxury goods authentication service specialising in pre-owned handbags and accessories. Every TheLuxeArchive item is authenticated through their platform before listing, ensuring that what you see described is what you receive — and that it is exactly what it claims to be.
Learn more about LegitGrails
What this means for you
Condition can vary. Prices reflect age, wear, and rarity. But authenticity is not a variable on this platform — it is the baseline. Every bag here is the real thing, verified before you ever see it.