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Why buy pre-owned clothing
What buying pre-owned clothing means in practice: good clothing lasts for years. Read more...
Winter jackets compared: Canada Goose, Moncler, The North Face and Patagonia
Canada Goose is the warmest of the four, Moncler is cut slimmer, The North Face covers the widest range and Patagonia gives the most warmth for its weight. A comparison on warmth and cut, with what to check before buying. Read more...
How leverene works
Leverene is a premium pre-owned fashion store selling mid-range to high-end branded clothing. How each item is authenticated, cleaned, graded and measured, followed by the delivery times and return terms. Read more...
How to wash and care for clothing by material
Clothing lasts longer when each material is washed the way it needs. A guide to wool, leather, wax jackets, technical outerwear, denim, nylon and cotton. Read more...
Pit to pit: how to measure clothing
Pit to pit is the width of a garment measured flat from armpit seam to armpit seam. How to measure it, plus shoulder width, length and sleeve, and why measurements are a more reliable guide than size labels. Read more...
How to spot fake Arc'teryx: seven checks
How to spot fake Arc'teryx: seven checks
A genuine Arc'teryx jacket is recognised by details that agree with each other. Seven checks on the bird logo, the seam tape, the Gore-Tex label, the zips, the interior labels,... Read more...
How to spot fake Ralph Lauren: seven checks
A genuine Ralph Lauren item is recognised by details that agree with each other. Seven checks on the polo player embroidery, the neck and care labels, the RN number, the buttons, the collar and the fabric. Read more...
How to spot fake Canada Goose: seven checks
How to spot fake Canada Goose: seven checks
A genuine Canada Goose is recognised by details that agree with each other. Seven checks on the hologram label, the Arctic disc, the hardware, the fur trim, the down fill,... Read more...
Spotting fake Burberry: 7 things to check
Seven checks for judging a Burberry item: the check pattern, the label, the hardware, stitching and construction, the lining, the care label and consistency across the item. Read more...
Carhartt or Carhartt WIP: what is the difference?
Carhartt is the American workwear company founded in Detroit in 1889. Carhartt WIP is a separate European company that was established in 1994 and designs its own collections. The label shows which of the two made an item. Read more...
How pre-owned items are cleaned and prepared
Every item is professionally cleaned and steamed before it reaches the store. The six steps every item goes through: authentication, cleaning, steaming, measuring, a quality check and dispatch. Read more...
How to spot fake Stone Island: seven checks
A genuine Stone Island is recognised by details that agree with each other. Seven checks on the compass badge, the badge buttons, the Certilogo code, the labels, the article number, the fabric and the hardware. Read more...