Guides

• Is Italist legit? What to know before you orderHow Italist works, its authenticity guarantee, delivery, duties and the return rules that catch people out.
• Is Hardly Ever Worn It (HEWI) legit? How buying pre-owned worksPrivate sellers vs items managed by HEWI, authentication, payment protection, returns and duties.
• New at a discount or pre-owned: how to pay less for a designer pieceThree ways to buy luxury for less, and which one fits the piece you want.
• Buying luxury from Italy or the UK: will you pay import duties?When duties are included at checkout, when they're charged on delivery, and how to avoid surprises.
• Where to buy Bottega Veneta for lessDiscounted new pieces from Italian boutiques, or pre-owned: how to pay less for Bottega Veneta without taking risks.
• Italist or the brand's official store: where should you buy?Price, authenticity, delivery and returns compared, so you know when each option makes sense.
• Buying pre-owned luxury for the first time: a simple methodWhere to buy, what to check on the listing, and how to stay protected on your first pre-owned designer piece.
• How to check a pre-owned designer bag before you buyThe photos to ask for, the warning signs, and what to do if you still have a doubt.