Resources

The LOVED Guide to Buying Vintage Right: Part 3 Hardware & Details

Hardware is one of the most overlooked parts of a vintage bag — and one of the most telling. In Part 3 of the LOVED Guide, learn what authentic vintage hardware should feel like, how to read patina...

The Loved Guide to Buying Vintage Right: Part TWO

Not all interior wear is a dealbreaker. In Part 2 of the LOVED Guide, learn what sticky pockets actually are, why they happen in vintage Louis Vuitton bags, and exactly how to fix them — or when to...

The LOVED Guide to Buying Vintage Right: Part 1 — Exterior Checkpoints

Not all vintage is created equal. In Part 1 of the LOVED Guide, learn the exterior checkpoints I check before sourcing any vintage Louis Vuitton bag — from vachetta leather and side tabs to canvas ...

The Bag Spa: Why Every Bag is Cleaned, Conditioned and Polished Before It Ships

Every vintage bag we sell goes through a full professional spa treatment before it's ever photographed or listed. Here's exactly what that process looks like and why it matters for the longevity of...

Trusted Authenticators: How It Must Be Loved Verifies Every Vintage Bag

Authenticity is the foundation of everything at It Must Be Loved. Here's how we verify every vintage luxury bag — and the trusted authenticators we rely on to make sure you never have to gamble on ...