Acceptance & Submission Guidelines Fashion

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1 Pu bli ci nf or ma tio n Acceptance & Submission Guidelines Fashion

2 Fashion Premium Positioning At Catawiki we auction fashionable, vintage clothing and accessories from all luxury brands, premium brands and designers which are hard to find and appealing to passionate fashion enthusiasts. Because potential buyers come to Catawiki looking for affordable and pre-owned luxury fashion, our in-house experts select every piece for our auctions, ensuring they are of premium quality and are presented in the best possible way. We do this because we aim to keep our bidders excited, allowing them to find the pieces they re interested in and to ensure our sellers have great selling experiences.

3 Pu bli ci nfo r ma At Catawiki, we move constantly forward. Our positioning is evolving to a strong premium segment which opens more opportunities for success for us and for you. From the 14 million visitors that come to our platform every month, we gain valuable information on what they are passionate about and what they prefer to buy. With your help, we want to make sure we continuously meet this demand and offer the special objects that our growing number of bidders are excited about and want to buy. In these guidelines, we ve defined what the special pieces are that bidders look for in our fashion auctions. We ll also state what we require from you to successfully place them in auction. These guidelines serve to create a level playing field between all our sellers. We will be happy to make room in our auctions for your lots that meet this high quality demand, and we will aim to shape ourselves to better fit you. Our experts and account managers will be fully supporting and guiding you for success on Catawiki. Thank you for being with us on this exciting journey! tio n

4 Pu bli ci nfo r ma tio For our auctions we seek and select genuine pieces that are: Product Guidelines At Catawiki we auction fashionable, vintage clothing and accessories from all luxury brands, premium brands and designers. vintage and modern fashion clothing and accessories vintage - up to the early 90s modern - from the early 90s to the present made for men or women from a list of luxury brands, premium brands or designers pre-owned or new fashionable, suitable for the current season or iconic and collectable in very good and wearable condition worth a minimum value of 75 for clothing, 75 for bags or 60 for accessories n

5 Pre-owned Luxury Fashion - Clothing We re looking for the following new and pre-owned items, by luxury designers and premium brands: Dresses Blazers Outerwear Suits From selected luxury designers and luxury brands we also accept: Gilets and waistcoats Skirts, trousers and shorts Blouses, shirts and polo shirts Denim jackets and jeans T-shirts and tops Knitwear Beachwear

6 Pre-owned Luxury Fashion - Accessories We re looking for the following new and pre-owned accessories by luxury designers and premium brands: Shoes and boots Fashion jewellery Glasses and sunglasses From selected luxury designers and luxury brands we also auction: Small leather goods Belts Gloves Hats Scarves Ties Matching sets such as: Hat and scarf/gloves Bag and wallet

7 Pre-owned Luxury Bags We re looking for the following new and pre-owned bags by luxury designers and premium brands: Handbags Shoulder bags Tote bags Clutch bags Travel bags Suitcases Briefcases

8 Pre-owned Luxury Lifestyle Objects From selected luxury designers and luxury brands we also auction: Umbrellas Ashtrays Playing cards and toys Sports equipment Pet accessories Home textiles Golf bags Original fashion illustrations/photographs Trunks

9 Items not suitable for our Fashion auctions These include: Unbranded clothing and accessories Multiple brands in one lot Exotic leather, unbranded items Pieces of designer jewellery made of precious metals or gemstones t VIP gifts are no longer suitable Perfumes Prototypes/samples Underwear

10 Examples of Desired Brands

11 List of Luxury Brands 3.1 PHILLIP LIM A. TESTONI AF VANDEVORST AGNONA AKRIS ALAÏA ALBERTA FERRETTI ALESSANDRO DELL'ACQUA ALEXANDER MCQUEEN ALEXANDER WANG ALTUZARRA ANN DEMEULEMEESTER ANTONIO MARRAS ANYA HINDMARCH AQUAZZURA AQUILANO RIMONDI ATTOLINI AZZARO BALDININI BALENCIAGA BALLY BALMAIN BENEDETTA BRUZZICHES BERLUTI BLUMARINE BOTTEGA VENETA BRIONI BRUNELLO CUCINELLI BULGARI BURBERRY CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION CANADA GOOSE CANALI CARTIER CARVEN CASADEI CÉLINE CHANEL CHLOÉ CHOPARD CHRISTIAN DIOR CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN CHRISTOPHER KANE CHURCH'S COMME DES GARCONS DELVAUX DIOR HOMME DOLCE & GABBANA DRIES VAN NOTEN DSQUARED2 DUSAN ELIE SAAB EMANUEL UNGARO EMILIO PUCCI ERMANNO SCERVINO ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA ESCADA ETRO FENDI GIORGIO ARMANI GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI GIVENCHY GOLDEN GOOSE GOYARD GUCCI GUY LAROCHE HELMUT LANG HERMÈS HERNO ISABEL MARANT ISSEY MIYAKE JACOB COHEN JC DE CASTELBAJAC JEAN PAUL GAULTIER JEREMY SCOTT JIL SANDER JIMMY CHOO JM WESTON JOHN LOBB KARL LAGERFELD KENZO LANVIN LOEWE LONGCHAMP LORO PIANA LOUIS VUITTON MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA MALO MANOLO BLAHNIK MANSUR GAVRIEL MARC JACOBS MARCELO BURLON MARNI MARTIN GRANT MCM MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION MISSONI MIU MIU MONCLER MONTBLANC MOSCHINO MULBERRY MUST DE CARTIER NANCY GONZALEZ NARCISO RODRIGUEZ OSCAR DE LA RENTA PACO RABANNE PAULA CADEMARTORI PETER PILOTTO PHILIPP PLEIN PRADA PROENZA SCHOULER RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION RENE CAOVILLA REPETTO ROBERT CLERGERIE ROBERTO CAVALLI ROCHAS RODARTE ROGER VIVIER RONALD KOLK SAINT LAURENT SALVATORE FERRAGAMO SANTONI SARTORE SCHIAPARELLI SERGIO ROSSI SONIA RYKIEL STELLA MC CARTNEY STEPHEN SPROUSE STONE ISLAND STUART WEITZMAN SUTOR MANTELLASSI THIERRY MUGLER PAULA CADEMARTORI PETER PILOTTO PHILIPP PLEIN PRADA PROENZA SCHOULER RALPH LAUREN VIONNET VIVIENNE WESTWOOD YOHJI YAMAMOTO YVES SAINT LAURENT YVES SALOMON ZADIG & VOLTAIRE

12 List of Premium Brands ACNE STUDIOS ADIDAS (LIMITED EDITIONS) AG SPALDING & BROS AIGNER ALICE & OLIVIA ALVIERO MARTINI 1A CLASSE ALLEGRI ALL SAINTS APC AQUASCUTUM ARMA ASH BALDESSARINI BARBOUR BCBG MAX AZRIA BELSTAFF BLAUER BOGGI BOGLIOLI CARSHOE CERRUTI CESARE PACIOTTI CHEVIGNON CLASS ROBERTO CAVALLI COACH COCCINELLE COLMAR CRUCIANI D&G DALE OF NORWAY DANIELE ALESSANDRINI DIANE VON FURSTENBERG DKNY DONDUP DUVETICA ELISABETTA FRANCHI EMPORIO ARMANI ERIKA CAVALLINI FAY FALCONERI FARHI BY NICOLE FARHI FLAVIO CASTELLANI FRATELLI ROSSETTI FURLA GEORGES RECH GIVES & HAWKES HACKETT LONDON HARMONT&BLAINE HELMUT HELMUT LANG HOGAN BOSS HUGO BOSS INÈS DE LA FRESSANGE PARIS ISABEL MARANT ETOILE ISAIA JONATHAN SAUNDERS JOSEPH JUST CAVALLI K-WAY KAREN MILLEN KATE SPADE KATHARINE HAMNETT KORS MICHAEL KORS LANCEL L'AUTRE CHOSE LAURÈL LAUREN RALPH LAUREN LEONARD PARIS LES COPAINS LEVI'S VINTAGE CLOTHING LIVIANA CONTI LK BENNETT MALENE BIRGER MAJE M MISSONI MARC BY MARC JACOBS MARC CAIN MARIMEKKO MARLBORO CLASSICS MARITHÉ FRANÇOIS GIRBAUD MAURO GRIFONI MAX MARA MELISSA MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS MILA SCHÖN CONCEPT MM6 MAISON MARGIELA MOSCHINO CHEAP AND CHIC MOSCHINO LOVE NIKE (LIMITED EDITIONS) NORWEGIAN RAIN PALL MALL PARABOOT PARAJUMPERS PATRIZIA PEPE PAUL & JOE PAUL SMITH BLACK LABEL PEUTEREY PHILOSOPHY DI ALBERTA FERRETTI PINKO PIQUADRO PLEIN SPORT PME LEGEND POLLINI PRINGLE OF SCOTLAND PUMA (LIMITED EDITIONS) RAG & BONE RAY-BAN REBECCA MINKOFF RED VALENTINO RENÉ LEZARD RICK OWENS ROBERTO BOTTICELLI SANDRO SCHOTT SEALUP SEE BY CHLOÉ SONIA BY SONIA RYKIEL STRENESSE T BY ALEXANDER WANG TAGLIATORE THE BRIDGE TOMBOLINI TOMMY HILFIGER TRUSSARDI TUMI UGG (LIMITED EDITIONS) VANESSA BRUNO VERSACE JEANS COUTURE VERSUS BY VERSACE VICTORIA, VICTORIA BECKHAM VIVIENNE WESTWOOD ANGLOMANIA VIVIENNE WESTWOOD RED LABEL WOOLRICH ZANELLATO Z ZEGNA

13 Brands that are not suitable ABERCROMBIE & FITCH ARMANI EXCHANGE ARMANI JEANS ASOS BANANA REPUBLIC BENETTON CUSTO BARCELONA DESIGUAL ESPRIT EVANS GUESS H&M HOLLISTER JIGSAW LIU JO MANGO MASSIMO DUTTI MISS SELFRIDGE ONLY RIVER ISLAND SISLEY SUPERDRY TED BAKER TOPSHOP UNIQLO VANS VERO MODA ZARA download full list

14 Style / Fashionable We re looking for wearable clothing or fashion accessories of an appealing and fashionable style: BCBG Max Azria baggy dress with uninteresting printed pattern vs colourful Versace jersey dress Miu Miu pumps with dated style from the 90s vs modern Prada pointed shoes in blue colourway Moncler jacket in beige colourway, straight design and mid length vs short Moncler pink jacket with belt and modern fit 3 buttons brown jacket, undesirable colour and design vs 2 buttons modern fit Gucci jacket Brown square-toed shoes vs Louis Vuitton sleek lace-up shoes Narrow black Gucci sunglasses with large temples vs Louis Vuitton aviator sunglasses

15 Collectable and Iconic We consider iconic and collectable fashion pieces that: are instantly recognisable and produced by design houses that have marked the history of fashion were fashion revolutions meant to empower women and men and that nowadays are timeless pieces meant to last forever never lose their charm over time nor go out of fashion and that any fashion collector would want to keep Examples of items that are not iconic and collectable

16 Condition Grade and Condition The condition of the object is key and greatly influences what we accept. It also has a significant impact on the final selling price. At Catawiki we strive to present a selection of fashion clothing and accessories in very good condition, pieces that are torn/broken or badly damaged or stained are generally not accepted for auction. Clothing generally needs to be in wearable condition, clean and preferably ironed for a good presentation. Vintage bags and accessories in fair condition, showing evident signs of wear, will only be accepted for high value brands such as Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton when the cost for restoration doesn t exceed market value. A New B As new, unused C Excellent condition, barely used with minimal signs of wear D Very good condition, slightly used with small signs of wear E Good condition, used with some signs of wear F Fair condition, used with visible signs of wear

17 Condition Grades - Bags A Unused and undamaged bag with original packaging (invoice, papers, authenticity card and dust bag) D Rarely used and very well looked after, small signs of wear on exterior and interior parts B Unused and undamaged with no signs of wear, missing original packaging or accessories E Occasionally used and looked after, with some signs of use on corners, bottom, handles and hardware C Impeccable condition with barely noticeable signs of use on exterior and interior parts F Regularly used with visible signs of wear and tear on the interior and exterior parts - item requiring repair New (only PRO sellers) As new Excellent condition Very good condition Good condition Fair condition

18 Condition Grades - Shoes A Unused and undamaged with original packaging (box, invoice, papers, authenticity card and dust bag) D Rarely used and very well looked after, small signs of wear on the outsoles, insoles and exterior parts B Unused and undamaged with no signs of wear on outsoles, missing original packaging or accessories E Occasionally used and looked after, with some signs of use on outsoles, insoles, heels and toe C Impeccable condition with barely noticeable signs of use on the outsoles, insoles and exterior parts F Regularly used with visible signs of wear and tear on the outsoles, heels, insoles and exterior parts - item requiring repair New (only PRO sellers) As new Excellent condition Very good condition Good condition Fair condition

19 Pu bli Fur Clothing and Accessories We only accept fur coats and accessories in excellent condition and preferably not vintage, made of most common fur types such as fox, beaver, mink and lapin. We try to avoid protected species such as ocelot, leopard, lynx etc. even if submitted with a regular Cites certificate. We are only able to accept a limited number of fur coats every week (max 30/40) and from March - September we will lower the concentration of this fashion item even more due to seasonality and lack of interest. We don t accept fur items with paws, tails and heads attached. Please check fur type on the official checklist of Cites species before submitting the item: ci nfo r ma tio n

20 Submission Guidelines Potential buyers are more likely to bid on lots with a good description, all relevant information displayed clearly and, of course, beautiful photos. Lot Description To help encourage potential buyers to bid on your lot, you should include a detailed description of your object(s). This should be thorough and honest, and follow the guidelines on the next page.

21 Pu Submission Guidelines bli ci nfo r If you are using our website to upload your lots, tips will appear to give you guidance about what information we need to know about your lot. The fields that you fill in help to present the information in a way that s easy for the buyer to read. The required information includes: Brand Type of item Style code or name (for bags and eyewear) Colour Material Condition - any blemishes should be advised Period (vintage or modern) Year (50s, 60s, 70s etc.) Serial number (if present) Size: Clothing: IT, NL/DE, FR, ES, International Shoes: FR, IT, ES, US, UK Eyewear: Eye size x Temple size x Bridge size Measurements Clothing: shoulder width, chest width, sleeve length, total length Accessories: width x height x depth Shoes: heel height ma tio n

22 Pu bli ci nfo r ma Image Guidelines Including strong photographs is key to catching buyers eyes, ensuring they bid on your lot. Of course, buying online means potential bidders do not get a chance to see your lot in person, therefore detailed and high quality photographs are very important. Photographs To allow our experts, as well as our bidders, to get the right impression of an item, we require a minimum of 6 high quality photos, giving: a 360 degree view of the item close-ups of important details, according to the guidelines on the next page tio n

23 Pu Image Guidelines - General Take photos from all sides: provide at least 6 photos of the lot, showing the front, back, inside, bottom and side view of the item. Take close-ups and include relevant details: images of the logo or brand, authenticity codes as well as any care label and size label. Don t use stock photos or images downloaded from the internet. Use a plain and neutral background. Clothing: present your piece on a hanger or a dummy mannequin. Accessories: present your accessory laying on a plain surface. Bags: please fill it with bubble wrap or rolls of paper before taking photos of the exterior, remove any plastic or paper around the handles or outer parts of the bag. Any blemish or sign of tear should be pictured in order to avoid post-sale cancellations. Avoid self-portraits, bare hands, necks etc. Do not photograph your fashion piece on yourself or any other person. You can use white gloves to take pictures of details. Only show the item(s) you re selling: avoid including details of the room (furniture, curtains, etc.). Do not photograph items on a sofa, heater or other domestic elements. Don t take photos of the items outdoors with a garden or landscape in the background. Photograph in daylight or with professional lighting: flash or artificial light can give a wrong impression of the actual colour. bli ci nfo r ma tio n

24 Pu bli Image Guidelines - General ci nfo r ma Examples of suitable and unsuitable photos: Use a mannequin or a hanger, avoid self-portraits or laying items on the floor Avoid pictures in the garden Use a plain and neutral background Don t include other objects in the picture Avoid bare hands, you can use white gloves Fill the bag before taking photos Photograph with daylight or professional lighting tio n

25 Pu Image Guidelines - Clothing We require at least 6 photos of the item including: The front The back The label/logo Any care label and size label The buttons and zips (front and back) The lining bli ci nfo r ma tio n

26 Pu Image Guidelines - Shoes We require at least 6 photos of the shoes including: Presentation of both shoes Both outsoles Both heels Both insoles with a close-up of the logo The serial number (if applicable) and shoe size stamp The stamp stating the country of manufacturing The stitching inside and outside of the shoes The dust bags (if applicable) The original box and label attached (if present) The invoice (if present) bli ci nfo r ma tio n

27 Pu Image Guidelines - Trainers We require at least 6 photos of the shoes including: Presentation of both shoes Both outsoles Both insoles with a close-up of the logo The back of the insoles The serial number (if applicable) and shoe size stamp The stamp stating the country of manufacturing The stitching inside and outside of the shoes The dust bags (if applicable) The original box and label attached (if present) The invoice (if present) bli ci nfo r ma tio n

28 Pu Image Guidelines - Glasses We require at least 6 photos of the item to allow us to check the authenticity. Please include photos of: The front The sides The logo The measurements printed on the glasses temple or bridge The serial number and authenticity card (if present) The original case and accessories bli ci nfo r ma tio n

29 Pu Image Guidelines - Scarves We require at least 5 photos of the item: The front The logo and signature The back The label Detail of the hem bli ci nfo r ma tio n

30 Pu Image Guidelines -Ties We require at least 6 photos of the item to allow us to check the authenticity. Please include photos of: The front The back The label The logo Detail of the weave of fabric The serial number (if present) bli ci nfo r ma tio n

31 Pu Image Guidelines - Fashion Jewellery We require at least 6 photos of the item: The front The back The logo stamp Detail of the metal engraving and gemstones The clasps, buckles, snap buttons etc. The serial number (if present) The original box, dust bag and invoice (if present) bli ci nfo r ma tio n

32 Pu Image Guidelines - Bags We require at least 10 photos of the item to allow us to check the authenticity. Please include photos of: The front The back The sides The bottom The corners and handles The label/logo inside and outside the bag The stamp stating country of manufacturing The authenticity cards and authenticity codes The snap buttons and zippers (front and back) The lining The dust-bag, original packaging and accessories The invoice (if present) bli ci nfo r ma tio n

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