The role
You'll be responsible for authenticating, sourcing and buying pre 2012 luxury bags, with a focus on our core brands: Gucci, Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Miu Miu. You'll work with our existing supply network while bringing in your own contacts and sources to build out the range.
This is a freelance position, one day per week, based at our studio in Islington.
What you'll do
- Source and buy vintage luxury bags in line with our brand and price positioning
- Make use of our current supplier relationships and develop new sourcing channels of your own
- Assess authenticity, condition and value across our core brands
- Help shape the buying strategy for the category as it grows
What we're looking for
- Proven experience sourcing and buying vintage, ideally within luxury goods
- Strong knowledge of pre 2012 pieces across Gucci, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Miu Miu
- An established network of suppliers and sources
- A sharp eye for authenticity, condition and what sells
- Detailed experience in pre-loved luxury bags
Authenticator & Luxury Buyer Vintage in City of London employer: Vintage Threads
Join a dynamic and innovative team in Islington, where your passion for vintage luxury bags will be celebrated and nurtured. As a freelance Authenticator & Luxury Buyer, you'll enjoy the flexibility of working one day a week while benefiting from a collaborative work culture that values creativity and expertise. With opportunities to expand your network and influence the buying strategy, this role offers a rewarding experience in a thriving market.
