Why it belongs in ORBIS
Paris vintage-luxury boutique in the Triangle d'Or near Hermes, Chanel and Louis Vuitton's flagship stores, trading since 1987 with roughly 5,000 pieces on hand. Hermes and Chanel items are authenticated in-house by checking stitching, hardware stamps and date codes.
Valois Vintage has traded in Paris's Triangle d'Or - the luxury district near the flagship stores of Hermes, Chanel and Louis Vuitton - since 1987, making it one of the longer-established vintage-luxury dealers in the city. The boutique holds a large rotating inventory, cited at around 5,000 pieces spanning bags, ready-to-wear, jewelry and shoes from major design houses. Its authentication process examines construction quality, materials, hardware and stitching across brands; for Hermes specifically, specialists check leather grain, saddle stitching, hot-stamped markings, logo typography, closures, and date stamps. The shop also lists internationally through platforms such as 1stDibs.