Did you know that Authentique has a ‘Digital Product Passport' Service? The company leads the way in pioneering digital identities, coined as DPP's, tailored for luxury items such as bags, shoes, clothing, art, watches and more. Offering scalable DPP programs, ranging from basic DPP’s that meet EU requirements to more comprehensive, resource-intensive investments providing enhanced value to clients. Read on if you’d like to know more >

In conjunction with brand insights experts, Me the Customer and I, we have undertaken comprehensive consumer research on what attributes consumers find valuable in Digital Product Passport's (DPP's) for the luxury and fashion industry. The majority of respondents from the first ever consumer research on Digital Product Passports (“DPPs”) have said they are ready to engage with DPPs! To showcase these findings and more, Authentique is hosting a webinar on May 29th at 2pm CET. Read on for more >

Authentique’s CONSULTING team comprises seasoned experts equipped with niche knowledge, guiding clients towards implementing scalable DPP programs with pragmatic external counsel. Our comprehensive approach includes evaluating current product lifecycle data, seamless integration with existing software platforms, impartial advice on product connectors, DPP content optimisation, and insightful consumer analysis, among other key aspects. Read on to discover who makes up Authentiques Consulting team >

Authentique’s VISION AI services stands as a beacon of innovation, employing cutting-edge visual recognition technology to authenticate products with unmatched precision. Authentique Vision AI is the leader in the luxury industry in regards to experience, material capability, implementation, sustainability and cost effectiveness. Authentique Vision AI can also be used independently of an Authentique Digital Product Passport. Click for more >

In an era of increasing digital reliance and heightened legislation, businesses face mounting pressure to ensure authenticity and reliability. Enter a pioneering company at the forefront of this challenge, offering a trifecta of solutions: expert advisory services for scalable DPP programs, cutting-edge Vision AI technology for product authentication, and bespoke digital passports catering to luxury markets. Read on for more >

The ORDRE Group is conducting a consumer research group with Me the Customer and I to better understand the wants of the end user of Digital Product Passports. Those who are invited to participate will go in the draw to win a My Theresa voucher worth 1000euro. Read on for Terms and Conditions here >

Authentique Co-founder and CEO Simon P. Lock attended yesterday’s CIRPASS State of play and possible future developments of the Digital Product Passport (“DPP”) and noted his key take-aways. Read on to discover Simon’s 7 learnings in relation to luxury and fashion brands:

“RFID disadvantages are associated with the tag cost and the difficulty with recycling. The tag is made of multiple materials (...) which could potentially leach chemicals during washing or contaminate recycling.” Click for more on the subject —>

The technology that owned 2023 was undoubtedly AI. ChatGPT debuted just before the start of the year, kicking off a race among tech giants to integrate or match its capabilities. Read on to discover why Authentique was featured on the best of BoF 2023 >

Globally counterfeits cost the luxury industry 1.7 to 4.5 trillion annually yet the current tech solutions for this problem are not 100% secure. These approaches require a barcode, QR code or chip which can be tampered with. As for digital product passports, can they be faked? Read on to discover why Authentique has the highest level of security in authenticity verification >

In 2023 there are 1,000+ blockchains in circulation, used in different industries and for various applications. The following competitive analysis of these ecosystems reveals the strengths and weaknesses of different blockchain platforms and their potential impact on the market. Read on to understand what blockchain The ORDRE Group recommends and why >

Authentique, could upend the resale market: It gives brands ownership power over an ID, which would make it difficult for buyers to resell outside of the brand’s own secondhand shop. If resale platforms become a partner, brands could require a cut of future sales — though perhaps save on authentication expenses. Click the link to read all of Authentiques excerpts from the CNN feature by Jacqui Palumbo >

Digital Product Passport strategy can have significant impact on brand integrity across numerous metrics including customer loyalty and engagement. It is the gateway to customers for authenticity, traceability and sustainability. Brand Digital IDs also have a significant impact on both incremental sales and the introduction of a new revenue stream for resale product. Costs can also be reduced in a range of marketing and communications activities.

There’s a New Way to Prove a $38,200 Watch Is the Real Thing. Luxury houses are now tracking the authenticity and origin of their most-coveted products using crypto’s underlying technology. Click here for excerpts and the links to the Bloomberg online feature >

Whilst the fashion industry is embracing the transformative potential of digital ID’s overall there is uncertainty around using them on or off the blockchain. Here, we break down the pros and cons of the two different uses.

LVMH-owned brand Patou recently launched AI-verification system Authentique Verify, effectively digitally “chipping” their items at the very beginning of the production chain, allowing them to track them and prevent any return fraud.

For luxury brands, digital identification and authentication is an incredibly important part of an omni-channel strategy. Discover why more and more brands are embracing the power of digital identification with Authentique’s technology.

Brands can now create an immutable record of an individual product’s history, from its manufacture to its sale, ensuring transparency and verification of authenticity. Read on to find out how the Authentique App actually fights against counterfeits >

Bethanie Ryder reports for Jing Daily; The ORDRE Group is responsible for myriad luxury labels’ metaverse and Web3 successes. Jing Daily caught up with its founders to delve into fashion’s virtual terrain.

This week, Jing Meta sat down with The Ordre Group founder and CEO Simon Lock and Co-Founder Kirsten Anna, to discuss the future of digital verification in luxury and the company’s “Authentique” program, which was recently adopted by French fashion label Patou.