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ChicReloved · Chronicles of Curated Legacy
Archival Milestones
1999 · Genesis of Expertise
Founder Éloïse Marchand begins her tenure at Christie's Handbags & Accessories department, authenticating 1,200+ pieces annually including Wallis Simpson's vanity cases
2005 · Atelier Renaissance
Established first conservation studio in Paris, reviving 19th-century maroquinerie techniques
Initial client: Private collection of Rothschild family (37 leather goods restored)
2012 · Certified Legacy
Awarded EU Cultural Heritage Certification for preserving 78 endangered craftsmanship techniques
Partnered with Musée des Arts Décoratifs on archival restoration projects
The Seven Pillars of Provenance
Ⅰ. Artisan Fingerprints
Documenting micro-engravings left by craftsmen on zipper pulls & hardware
Ⅱ. War Relics
Identifying WWII-era pieces using parachute silk & repurposed materials
Ⅲ. Patina Chronicles
Mapping natural leather aging patterns against tropical vs. continental climates
Ⅳ. Secret Ateliers
Preserving unpublicized workshop marks from closed maisons (1910-1973)
Ⅴ. Forgotten Stitches
Cataloging 23 discontinued stitching techniques through X-ray analysis
Ⅵ. Time Capsule Packaging
Authentication via pH levels of original tissue papers & box glues
Ⅶ. Provenance DNA
Blockchain tracing of exotic skins to CITES-certified farms (geolocation & harvest year)
Forensic Authentication Process
Material Analysis
- ✧ FTIR Spectroscopy
- ✧ UV-Vis Luminescence
- ✧ Thread Density Mapping
Historical Cross-Verification
- ✧ Auction House Archives
- ✧ Tannery Production Logs
- ✧ Climate Aging Models
Digital Certification
- ✧ NFC-Embedded Tags
- ✧ Hyperledger Blockchain
- ✧ 3D Holographic Seals