Two tips for authenticating St. John apparel: (1) check the label, and (2) decipher the season/ group code. Keep reading for the break-down! CHECK THE LABEL As a powerhouse fashion brand, St. John carries several key collections. Like sisters, each collection carries the DNA of the brand—classic elegance— but, with its own twist. Knowing what to expect from each collection will help you spot...

K. Jacques St. Tropez (referred to by shorthand, K. Jacques), a namesake brand founded in 1933 by Jacques Keklikian and his wife Elise—refugees who settled in the town of Saint Tropez in the south of France after fleeing Armenia.  Born from of a sensibility for quality craftsmanship, the brand's popular sandals can be authenticated through a couple signature details.  METAL STUDS Beware any...