Clothing & Accessories

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  eBay extends authentication once again, to cover jewelry

  The online retail giant has started working with the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) on the new service.

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  $1.9m in fake diabetic socks seized by CBP in Virginia

  The fakes could endanger the health of vulnerable people who rely on the socks for comfort and blood circulation.

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  Massive jewelry heist hits California trade fair exhibitors

  The robbery took place at a remote truck stop when an armed security detail stepped away from an armoured vehicle.

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  UK IPO names Adam Williams as interim CEO

  Williams replaces Tim Moss, who is due to leave the IPO on September 1, while a permanent CEO is sought.

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  Amazon, Cartier sue influencer accused of selling fakes

  A key feature of the alleged counterfeiting activity was a so-called "order this/get this" ploy, according to court documents.

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  Young people increasingly likely to buy fake goods, says EUIPO

  37 per cent of 15-24-yer-olds had bought one or several fake products intentionally in the last 12 months.

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