Sadé Butt
About Sadé Butt
Sadé Butt is the QC and Authentication Manager for the U.S. at Vestiaire Collective, where she has worked in various roles since 2016, specializing in luxury goods authentication and quality control.
Current Role at Vestiaire Collective
Sadé Butt currently serves as the QC and Authentication Manager for the U.S. at Vestiaire Collective, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees the quality control and authentication processes, ensuring that luxury goods meet the company's standards. Her responsibilities include managing a team and implementing best practices in authentication, reflecting her extensive experience in the luxury goods sector.
Previous Experience at Vestiaire Collective
Sadé Butt has held multiple roles at Vestiaire Collective from 2016 to 2021. She began as a Quality Control Associate, then progressed to Associate Authenticator, and later worked as a Luxury Authenticator. These positions allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of quality control and authentication processes within the luxury fashion market, contributing to her expertise in this area.
Education and Expertise
Sadé Butt studied at the Rhode Island School of Design, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fashion/Apparel Design from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, she completed a Pre-College program in Fashion Illustration and Fine Art at the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2011. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in fashion design and illustration, complementing her professional experience in luxury goods authentication.
Internship Experience in Fashion
Sadé Butt has gained valuable experience through internships in the fashion industry. She worked as a Fabric R&D Intern at Ralph Lauren for one month in 2014 and as a Product Development Intern at Tess Giberson for two months in 2015. These internships provided her with insights into product development and fabric research, enhancing her skills in the fashion sector.
Background in Luxury Goods Authentication
Sadé Butt possesses a strong background in luxury goods authentication, a specialized skill critical in the fashion industry. Her experience in various roles at Vestiaire Collective has allowed her to develop a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the authentication process, which is essential for maintaining the integrity of luxury items in the e-commerce space.