Poshmark, a California-based marketplace for second-hand fashion products, has acquired a virtual sneaker authentication platform called Suede One. The price of the takeover was not disclosed. Founded in 2020, the latter is said to achieve 99 percent accuracy in recognizing popular models such as those of Jordan and Yeezy by using machine learning, computer vision and expert human review processes. Its technology will complement Poshmark’s Posh Protect and Posh Authenticate services, allowing for virtual authentication of sneakers at multiple price points. Suede One’s management will move to Poshmark’s head office in Redwood City.

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