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Lifeline · privatewhitevc.com over time
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
Registered 17 years ago · on AboutUs since 2012 · 1 registrar change since Jun 30, 2016 · 1 registrant change since 2011 · last checked Nov 1, 2026.
Registration
RegisteredOct 22, 2009privatewhitevc.com was registered on Oct 22, 2009.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 29, 2026
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageJul 4, 2012 – Nov 12, 2013An AboutUs wiki page described privatewhitevc.com from Jul 4, 2012 to Nov 12, 2013 (16 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Registrar
REGISTER S.P.A.REGISTER S.P.A.Jun 30, 2016 – Apr 5, 2026Registrar REGISTER S.P.A. (IANA 168) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for privatewhitevc.com, from Jun 30, 2016 to Apr 5, 2026.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Registrant
Registrant recordsFeb 12, 2011 – Apr 5, 2026Registration records for privatewhitevc.com are held from Feb 12, 2011 to Apr 5, 2026 (86 records). 1 change of registrant name or organization is marked. Privacy-service and redaction changes, renames of the same organization and new contacts at it are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Zone file
Nameservers: phase8.netNameservers: phase8.netOct 18, 2013 – Apr 3, 2018phase8.net (ns0.phase8.net, ns1.phase8.net, ns2.phase8.net) were the nameservers listed for privatewhitevc.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Certificate
Let's EncryptMar 30, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026 (latest)Let's Encrypt issued 12 certificates for privatewhitevc.com from Mar 30, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 26, 2026. Seen in use on Oct 17, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 17, 2026
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Every dated fact on this lifeline (14)
Oct 22, 2009Registration: privatewhitevc.com was registered on Oct 22, 2009.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 29, 2026
Feb 12, 2011 – Apr 5, 2026Registrant: Registration records for privatewhitevc.com are held from Feb 12, 2011 to Apr 5, 2026 (86 records). 1 change of registrant name or organization is marked. Privacy-service and redaction changes, renames of the same organization and new contacts at it are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Jul 1, 2012AboutUs record: “Private White V.C. is dedicated to delivering quality designer menswear using the finest British materials and craftsmanship. The collection is designed by former head of Dunhill menswear, Nick Ashley and directly influ…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2012
Jul 4, 2012 – Nov 12, 2013AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described privatewhitevc.com from Jul 4, 2012 to Nov 12, 2013 (16 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Oct 18, 2013 – Apr 3, 2018Zone file: phase8.net (ns0.phase8.net, ns1.phase8.net, ns2.phase8.net) were the nameservers listed for privatewhitevc.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Said about itself in 2012
Jul 1, 2012
“Private White V.C. is dedicated to delivering quality designer menswear using the finest British materials and craftsmanship. The collection is designed by former head of Dunhill menswear, Nick Ashley and directly influ…”
Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2012
Current AboutUs recordJun 26, 2026 – Aug 29, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 29, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Register SPA
Jul 27, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 (latest)
Registrar Register SPA in the registration data recorded, first on Jul 27, 2026 and most recently on Oct 18, 2026.
Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 29, 2026
Registrant changeNov 8, 2017The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Nov 8, 2017. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
1 registrant change, 2011–2026
Nameservers: phase8.net
Nameservers: phase8.netApr 4, 2018 – Apr 5, 2026Registration records listed phase8.net nameservers (ns0.phase8.net, ns1.phase8.net, ns2.phase8.net) for privatewhitevc.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Apr 5, 2026. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Seen in the .com zone fileSep 8, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 (latest)First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Nov 1, 2026. Nameservers on Nov 1, 2026: hera.ns.cloudflare.com, jonah.ns.cloudflare.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Nov 1, 2026
DNS moved to CloudflareNov 1, 2026privatewhitevc.com's nameservers moved from phase8.net to Cloudflare at some point between Apr 5, 2026 and Nov 1, 2026. Last seen at phase8.net: Apr 5, 2026 (registration record). First seen at Cloudflare: Nov 1, 2026 (ICANN zone file (CZDS)). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 7 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → ICANN zone file (CZDS))
Google Trust ServicesJun 25, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026Google Trust Services issued 3 certificates for privatewhitevc.com from Jun 25, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 19, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jun 30, 2016 – Apr 5, 2026Registrar: Registrar REGISTER S.P.A. (IANA 168) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for privatewhitevc.com, from Jun 30, 2016 to Apr 5, 2026.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Nov 8, 2017Registrant: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Nov 8, 2017. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Apr 4, 2018 – Apr 5, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed phase8.net nameservers (ns0.phase8.net, ns1.phase8.net, ns2.phase8.net) for privatewhitevc.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Apr 5, 2026. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Mar 30, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 12 certificates for privatewhitevc.com from Mar 30, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 26, 2026. Seen in use on Oct 17, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 17, 2026
Jun 25, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026Certificate: Google Trust Services issued 3 certificates for privatewhitevc.com from Jun 25, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 19, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jun 26, 2026 – Aug 29, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 29, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Jul 27, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026Registrar: Registrar Register SPA in the registration data recorded, first on Jul 27, 2026 and most recently on Oct 18, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 29, 2026
Sep 8, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Zone file: First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Nov 1, 2026. Nameservers on Nov 1, 2026: hera.ns.cloudflare.com, jonah.ns.cloudflare.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Nov 1, 2026
Nov 1, 2026Zone file: privatewhitevc.com's nameservers moved from phase8.net to Cloudflare at some point between Apr 5, 2026 and Nov 1, 2026. Last seen at phase8.net: Apr 5, 2026 (registration record). First seen at Cloudflare: Nov 1, 2026 (ICANN zone file (CZDS)). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 7 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → ICANN zone file (CZDS))
Registered 2009 · site is live · HTTPS valid
PrivateWhiteVC.com is a totally unique British designer menswear brand.
Private White V.C. is a British designer menswear brand producing garments from its factory in Manchester, using materials sourced predominantly from local mills and suppliers. The brand serves men who prioritise craftsmanship, heritage, and durability in their clothing. Its collection is designed by Nick Ashley, former head of Dunhill menswear, and the brand takes its name from Private Jack White, a Victoria Cross recipient whose wartime legacy underpins its identity.
Authority 48/100— ahead of 48% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear
Why this authority score
48 is a percentile: higher than 48% of sites we score.
How it's calculated
Prominence (Tranco rank #429,796)+5
Verified continuity: 17.0 years (RDAP registration)+10
Identity corroboration (capped)+4
Security & email hygiene+2
Calibration adjustment (published map)+5
Model score: 26/99 — what these reason lines add up to.
Published Authority (percentile): 48/100 — this site's rank against the August 2026 scored sample. Public Authority is capped at 99.
What privatewhitevc.com said about itself, 2012
Quoted from the site's AboutUs wiki page in each year it changed (1 version). These are the page's own words at the time, not AboutUs's assessment. New words · dropped words
2012
Private White V.C. is dedicated to delivering quality designer menswear using the finest British materials and craftsmanship. The collection is designed by former head of Dunhill menswear, Nick Ashley and directly influenced by Jack White’s own wardrobe. The result is wearable contemporary garments which balance both timeless style and functionality.
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.
✓ domain continuity 17 years registered✓ live verified Nov 7, 2026
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 69 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 69 days ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.
No caution flags in the available scoring observations; this is not a complete safety assessment