The Prestige Edit

Secondhand Luxury

3 articles

A diverse group of stylish individuals shopping in a chic, modern luxury resale boutique, browsing high-end fashion items.
Luxury Fashion

Luxury Market Resale Era Driven by Platforms

Fifty-eight percent of consumers now prefer buying luxury items secondhand over new, a stark reversal upending traditional retail.

Victoria Laurent·August 24, 2026
A dimly lit luxury boutique with a spotlight on a cracked designer handbag, symbolizing the ethical crisis in luxury resale authentication.
Premium Brands

Authenticate Resale: Luxury Brands Face Ethical Crisis by 2026

The very definition of 'luxury' is being rewritten by the secondhand market, where a brand's credibility now hinges on its willingness to authenticate items it no longer directly sells.

Sebastian Duval·May 29, 2026
Zalando app interface alongside a display of authenticated luxury fashion items, symbolizing a new partnership in resale.
Luxury Fashion

Zalando Partners Vestiaire Collective for Luxury Resale Growth

In 2025, Vestiaire Collective reported blocking nearly $120 million worth of counterfeit items, a critical trust factor now leveraged by Zalando in its new luxury resale partnership.

Victoria Laurent·May 29, 2026