Anyone can buy an expensive new jacket or tea set from a luxury boutique (given enough funds in their bank account), but only a discerning shopper can pluck a gem from a charity shop. Canvas8 spoke to Shelly Steward to understand how thrift stores can provide people with valuable cultural capital.

As the stigma of purchasing second-hand items disappears, the value of the pre-owned luxury market has soared to over $16 billion. Yet counterfeits still pose a big problem. Can consignment store InstantLuxe ease worries around authenticity and get shoppers spending big on pre-loved?

The average person owns 36 outfits that they never wear. Save Your Wardrobe uses AI to help people organise their closet, quickly pick outfits and make the most of their clothing collections, while giving brands real-time data about a product’s life after it lands in a person’s closet.

The line between social networks and e-commerce is blurring, making room for platforms like Poshmark to attract users who have a passion for fashion but who also crave authentic, personal shopping experiences. How has this app captivated an audience of wannabe Gen Z entrepreneurs?