With the world in constant flux, people are using their possessions to ground themselves. However, as certain types of physical goods become less commonplace, many are reflecting on what’s still worth owning in a sharing-enabled world. The evolving nature of digital ownership means that people often feel lik...

Whether due to the expense or eco concerns, there are many reasons not to splash out on high-end goods, especially if they’ll only be used once – but could the sharing economy offer a solution? Canvas8 polled 3,100 Britons and spoke to eight people about their views on luxury rental services.

Whether due to the expense or eco concerns, there are many reasons not to splash out on high-end goods, especially if they’ll only be used once – but could the sharing economy offer a solution? Canvas8 polled 3,300 Americans and spoke to eight people about their views on luxury rental services.

H&M is trialling a rental service for shoppers at its flagship store in Stockholm, where loyalty members are able to rent higher-priced products instead of paying outright to own the items. With eco-savvy shoppers on the rise, high street brands are looking to retain customers by providing greener options.

How is streetwear changing the world of fashion? Why are people gravitating towards pre-owned luxe? And what’s compelling brands to get creative with influencers? In this part of the 2020 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about the evolving shopping habits of high-end consumers.