Second-hand bargain-hunting is thriving as Americans browse thrift stores and resale sites for sustainable fashion and rare finds. But are they willing to splash out on pre-loved luxury? Canvas8 spoke to 20 people nationwide to understand why they would or wouldn’t buy high-end hand-me-downs.

Accustomed to rapid service and easily accessible products, Gen Yers and Zers are causing the luxury industry to bend to their e-commerce expectations. What do they want out of a high-end shopping experience? And how are haute couture brands grabbing the attention of these digital natives?

Inspired by the creation of private-label lines, Italic is a marketplace that gives shoppers access to brandless luxury goods at a fraction of the price. Have people really fallen out of love with luxury brands? And what does this direct-to-consumer business model mean for high-end retailers?

What’s driving the success of the second-hand luxury market? How are the young and affluent spending their newfound riches? Are the status symbols of the past relevant for the elite shoppers of today? And why are unconventional aesthetics taking over in high fashion?