In a partnership that combines two seemingly conflicting retail concepts, Depop sellers are being hosted at a pop-up in London’s Selfridges department store. As second-hand social commerce gains popularity, luxury outlets and brands are keen to get in on the action.

P2P resale platforms such as Depop have boomed in recent years, but do brands have anything to fear from these digital communities? Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Catherine Armstrong Soule, an assistant professor Western Washington University, to discover how social selling impacts brand perceptions and loyalty.

Ralph Lauren has released Re/Sourced, a curated line of vintage items from the brand that's being sold via Depop. By tapping into drop culture and riding on the rising popularity of resale, the fashion label is hoping to lure shoppers who value access to one-of-a-kind pieces.

High street fashion brands are struggling to keep up with the changing times, and the popularity and convenience of online shopping. However, since consumers still love to shop in-store, the end is not necessarily nigh. What can fast fashion brands do to reach shoppers on the high street?