For much of the high-fashion world, the internet was once seen as a necessary evil rather than a natural extension of their brand. While consumers flocked to platforms like eBay to hunt for designer pieces, luxury fashion houses hesitated. Brands like Prada famously had a “Coming Soon” page for what felt like a decade, and many high-end labels resisted selling online, fearing that digital commerce would cheapen their exclusivity. Their world was built on glossy magazine pages, billboard campaigns, and perfectly curated storefronts—not pixelated product grids.
