After Changing The Resell Market, What Is Next For StockX And Josh Luber?
Walking into the dimly lit hotel lobby in Berlin’s posh Ku’Damm neighborhood I meet Josh Luber who, considering up until recently was the CEO and co-founder of one of the biggest resell platforms in the world, almost takes me by surprise, blending into the cozy interior wearing sweatpants and a hoodie paired with the Nike Fear of God Air Raids. He quickly explains he’s been running from meeting to meeting, and speaking with a lot of mainstream media publications who still can’t wrap their head around why teenagers are paying so much money for certain sneakers. We’re here to discuss StockX, his personal affinity for sneakers, as well as the state of the resale market and how it’s changed over the years, what the future holds, and why resellers aren’t actually the bad guys you think they are. Read more at Highsnobiety.