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?

Selling not just bags and suitcases but an aspirational jet-setting lifestyle, Away is the luggage brand that’s tapping into the experiential nature of travel and the desire for discovery. Accompanying globe-trotters on their journeys, how did these suitcases gain such a cult following?

Fila is worn by everyone, from on-trend Gen Yers to suburban dads to world-famous tennis stars. But this year marked a turning point for the label, as it showed its first Milan Fashion Week collection. How did formerly out-of-vogue sportswear labels reclaim their spot in fashion’s big league?

Sporting a Louis Vuitton Speedy bag or a Hermès Birkin (or the chain store equivalent) used to be the ultimate status symbol. But the popularity of the ‘It bag’ is fading as women prioritize comfort and versatility in their fashion choices, leading many to opt for backpacks over handbags and totes.