As ecological crises become impossible to ignore, conscientious shoppers are seeking ways to limit their impact on the planet. Sneaker brand Allbirds is meeting demands for eco-friendly fashion by using sustainable components – but that’s not the sole reason it's developed a cult following.

Although young people are often referred to as the ‘green generation’, Boomers are more suited to the title. A survey finds that while Gen Yers and Zers prioritise time-efficiency over energy-efficiency, over-55s are more likely to carry out their eco principles in everyday life.

How can clothing convey status but not wealth? How can heritage brands excel in an era of less brand loyalty? And how is political polarisation impacting style? In this part of the 2021 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about how people are redefining the role fashion plays in identity.

With fashion in flux, people are looking for alternative leaders to initiate meaningful change. Bethany Williams’ approach, which goes beyond sustainable fabrics to encompass social enterprise, is a lesson for all sectors in how to create a truly human brand for the pandemic age.