Where the second-hand clothing industry used to conjure up images of stale thrift stores and overpacked rails, it's now emerging as an on-trend and eco-conscious alternative. What can Vinted, an online marketplace where people buy and sell pre-loved clothing, teach us about the future of retail?

MycoWorks has received a $125 million investment as the brand looks to up the production of its plastic-free leather made from mushrooms. With increasing demand for sustainable and ethically sourced products, the money should help MycoWorks continue to cater to an eco-minded audience.

Prota Fiori is targeting eco-conscious luxury consumers with its fruit skin footwear. The brand puts an emphasis on Italian craftsmanship, and as sustainability becomes a must-have for consumers, it’s differentiating itself from brands that take eco short-cuts by greenwashing and using cheap vegan fabrics.

Climate concerns are reshaping the ways that brands operate across sectors. In the auto industry, this has manifested in the adoption of hybrid and electric drivetrains – but how else can manufacturers tap into eco sentiments? And how are luxury brands making green machines more appealing?