Plus-size womenswear surged into the fashion mainstream following calls for more diversity on catwalks and in ads. Plus-size menswear, by contrast, remains an afterthought for most brands. But why might this be changing? And what role can the industry play in promoting male body positivity?

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an uneven impact on Britons’ livelihoods, with women in the North of England among the hardest hit. As brands plot their paths out of the crisis, how can they acknowledge the challenges these women have faced and help them build a more equitable future?

First impressions are key, meaning that a name, often the first thing that people learn about a brand, plays a vital role in those impressions. A study has found that feminine brand names are perceived as more likable, especially when it comes to hedonic products like chocolate.

Rather than dreading the monthly bleed, a growing number of women are learning to work with their menstrual cycles, transforming their lives in the process. How could increased knowledge about the infradian rhythm and better health tech give women greater power over their bodies?