Dior has launched a series of videos featuring model Gisele Bündchen speaking candidly about her struggles with mental health. The campaign sees the brand go beyond the aspirational ideals common in luxury advertising to connect with shoppers in a way that emphasises authenticity.

Lockdowns driven by COVID-19 saw a huge rise in the use of bicycles as people looked for pandemic-safe ways to get around and to stay active. In 2021, even luxury brand Louis Vuitton is getting in on the action as it partners with Maison Tamboite to launch a line of playful luxury bikes.

In the Luxury Refresh Deep Dive, we explore how high-end consumption is changing as a result of COVID-19 and consider the impact of personal values on HNWIs’ spending habits in the near future. How can brands deliver the opulence they seek while being conscious of the pandemic context?

The BLM protests again highlighted fashion's failure on diversity. With people demanding acknowledgement, accountability and action from brands, staying silent is no longer an option. A-COLD-WALL*’s BLM initiative shows how luxury fashion can go hand in hand with activism.