The fashion industry is often under fire for appropriating cultures and lacking diversity, and people want brands to do better to reflect culture and society. Australian Fashion Week 2021 sought to change that, with a series of events and shows dedicated to the work of First Nations designers.

ChopValue is a manufacturer that rescues discarded chopsticks from restaurants and transforms them into trendy and affordable homeware treasures. How is its circular business model meeting eco-conscious consumer demands while also catering to the burgeoning home improvement market?

Diet Coke has named Kate Moss as its new creative director, with a campaign emphasising positivity and confidence as key to success. Conversations around the previous association with the brand and 'model diets' have been reignited through Moss’s connection, with Diet Coke hoping to tap nostalgia.

Countering the stereotype of Hispanic cuisine being meat-heavy, a host of chefs and influencers are championing plant-based Latin American food. How do these dishes tap into contemporary values and tastes? And how can brands help diversify the vegan landscape and make it more accessible?