Conversations about sustainability are no longer enough. As it becomes all but certain that global heating will increase beyond the 1.5°C of the Paris Agreement, the effects of climate change are already a reality for many communities worldwide. People are not only sensing the urgency of the matter but are re...

People are redefining status for themselves using a broad range of factors beyond solely economic ones. This new iteration of status is often based around increasingly niche and local signifiers, and status is becoming a mode of belonging and connection with like-minded people.

With the need for drastic climate action more apparent than ever, people’s lifestyles choices are coming under intense scrutiny. Is it possible to live in comfort and luxury in a way that minimises harm to the planet? Proponents of ‘hedonistic sustainability’ believe it can be done.

Hermès is launching a handbag that transforms the humble mushroom from vegetable-drawer staple into sustainable arm candy. As high-end consumers increasingly seek out eco-friendly products, the bag is tapping into shifts in what people expect from luxury.

Gucci has unveiled its first collection of pet clothing, accessories and home items, created using recycled materials and the brand's own animal-free material, Demetra. The move demonstrates not only the growing space for luxurious pet products but also the ways brands can promote eco-luxury.

Consumers’ changing priorities are forcing luxury brands to take stock of their impact, and display sustainable credentials. The Butterfly Mark is awarded by Positive Luxury to brands that meet sustainable and ethical criteria.