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.

Fast fashion is destroying the planet. W’Air has released an eco-friendly way to clean clothes and keep them looking new for longer – helping people avoid buying new. Many people just aren’t aware of the impact the fashion industry has on the planet and W’Air is looking to change that.

From carbon labels to recycled materials, fashion brands are upping their climate-related messaging to appeal to eco-minded shoppers. Amid growing claims of greenwashing, European policymakers are putting brands' claims to the test by establishing a standardised definition of sustainability.

How can the rental and resale market scale for global nuances? What can brands do to integrate themselves into everyday life? How are diamonds being made more accessible to younger shoppers? In this part of the 2022 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about the changing world of luxury.