Bottega Veneta is handing over its global presence – stores, site, and ad spaces – to creative workshops, known as bottegas, across Italy. The move looks set to chime with consumers who are demanding that large corporations acknowledge their roots and represent local communities.

As interest in biomimicry and sustainable clothing steps up a gear, luxury brands are exploring the potential of plant science. Repositioning living plants as cutting-edge garment design, the move speaks to the drive for new kinds of eco-innovation in the fashion sphere.

Chanel has been able to maintain its place as a beloved and revered luxury brand by emphasising craftsmanship, exclusivity, and quality, while also prioritising its loyal customers. How can luxury brands sustain heritage appeal and an image of exclusivity while also courting new customers?

As the cost of living crisis bites, Britons are re-evaluating their spending, and even higher earners are making sure luxury moments feel prudent. After tracking how values are shaping big-ticket purchasing in our Luxury Sector Snapshot, Canvas8 spoke to nine Britons to understand more.