In a hyper-connected world, it feels like everything previously ‘insider’ is more available than ever: from behind-the-scenes access to the lives of public figures to travel experiences immersing people into worlds previously deemed unattainable. But while people embrace this community-based inclusivity and u...

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...

With the world in constant flux, people are using their possessions to ground themselves. However, as certain types of physical goods become less commonplace, many are reflecting on what’s still worth owning in a sharing-enabled world. The evolving nature of digital ownership means that people often feel lik...

A study has revealed that people are most likely to engage in end-of-life repurposing of their used apparel rather than eco-led decisions at point of purchase. There is an opportunity to further engage people on sustainable fashion to help them make eco decisions earlier in their shopping journeys.

Two of China’s most popular second-hand fashion platforms are expanding their e-commerce by pushing upcycling narratives. As circular fashion trends are increasingly catching the eye of Chinese eco-conscious consumers, brands can strengthen relationships by expanding on their green commitments.

Online fashion marketplace vveave connects independent designers with consumers to upcycle and re-invent garments. With some Gen Zers struggling to let go of fast fashion, how can community building and circular practices intertwine to encourage sustainable fashion habits?

Why isn’t digital fashion cutting through? Is fashion delivering on consumer’s DE&I credentials? How will people display distaste for lacklustre climate efforts? In this part of the 2023 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about how the search for novelty is shaping the Fashion and Style sector.