Diverse representation is an expectation, but as individuals no longer allow themselves to be defined in singular terms, there's mounting pressure on brands to understand and sensitively reflect how the intersections between race, gender, class, and ability impact people's everyday lives.

From decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) run on Discord to city-wide mutual aid groups, people are finding safety and optimism in numbers. For growing numbers of people, collective action is emerging as the only viable solution to compounding crises and deepening alienation.

Lingerie brands are undergoing an overhaul with more focus now placed on brand values as well as aesthetics. Startup underwear brand Underdays launched in December 2021 with the aim of disrupting the way young people shop for lingerie, ensuring their products both support and empower.

With the widespread rise of interest in injectable weight loss drugs, skinny is supposedly in vogue again. But does it reflect the wider consumer choices when it comes to clothes and can it undo a decade of body-positive activism? How can brands remain authentic when addressing these issues?

Underwear brand Parade has launched its first swimwear collection, using a fabric that's made from recycled plastic bottles. Lines like Parade’s size-inclusive, feel-good offering demonstrate a way for brands to celebrate choice and body diversity in a way that doesn't feel forced.

Yitty is doubling down on its inclusive ethos by expanding its offerings with a new collection of gender-neutral undergarments. As people seek clothing that better reflects their values, they want fashion brands to foreground diversity and explore evolving gender identities.