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...

Prada has teamed up with UNESCO to launch an exhibition in Qingdao on climate change and ocean ecosystems. Keen to minimise their contribution to landfills, people want to expand their knowledge of the real effects and scales of pollution – and are looking to brands for help educating themselves.

Combining cutting-edge tech with state-of-the-art science and an entrepreneurial mindset, a new cohort of start-ups is offering an array of functional fragrances with the promise to revamp people’s wellbeing. How can brands tap into these shifting attitudes among consumers?

Founded by ex-beauty editor Brianna Arps, Moodeaux is a Black-owned fragrance brand aiming to disrupt the industry. It has responded to demands for scents that also work as a skincare product, enhancing the wearer's mood through fragrance while bolstering self-care practices.