As Australia’s wildfires raise awareness of animal welfare and the future of endangered species, it’s bringing luxury fashion practices into question. In response to public pressure from increasingly eco-minded consumers, luxury brand Versace has quietly agreed to remove kangaroo skin from its products.

The COVID-19 pandemic has upheaved societies around the world – perhaps permanently. There’s an acknowledgement that everyday life will have to change post-lockdown to avoid further outbreaks, but could this transition also present a chance to usher in a fairer, greener, and less lonely future?

Organic and sustainable homecare products may have been on the rise pre-pandemic, but as hygiene becomes a top priority, people are bringing a new set of demands to domestic maintenance. Brands in the home space have the opportunity to pivot to meet these shifting preferences.

Retailers’ sustainability initiatives show that shoppers don’t just want cheap, fast fashion – ethical and eco-savvy values are important too. But are visibly mended sweaters and ‘sneaker cleaning’ services just an updated version of the ‘It bag’, or are people ready to adopt low-impact lifestyles?