From normcore to capsule wardrobes, Gen Y has graduated from fast fashion and is going back to basics. Aussie start-up Popbasic is jumping on this movement with ‘mini monthly collections’ that can be bought as a set and delivered for free. But why would you trust Popbasic to stock your wardrobe?

The sun-worshipping, beach-dwelling, slow-living Australian stereotype has never been less accurate. Tech-based solutions and on-demand services are creating an expectation of convenience. But while brands cater to the speed with which Australians consume, are they at risk of sacrificing an emotional connection?

With international fashion brands making competition on the Australian high street even more intense, a new generation of home-grown brands are building fiercely loyal style tribes both online and off. But can these emerging fashion cults fend off global competition?

Australian shoppers pay up to 35% more than their international counterparts for items from retailers like Topshop, Gap and IKEA. In response, ShopandBox gives the power back to consumers. But do people really want the hassle of dealing with a third party when ordering online?