When author Kyle Chayka explored 2010s minimalism in Longing for Less, a very different world existed. Today, a polycrisis-ridden and digitally saturated society finds people yearning for more. Whether you chalk it up to post-pandemic release or a general sense of impending doom, people are now looking for a...

Moving out of the passenger seat and firmly into the driver’s seat, a growing proportion of high-net-worth women are becoming car enthusiasts. As their clientele evolves – and so do their needs and expectations – how are luxury car brands trying to appeal to these high-earning individuals?

Climate concerns are reshaping the ways that brands operate across sectors. In the auto industry, this has manifested in the adoption of hybrid and electric drivetrains – but how else can manufacturers tap into eco sentiments? And how are luxury brands making green machines more appealing?

High-end fashion brands have generally not performed as well as fast fashion on transparency rankings. With exclusivity and a sense of mystique among the segment’s unique selling points, luxury labels have long been more comfortable with opacity. But could consumer pressure force a change?

Gen Z hypebeasts have been a driving force behind the popularity of ‘buy now, pay later’ schemes and luxury mystery boxes. But why exactly are these services so appealing to the young and affluent? And how can brands adapt their offerings to attract these shoppers in a crowded online marketplace?