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...

Lancôme has launched a retail takeover in Hainan airport’s duty-free retail space. Blending physical and digital retail, the campaign taps into the rise of skincare, adapting traditional airport retail to be hygienic without compromising on experiential value for travelling shoppers.

In an increasingly sleep-deprived world, hotels are getting innovative to help travellers improve the quality of their shut-eye. Mandarin Oriental, Geneva has launched a medical-grade accommodation package that has been specifically designed with guests’ optimal slumber in mind.

Alongside the growth of the wellness, and men’s grooming industries, is the increase in Black-owned beauty brands designed to cater for a more inclusive world. Yet there is still a lack of representation for men of colour. This led to the launch of Temple, the skincare brand offering self-care.

Consumers expect greater diversity in the beauty industry, including products that specifically cater to non-Eurocentric beauty needs. Bread Beauty Supply is an Australian hair care brand that creates products for Black consumers, encouraging them to celebrate and nurture their textured hair.