As consumer demand for transparency impacts all sectors, the diamond industry is facing calls to be more open about the provenance of its gems. By emphasizing the ethical and environmental advantages of lab-grown stones, Diamond Foundry is changing how people feel about synthetic bling.

Once described as an innovation that would turn the technology industry on its head, Google Glass has failed to ignite the same enthusiasm amongst consumers. In response, sales of the wearable gadget have been halted. But what led to the failure of Google's high-tech moonshot?

Every beauty junkie strives to find that perfect lipstick, and getting a coveted Chanel shade for a fraction of the RRP feels like even more of an achievement. This mentality has given rise to dupe culture – but aside from the price, why would people settle for a knock-off instead of the real deal?

In an increasingly saturated market, multi-brand retailers such as ASOS and Amazon are investing in their own private label clothing lines to bolster margin, add market share and offer shoppers something they couldn’t find elsewhere. How has own-brand fashion gone from underdog to on-trend?