Should luxury brands be accessible? Should they be championing sustainability? And how can they help people save valuable time? As part of our Expert Outlook 2017 series, we speak to three experts about the value of immediacy, conscientious brands and how the luxurious save time.

When people think of technological innovation, they’re more likely to think of the US haven of Silicon Valley than they are to think of Paris – for now. But with the world’s largest start-up campus set to launch in the city’s 13th district, the city of love could be about to get an upgrade.

It’s widely assumed that pragmatic elements, like a strong job or housing market, attract people to cities – but new studies show that vibrant cultural offerings, from galleries to club nights, are the real draw. How are lesser-known cities using creative clout to attract and retain residents?

Fashion houses are no strangers to home design – many already have their own home and interior lines. But at Salone del Mobile 2016 in Milan – the world’s largest furniture fair – brands have been pushing boundaries, stepping up their game with bold interdisciplinary collaborations.