Apple has updated its roster of emojis to include several accessibility-focused icons as well as more skin tone options. Given the ubiquity of emojis in everyday digital communications, these additions represent an important step in ensuring no one feels unrepresented.

Inclusivity has become a buzzword in the fashion industry. But has inclusive sizing really gone mainstream, or is it still a niche undertaking offered only by a small number of forward-thinking designers? What moves are brands making to capitalise on shoppers’ desire for inclusivity?

Always is removing the Venus symbol from its products to be more inclusive of transgender, non-binary, and intersex people. Expectations of inclusivity are influencing a growing number of consumer decisions, and the brand's move may push the fem-care industry to re-think its marketing.

While people with disabilities have long been overlooked, brands are waking up to the fact that there are 93 million disabled children globally. Inclusive design by mainstream brands provides an opportunity for companies to fuel social change through the promotion of quality of life and equality.