Joe Biden’s inauguration in January 2021 may have been a historic occasion, but it was style, rather than politics, that dominated media coverage. In the pandemic era, how are cultural icons communicating through their style? And what impact does their messaging have on the way we dress?

Political tensions in the US remain high, presenting a difficult choice for brands – should they take a political stance or not? A study by Morning Consult asking whether it’s right for brands to get political shows mixed feelings, with people holding different types of brands to different standards.

It used to be the case that business and politics never mixed. But in an era where brands are increasingly being held accountable for their actions, people have come to expect them to take a political stance when it comes to social and ethical issues.

The fashion industry has a long history of reinforcing a limited, Western, and overwhelmingly White vision of what constitutes attractive and appropriate clothing and styles. Canvas8 spoke to Kimberly Jenkins to find out how brands can help to shape a more inclusive fashion landscape.