The ‘death of the #girlboss’ has galvanised conversations about White feminism and how it fails to advocate for women from historically marginalised communities. Canvas8 spoke to author and journalist Koa Beck about her book White Feminism and why brand allyship should be intersectional.

People are increasingly using style as a marker of their national and, in some cases, regional pride, with distinct design elements and unique production processes helping to elevate the value of provenance. This emphasis on origin is largely due to more progressive narratives around heritage and culture taking centre stage.

Converse is encouraging conversations around culture with a wall mural in Melbourne that depicts Indigenous identity. As people increasingly connect with brands over shared values, campaigns that support a meaningful cause are becoming all the more essential in engaging with consumers.

Aditi Mayer has amassed more than 54K Instagram followers thanks to her work advocating for labor equality in fashion and spotlighting business by Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities. Her popularity reflects Gen Zers' desire to see fashion brands act as allies for labor and social justice.