In a hyper-connected world, it feels like everything previously ‘insider’ is more available than ever: from behind-the-scenes access to the lives of public figures to travel experiences immersing people into worlds previously deemed unattainable. But while people embrace this community-based inclusivity and u...

Bottega Veneta’s creative director Daniel Lee set a precedent for developing a slower, more exclusive yet aspirational fashion brand. In the wake of Lee’s departure, what does Bottega Veneta’s anti-social approach to marketing and distinct aesthetic positioning show us about aspiration?

As many luxury brands struggled to stay connected to their audiences during the pandemic, Hermès is one company that has been remarkably resilient. The brand hasn’t been bested by the pandemic thanks to some successful innovation within its well-established brand codes.

Though most of them weren’t alive to experience it first-hand, American Gen Zers are obsessed with ‘90s pop culture. Dumbgood is tapping into this ‘fauxstalgia’ with officially licensed streetwear featuring TV and film stills, turning its young customers into walking, talking, retro memes.

Gen Z hypebeasts have been a driving force behind the popularity of ‘buy now, pay later’ schemes and luxury mystery boxes. But why exactly are these services so appealing to the young and affluent? And how can brands adapt their offerings to attract these shoppers in a crowded online marketplace?