In today’s hyper-connected globe, the meaning of national identity is no longer rigid, and we’re seeing a dissolution of cultural borders as we travel through our devices. This shift in mentality is happening against a turbulent geopolitical backdrop as countries prioritise regional allies.

Diverse representation is an expectation, but as individuals no longer allow themselves to be defined in singular terms, there's mounting pressure on brands to understand and sensitively reflect how the intersections between race, gender, class, and ability impact people's everyday lives.

Lawmakers in Mexico have passed a bill that gets the ball rolling on legalising marijuana, allowing people to smoke it and grow plants at home. While some say it’s a positive step towards eliminating drug cartel violence, others consider it political grandstanding, claiming it doesn’t go far enough.

With many Latin Americans unable to connect to the internet, they're unable to access the convenience of online shopping. Finding a solution is Muni, an app that uses the concept of community buying to make e-commerce accessible, working to deliver empowering solutions to connectivity divides.

The metaverse holds the potential to offer virtual utopias for all. But with racism and sexism commonplace in existing digital spaces, there are doubts that Web3 will be any more inclusive. Canvas8 spoke to the artist LaJuné McMillian about how brands can create more welcoming online worlds.

As Indigenous communities push for greater inclusivity and representation Down Under, fashion is becoming an important space in which to establish new narratives rooted in heritage. How can brands help boost the cultural visibility of First Nations Australians without engaging in mere symbolism?