Marc Jacobs’ Heaven collection taps into nostalgic sentiments and trend revivals to pull at the heartstrings of young consumers. As people long for simpler times and a sense of familiarity, can creative approaches that blend the old with the new appeal to modern fashion mindsets?

Gen Zers will account for more than one-quarter of the global workforce by 2025, and they’re bringing a different set of attributes, attitudes, and ambitions to the office. But what characterises the Gen Zer professional? And how could they redefine the world of work for generations to come?

Grimes is stoking interest in alien beauty and body enhancement with alternative white ink tattoos. In a period filled with pessimism due to a war and global pandemic, more beauty and fashion fans are turning to retrofuturistic fantasy and sci-fi for escapism and optimism.

Vespa has enlisted the cultural influence of Justin Bieber to bring luxury scooters to a younger audience. With Gen Yers and Zers flexing an increasingly large proportion of spending power, smart collaborations with new icons can re-energise the cultural clout of legacy brands.