In a polarised society, the meaning of gender is in flux. People want to be liberated from outdated norms – but many hold on to the gender binary as a source of stability in an uncertain world. How can brands navigate the changing gender landscape without leaning on stereotypes?

The Black Lives Matter Movement of 2020 is casting the serious lack of inclusion and representation of Black women within the UK’s fashion industry into sharp relief. Recognising the need for change and access, BGIF is giving a leg up to those who have previously struggled to break through.

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.

Conversations around plus-size fashion tend to focus on challenging society's aesthetic preconceptions of the ideal body type. But Lena Dunham is looking to shed light on the subtler kinds of labeling that larger women face – such as judgments about their intelligence.

During the pandemic, many people experienced a downturn in their body image and self-esteem. This has led to an online backlash against toxic ‘diet culture’, with influencers like Isabella Davis using their platforms to push for change and acceptance in the digital realm.