Conversations about sustainability are no longer enough. As it becomes all but certain that global heating will increase beyond the 1.5°C of the Paris Agreement, the effects of climate change are already a reality for many communities worldwide. People are not only sensing the urgency of the matter but are re...

The self-made mythos is as powerful as ever, despite societal upheaval testing its limits. Even mundane pastimes have been monetised as people cash in on massive audiences and leave no niche unexplored. Selling out is no longer a source of embarrassment, it’s just what makes the world go round.

Mulberry is partnering with rental platform Hurr to allow people in the UK to experience its bags without making an expensive, permanent commitment. The move marks a continuation of sustainability commitments from luxury brands and hints at the potential revival of the rental economy post-pandemic.

Fashion rental companies allow people to 'own less and experience more'. With the world recovering from a pandemic and financial insecurity widespread, young people are looking for new rental services to provide sustainable, affordable looks, and in some instances even an 'aesthetic rebirth'.

Gen Zers are often described as the eco-conscious generation, but despite growing pushback against fast fashion brands, ecommerce giant, Asos, has remained resilient over the last year, bringing affordable fashion to a large proportion of young consumers.

With fashion in flux, people are looking for alternative leaders to initiate meaningful change. Bethany Williams’ approach, which goes beyond sustainable fabrics to encompass social enterprise, is a lesson for all sectors in how to create a truly human brand for the pandemic age.