Upcycling has become a cornerstone of circularity within fashion sustainability initiatives. As designers learn to apply their own brand codes to differentiate within this aesthetic, how is increasing youth consumer interest in upcycled products driving change in the fashion industry?

Online fashion marketplace vveave connects independent designers with consumers to upcycle and re-invent garments. With some Gen Zers struggling to let go of fast fashion, how can community building and circular practices intertwine to encourage sustainable fashion habits?

With the pandemic forcing people to spend closer to home and heightened geopolitical tensions shining a spotlight on national identity, it’s no surprise that local brands are thriving in China. But how exactly are companies playing up their heritage? And what does ‘made in China’ now imply?

China may be returning to a state of ‘normality’ following COVID-19, but after spending months in lockdown, certain crisis-time consumer habits seem to be sticking around – one of the most visible being a mass shift to e-commerce. So, how do people want to browse and buy online post-pandemic?