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...

Today, audiences are shaping the cultural agenda. Empowered to speak up for the causes they believe in, people are actively calling out brands they see as inauthentic. What are the main drivers of this behavioural shift? And how can brands win the trust of these outspoken advocates?

Demands for transparency from the fashion industry are widespread, with people demanding that brands foster ethical practices right through to their supply chains. The Pakistan Accord helps this cause become legally binding, aligning with the values of shoppers as well as protecting workers.

Climate anxieties are changing purchasing habits across sectors, as evidenced by a growing focus on textile waste among some fashionistas, who are exploring how they can limit their impact on the environment. Canvas8 spoke to eight Britons to discover what they value when buying new clothes.

How are luxury brands signalling sustainability? Are experiential vacations the new norm? When do people factor resale potential into their buying decisions? In this part of the 2023 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about how luxury is maintaining its allure amid the cost of living crisis.

As interest in biomimicry and sustainable clothing steps up a gear, luxury brands are exploring the potential of plant science. Repositioning living plants as cutting-edge garment design, the move speaks to the drive for new kinds of eco-innovation in the fashion sphere.