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.