We’re witnessing the ‘wellnessification’ of absolutely everything. Beyond boosting their physical health with fitness and nutrition, people are looking for a path to being well in all aspects of their lives, including their finances, careers, activism, spirituality, home design, tech usage, and so much more....

Gen Zers have entered the luxury market and show a keen interest in the value of high-quality, exclusive brands. But this generation’s demands are beyond the traditional paradigms of luxury. So, how are designer brands evolving to win the attention and loyalty of the new luxury shoppers?

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 skateboarding experiences a resurgence across style and culture, fashion brands are cashing in on the interest. US skate and surf retailer PacSun is one of them. But given Gen Zers' penchant for reiterating past trends, it’s reimaging the subculture with these tastemakers and influencers in mind.

Skateboarding has long embraced the individual, but it's also been a relatively male-dominated subculture. Vans’ latestLove Letters to Skateboardingseason highlights LGBTQ+ skate icons and communities, opening up the conversation and championing the voices of those heard less often.