Once a signifier of luxury or novelty, custom products and services are now within reach of the everyday consumer, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence, algorithm-led platforms, and the COVID-era digitisation boom. Today, everyone wants to be the main character of their brand experience.

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...

Bottega Veneta is offering shoppers who buy its bags a ‘Certificate of Craft’, which serves as a lifetime warranty. The move comes amid the cost of living crisis, when even luxury consumers are being forced to rationalise their extravagant purchases, causing some to prioritise durability.

Footwear brand Kickers has launched its first vegan school shoe range. The Back to School collection is made from 100% plant-based materials and demonstrates the opportunities for brands to win over Gen Yer parents with high-quality, values-led products aimed at all the family.

In the world of fashion, Phoebe Philo is an icon who ushered in an era of ‘quiet luxury’ during her tenures at Chloé and Céline. As the designer looks to make a return with her own namesake label, are people now investing in high-quality clothing that can stand the test of time?

What do younger generations consider to be aspirational? Amid rising environmental concerns and an acute awareness of how purchasing choices reflect one’s personal brand, there’s a new landscape for coolness that has nothing to do with novelty. Now, Gen Yers and Zers are asking: ‘will it last?’