In the turbulent economic environment, money is losing its value. Consumers are reevaluating their spending across sectors. With a looming crisis of trust in financial institutions, how are people managing their budgets? And how can brands navigate the complex relationship between value and cost?

In a hyper-connected world, it feels like everything previously ‘insider’ is more available than ever: from behind-the-scenes access to the lives of public figures to travel experiences immersing people into worlds previously deemed unattainable. But while people embrace this community-based inclusivity and u...

Aiming to shake up the blandness of contemporary luxury, Longchamp teamed up with the irreverent Toiletpaper magazine for a fun and exciting drop. While quiet indulgence is gaining traction, this maximalist approach aims to please those using their wealth for self-expression and joy.

Gorpcore has been a favourite aesthetic among many fashion buyers, but the 'quiet luxury' movement is ushering in a challenge to the logo-heavy, outdoorsy style donned by city dwellers. As people reject overt displays of wealth amid a cost of living crisis, understated fashion is becoming popular.

OOO-ing Studio is breaking beauty standards in Taiwan by popularising face-framing jellyfish cuts and acid-neon colours. As people look for ways to defy social standards, brands are pushing individuality and self-expression by centering discourse around different definitions of beauty and style.

Blanding – the use of monochromatic or minimal design that defined the 2010s – is fading in relevance. Fresh out of lockdown, consumers want the brands they choose to be bold and unique, as well as authentic and transparent. So, how can brands pivot to reflect these changing trends?