When author Kyle Chayka explored 2010s minimalism in Longing for Less, a very different world existed. Today, a polycrisis-ridden and digitally saturated society finds people yearning for more. Whether you chalk it up to post-pandemic release or a general sense of impending doom, people are now looking for a...

People are craving comfort. Amid what can feel like a state of constant crisis – a layering of traumatic societal events – it can sometimes seem like we’ve lost a sense of scale and cohesion. In the face of this, the desire to retreat into nostalgia is more seductive than ever.

Gen Zers are taking over megastars like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé’s world tours with thought-through concert outfits where DIY and hyper-niche-style aesthetics reign supreme. How can brands create opportunities for collaboration and content creation to tap into this fashion movement?

Despite people spending more critically due to inflation, data shows that Britons, especially Gen Yers, consider drinking and dining out part of essential spending habits. People place significant importance on going out to have a good time and cope with the dire financial situation.

While movie theaters continue to struggle with poor attendance figures, at-home streaming services are flourishing. Mubi, the home of arthouse film streaming, is offering subscribers free tickets in a bid to get punters back into the cinema and support the venues at the heart of the industry.

Theaters are a cornerstone of American entertainment, but as streaming becomes the norm and ticket prices rise, how can they stay relevant? From simplifying choices for overwhelmed viewers to creating more of a spectacle around the big screen, there are various ways to elevate the cinema experience.