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Can hotels become the towns of the future?

By providing a blueprint for future living, Tara Medina and Andrés Saavedra, co-founders of

Travel : Workplace : Hospitality

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It’s time to wake up to the metaverse mall

With Fortnite, Minecraft and Roblox thriving, the metaverse’s doors have been flung open. But when will retailers start building their own virtual ...

Retail : Technology : Gaming

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Natural foundations at Milan Design Week 2021

Carlo Ratti, Note Design Studio and Vestre harness the power of design and data to promote sustainable urban futures at Milan Design Week 2021.

Design : Sustainability : Future Cities

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Designing for the future’s Equilibrium Cities

The Future Laboratory and creative network Dutch Invertuals are exploring how design can foster Equilibrium Cities – urban zones where collective o...

Design : Sustainability : Creatives

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Gucci’s Robert Triefus on redefining luxury

Gucci’s executive vice-president of brand and customer engagement discusses the inter-Covid lessons for luxury – and what The Five States of Luxury...

Luxury : Retail : Fashion

Webinars

Luxury & Hospitality Futures 2021 On-demand Event

Watch our on-demand event for practical insights, exclusive debates, discussions, and an executive summary of sector directions.

Society : Events : Luxury

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Why global youth migration will re-map the world by 2050

Strategist Parag Khanna discusses the mega-trends and scenarios that will dictate the movement of billions of people, shaping our borders, work and...

Society

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The workplace of 2030 will be Web 3.0

Tina He and Mind Apivessa, co-founders of Station, are empowering and upskilling regular internet users into the Web 3.0 workforce of the future.

Youth : Media : Technology

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David Rockwell on turning constraints into dramatic retail opportunities

Following the publication of his new book Drama, the architect discusses why limitations and impermanence will underpin a more human future for ret...

Retail : Architecture : Placemaking

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Streetwear: are we buying the fuss or the fabric?

The co-founders of nascent fashion brand Ballyhoo discuss why the future of hype lies in informed curation that fuses past, present and future.

Fashion : Branding : Sustainability

Podcasts

Podcast: Ariane van de Ven on Art, Artists and Why We Connect

A deep dive into art, artists and why we connect with future forecaster and French cultural analyst, Ariane van de Ven.

Podcast : Art And Design : Ariane van De Ven

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The future of mental healthcare is trippy

Kori Harrison of Trip explains how the app will democratise psychedelic therapy and be integrated into mainstream mental healthcare over the next d...

Health & Wellness : Technology : Media & Entertainment

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How to target next-generation leisure-seekers

Jade Akintola, founder of ITA Leisure, is elevating the outdoor goods market with a brand that lies at the intersection of nature, design and inclu...

Travel : Tourism : Leisure

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Five global experts share what’s next for luxury

After a tumultuous start to the decade, we explore how the luxury sector is evolving across customer engagement, products and conscious mindsets.

Luxury : Sustainability : Travel & Hospitality

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The future of fashion is… farming?

Allbirds’ head of sustainability, Hana Kajimura, says it’s time for the industry to reduce carbon impacts through collaborative, regenerative pract...

Fashion : Sustainability : Manufacturing

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It’s time for sustainability to get spiritual

CogDis is an ethical consultancy with spirituality and imperfection at its core. Here’s how its founders are guiding brands on their quest for better.

Sustainability : Fashion : Youth

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Why a hybrid approach is the future of events

As some regions re-open, the virtual spaces that provided a lifeline for brands are going nowhere. Instead, get ready for a future of immersive, hy...

Events : Fashion : Marketing

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The audio-first future of Muslim social media

A spokesperson for social media platform Sango, explains how audio-based engagement is fostering community for Muslims across the world.

Media : Social Media : Technology

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Galaxy’s live-stream app animates fashion resale

Danny Quick, co-founder of retail app Galaxy, explains why live video selling will foster a community-led future for fashion resale.

Retail : Fashion : Sustainability

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Retailers must think beyond the category to compete

It’s no longer enough to offer local events at flagship stores – now, retail must take inspiration from other sectors entirely, from galleries to s...

Retail : Customer Experience : Leisure

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