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Latest beauty service: sustainability

Beauty brands are serving up sustainability as a service to appeal to eco-conscious consumers.
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Psychobiotics

Is gut health the latest route to mental wellbeing?
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The new doctor’s office

Brands are finding innovative ways to deliver healthcare to isolated communities while simultaneously future-proofing services against uncertainty.
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Climate optimism

Gen Z is turning their climate anxiety into climate optimism.
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Lab-grown beauty

Biotech beauty is gaining speed, simultaneously improving product formulations and sustainability.
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Intimate luxury

High-end brands are taking exclusivity to another level for their top consumer bases.
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Wellness retail

Luxury retail departments are evolving into wellbeing destinations.
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Dr. Alex Box, identity designer and beauty futurist

"I see identity design as the next important step to how we communicate and interpret multiple selves in the metaverse."
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Inclusive AI beauty advisors

AI-powered recommendations are paving the way for a more inclusive beauty industry by offering personalization for all.
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Tribeca Immersive 2022: Key trends

At Tribeca Immersive 2022, storytellers moved beyond the novelty of VR for VR’s sake, using it to advance a deeper purpose.
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Rewilded minds

The next evolution of the conscious consumer is rewilding day-to-day life.
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New gen Z apps

What are the latest apps catching gen Z’s attention?
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Supercharging hair health

Wider attention to female hair loss has given way to a wealth of strengthening solutions.
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Wellness work incentives

Companies are directing money into mental health benefits to attract and maintain their workforce.
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Crypto luxury

Luxury brands are enticing the crypto-elite with new cryptocurrency payment options.
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Flagship futures

What do the next generation of department stores look like?
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