Stylus Future Thinking
Take a fascinating journey into the future as Stylus experts, alongside industry thought-leaders and commentators, unpack tomorrow’s trends and unearth bold new opportunities.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 124
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2024
Beyond Body Positivity: Why Brands Need to Shape Inclusive Representation
The plus size market is worth $21 billion globally – and yet most brands are still missing the mark when it comes to truly inclusive body representation. Christian Ward talks to author and editor Be…
00:24:30 |
Tue 20 Aug 2019
How Gen Z Will Change Food Culture
Sober-curious, flexitarian, keto or vegan, Gen Z are pushing the boundaries as never before when it comes to their diets. Christian Ward talks to flavour consultant and Masterchef champion Steven Wal…
00:22:19 |
Tue 13 Aug 2019
Why We Need to Talk About the Menopause
By 2020 more than 50 million US women will be 51 or older - the average age of the menopause - and yet this market remains underserved by mainstream brands – why? Christian Ward talks to founder of M…
00:27:52 |
Tue 06 Aug 2019
Luxury For All: How Sharing will Shape the Future
How can luxury brands adapt to increasing consumer desire to rent rather than own products, and express their identities in more fluid and personalised ways? Stylus’ Tessa Mansfield talks to Henriett…
00:16:28 |
Tue 16 Jul 2019
Fashion’s Digital Future
Will we soon live in a world where people are willing to pay for clothes that only exist in digital form? Christian Ward talks to Kerry Murphy, founder of digital fashion house The Fabricant, and Sty…
00:26:08 |
Tue 09 Jul 2019
Controversy, Craft and Crucibles of Innovation: Key Trends from Cannes Lions 2019
Now in its 66th year, the Cannes Lions festival of creativity brings together creatives and storytellers from across advertising and marketing for a week of thought-leadership and networking. Fresh f…
00:23:03 |
Tue 02 Jul 2019
How CBD Is Fuelling the Anxiety Economy
CBD has burst onto the consumer scene, promising to soothe nerves, erase insomnia and even improve your sex life – but what is it and how can brands harness its moment? Christian Ward talks to Stylus…
00:20:49 |
Tue 25 Jun 2019
Is there a Future For Packaging?
Busy lifestyles, evolving shopping habits and consumer demand for sustainable solutions are throwing up countless challenges for packaging design. Christian Ward talks to luxury packaging consultant …
00:26:22 |
Tue 18 Jun 2019
The Traveller’s Guide to Sustainability: Decoded Future Panel
As demand for sustainable travel continues to snowball, travel and hospitality brands are creating inventive eco-concepts that offer guests increased flexibility and comfort. In a panel from Stylus’ …
00:33:19 |
Tue 11 Jun 2019
What Makes Brands and Broadcasters 'Friends with Benefits'?
The co-mingling of retail and media is an essential sweet spot for brands right now. Christian Ward talks to broadcaster, journalist and producer of The Collector’s House (Matches Fashion’s podcast) …
00:22:58 |
Tue 04 Jun 2019
What our Stuff Says About Us
In an age of ‘peak stuff’, can we become more mindful of our consumption by measuring the things that we touch? Christian Ward talks to author and ethnographer Paula Zuccotti and Stylus’ Consumer Att…
00:19:26 |
Tue 14 May 2019
Extinction Rebellion: How to Harness the Momentum
A more responsible outlook is now imperative for business and consumers alike. Christian Ward talks to Sara Arnold, Extinction Rebellion coordinator and founder of Higher.Studio, and Stylus’ director…
00:22:36 |
Tue 07 May 2019
How to Create Passionate Brand Ambassadors
Is there still value in engaging with influencers? Are the days of celeb-endorsements over? And how do you turn your own employees into effective advocates? Christian Ward gets the answers to these q…
00:23:13 |
Tue 30 Apr 2019
Capturing Creative Magic: Key Trends from Milan Design Week
The leading event on the international design calendar, Milan Design Week is the biggest trade fair of its kind in the world. Christian Ward talks to festival regulars Caroline Jacob, CMF expert at S…
00:23:22 |
Tue 23 Apr 2019
Why Brands Need to Put People First
In an age where many brands are disconnected from their customers, how can they win back that valuable connection? Christian Ward talks to author, speaker and head of innovation at Zenith Media Tom G…
00:23:21 |
Tue 16 Apr 2019
How Indie Brands Are Disrupting the Beauty Industry
The beauty landscape is being upended by the demands of a new generation of savvy consumers – we call them the Skintellectuals. Christian Ward talks to Mark Curry & Colette Newbury, co-founders of Be…
00:25:25 |
Tue 09 Apr 2019
Beyond the Comfort Zone: Key Trends from SXSW
SXSW’s reputation as a barometer of tech culture has relevance for any brand, business or individual interested in the future of our digital lives. In this episode Christian Ward talks to festival re…
00:17:29 |
Tue 02 Apr 2019
Creating Designs for Life
How can we teach kids the skills they’ll need for jobs that don’t exist yet? How can designers create lasting products for consumers who want new things more than they need them? Christian Ward talks…
00:20:15 |
Tue 12 Mar 2019
The Beauty of Self-Care
As the boundaries between health and beauty break down, brands and consumers will prioritise beauty from the inside out in 2019. Christian Ward talks to Managing Director of Rituals Penny Grivea and …
00:16:30 |
Tue 05 Mar 2019
Why Creatives are Quitting Our Cities
Rural areas, suburbs and exurbs are set to become the crucible for a new wave of creativity and development. Christian Ward talks to author and ethnographer Karen Rosenkranz and Stylus’ Consumer Life…
00:17:19 |
Tue 26 Feb 2019
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