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How Community Drives DTC Success
One value of direct-to-consumer is that customers have easy access to a brand: it’s simple to find, understand, and purchase; and they...
May 21, 20202 min read


Building A Brand In the Direct-to-Consumer Era
MADE Trends introduces "Building A Brand In the Direct-to-Consumer Era". This presentation is a guide for brands looking to expand direct...
May 21, 20202 min read


Knix Expands Shade and Size Ranges With the Launch of its Groundbreaking New Knix Nudes Collection
The Canadian brand is the first brand to ever make period-proof underwear in neutral colours. Canadian intimates brand Knix is extending...
May 21, 20202 min read


COVID-19 Could Usher in a New Normal, Sustainability, Social Purpose
In times of crisis, it is tempting to lose focus on initiatives that support longer-term business goals such as creating a more...
May 20, 20205 min read


Does ‘Business Comfortable’ Have Staying Power?
The world of working remotely has given rise to a “business comfortable” dress code. While it is generally advised to keep some semblance...
May 20, 20203 min read


Menswear: Will The Momentum Last?
The last few years have seen an explosion in men’s fashion, both in a monetary and cultural sense. The menswear market as a whole has...
May 20, 20203 min read


Every £1 Spent Is A Vote For How Consumers Want to Live
Many shops will be destroyed by the pandemic’s impact on business. But, says the shopping guru, those who did the right thing will reap...
May 20, 20207 min read


7 Brands That Got Inclusive Marketing Right
Inclusive marketing describes campaigns that embrace diversity by including people from different backgrounds or stories that unique...
May 20, 202017 min read


Gamified Experiences: Can Playful Moments Stop Your Customers in Their Tracks?
Marketers and business leaders have been talking about gamification for years now. But what does gamification mean, and how can you use...
May 20, 20207 min read


It’s Hard To Sell Clothes, Other Than Leggings And Sweatpants
While the shutdowns immediately altered how people spent their money, the patterns have continued to shift as the weeks have gone on, new...
May 20, 20202 min read


‘More Pivots In 8 Weeks Than In The 8 Years Prior’: Workwear Brands Are Rewriting Their Playbooks
Naturally, makers of workwear are denying that workwear is a dying category — but Instagram feeds full of off-kilter #WFHFits and Zoom...
May 19, 20205 min read


104 Million Subscribers and 25 Billion Views, Gamer PewDiePie King Of The Internet
In 2010, a broke college student in Sweden with a gritty webcam and unkempt hair started posting videos of himself playing video games....
May 19, 20202 min read


Luxury’s Livestreaming Gamble
‘Live commerce’ can sound intimidating to luxury brands, but a few brave players have recently rolled the dice. Will live streaming be a...
May 19, 20209 min read


Can Virtual Influencers and Avatars Change the Face of Chinese Ecommerce?
From private WeChat groups to Shanghai Fashion Week, the next generation of online influencers may not even be real. But do Chinese...
May 17, 20206 min read
Dining Booking Platforms Are Expanding Beyond Restaurants
With no one dining in restaurants, reservation platforms are in the midst of a pivot. As retail reopening looms, questions remain about...
May 17, 20204 min read


Victoria’s Secret Unveils Surprising New Chinese Spokesmodel Line-Up
The campaign may mark a pivot from the brand’s overtly sexual image Chinese microblogging platform Weibo is abuzz over three new...
May 16, 20202 min read


China Designers: 8 Menswear Labels We Love
Like many modern nations, China has a wide spectrum of masculine expression — and its menswear is no different. From soft and nostalgic...
May 15, 20203 min read


The Fitness Fashion Frenzy That Just Got Bigger
As health and wellness spikes in post-quarantine China, some consumers are likely to prioritise posh gym gear over traditional luxury...
May 15, 20209 min read


How Aerie Established A TikTok Following In Two Weeks
After launching a TikTok account two weeks ago, Aerie is going all in on the platform. When Aerie closed all of its U.S. and Canada...
May 14, 20203 min read


Out of Clothes? You Can Always Use a Pillow
There are officially no rules anymore when it comes to posting Insta-worthy outfits. Even amid a global pandemic, creativity abounds, and...
May 14, 20203 min read
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