Editor's Choice
What Great British Brands Reveal About Luxury’s Next Chapter
29 May 26To accompany Country & Town House’s annual Great British Brands publication, GBB Live 2026, titled New Frontiers, launched in April 2026 as the inaugural event alongside the publication. Hosted at London’s iconic Town Hall by Bottaccio, the summit brought together leaders across British luxury, media, design and culture to explore the future of the sector, from AI and sustainability to shifting consumer behaviour, global expansion and modern British identity.
Fflur Roberts
The Evolving Landscape of Personal Accessories: Top Trends Shaping 2026 and Beyond
1 Apr 26The global personal accessories market is being recalibrated by economic uncertainty, shifting consumer expectations and rapid digital transformation. Despite inflationary pressure, trade volatility and cautious discretionary spending, the sector returned to growth in 2025. Jewellery and watches remain the standout performers, stabilising the market and signalling where opportunities lie.
Suzi Gardner
Apparel and Footwear to 2030: Building Resilience Amidst Volatility and Muted Global Growth
16 Mar 26Global apparel and footwear is entering a period of cautious growth, technological disruption and polarising market dynamics. Growth prospects to 2030 remain subdued, amid persistent geopolitical unrest, inflationary headwinds, widening socioeconomic divides and shifting consumer preferences. Yet, even amid such volatility, there are opportunities for players that can pivot, diversify and innovate.
Marguerite LeRolland
Highlights from Source Fashion, January 2026: Reframing Sustainable Fashion
16 Feb 26In January 2026, we had the opportunity to speak about Fashion Navigating the New World Order at Source Fashion, Olympia London – the leading fashion sourcing event in Europe – which connects buyers, brands and manufacturers from around the world.
Marguerite LeRolland
The Evolution of Luxury Gifting and its Impact on Valentine’s Day 2026
12 Feb 26As the global economy navigates slow growth, tight labour markets and ongoing geopolitical tensions, luxury consumers are becoming more selective about how and where they spend. Nevertheless, the market continues to demonstrate resilience. With January’s period of restraint now behind us, Valentine’s Day 2026 represents the first major opportunity to reignite demand, followed closely by Chinese New Year and Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan. Against this backdrop, Valentine’s Day 2026 is shaping up to be a telling moment for the luxury market.
Fflur Roberts
Luxury and Fashion 2026: Navigating Uncertainty, Embracing Change and Leading with Purpose
22 Jan 26As we step into 2026, global markets face a complex landscape shaped by resilient but restrained growth, evolving trade dynamics, cost volatility, widening consumer market polarisation and the emerging influence of Generation Alpha. The new Trump tariffs, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and persistent economic uncertainty will continue to shape business decisions worldwide. The big question is what does this mean for luxury and fashion in the months ahead?
Fflur Roberts