MEGATRENDS

These innovative food start-ups address the problems of the food industry and improve the future of the food supply

Upcycling furniture ideas from top designers who combine reuse and aesthetics

The most important living trends in 2021: About redefining a good home and why cities need to become more resilient

These ten technology trends 2021 will change our future, according to Bain & Company

A year of colossal change for fashion companies - BOF and McKinsey show how the Corona crisis changed the fashion landscape forever

A forecast by high-level luxury experts of the luxury market in 2021 shows the future losers and winners of the industry

Edge AI is a dramatic breakthrough, reshaping machine learning privately, personalized, and secure. Discover what's behind it By Expert Milton Pedraza "Luxury Institute"

The value index shows the current top 10 in changing values ​​in our society. Editor Peter Wippermann explains the background to the shift in values ​​in the crisis

The time of opulent luxury is over. Today luxury is more inclusive, more conscious and more positive. Welcome to the world of purposeful luxury by expert Julia Riedmeier "Neo Luxury"

Microsoft launches the Transfrom to Net Zero initiative for climate protection. Discover what that means and how companies can contribute

The Luxury Institute establishes humanity as a success factor in the luxury industry. Milton Pedraza, CEO, reveals what is important

The concept of luxury is changing. Members-only clubs show that luxury today means access, exchange and community

Which trends are driving mobility issues, how does the corona pandemic affect our mobility behavior, and where does mobility meet other megatrends such as urbanization, connectivity and health?

Luxury has long ceased to mean wasteful consumption. The new definition of luxury revolves around values ​​and responsibility

Heimtextil is a trendsetter and trend barometer for the textile industry. 2021 is considered the kickstart for a sustainable and digitized future

We show 6 examples of how brands implement the augmented reality trend and thus set new standards in terms of innovation

Whether hyper regional, virtual dining or zero food waste, these food trends 2021 are not just about taste, they are also sustainable

The world wants to move again. But what will tourism look like in the future? This is shown by the three travel dimensions Awaycation, Staycation and digital Wandering By Expert Julia Riedmeier "Neo Luxury"

Kitchen trends 2021 combine elegant color schemes, harmonious room concepts and sustainability. You can find out how this works here

AI in fashion modifies shopping for customers and manufacturers. That's what the Artificial Intelligence trend is all about

How can the architecture of our cities, our buildings, but above all the architecture of our lives, be better designed?

In the reinforced home office, borders between private and public are blurring. The learned separation of living spaces dissolves. What effects does this have on rooms and furniture and how long does the cocooning wave last? By expert Julia Riedmeier "Neo Luxury"

Cosmopolitanism is one of the megatrends of our time. We'll show you what to look for to become a global citizen

Food trends 2021: what will stay, what will change? An overview of the latest trends and developments in the food and catering industry

According to the renowned MIT Technology Review, innovative future technologies will revolutionize 2020

Again this year, companies worldwide were ranked in terms of their CSR. Denmark leads the field of sustainable business practices in the CSR Ranking 2020

What is the next normal in the luxury landscape during and after the Corona crisis and how are the trends changing? A big bang for the benefit of agile, digital, sustainable and social business models By expert Julia Riedmeier "Neo Luxury"

The promise of the Smart City: quality of life, environmental protection & efficiency. We show which challenges have to be solved in a smart way

To emerge stronger from the crisis, brands have to adapt to Gen Z's wishes. A growing group of buyers in transition is demanding transparency and social values 

COVID-19 makes digital networking more important than ever. We show the importance of digitization due to Corona

The Volvo pioneer in innovative hybrid and electrical technology

Clarity with our superfood list - the megatrend is global but also local 

Digital fashion shopping - the search for the perfect outfit becomes virtual with the help of augmented reality

A fictional dispute between our editors, in which two opposing points of view are prepared in an abstract and fact-based manner - pro and con

Setting signals where they are created - this is what the British architecture firm does with its sustainability manifesto

The study “The State of Fashion” shows the fashion megatrend 2020 “Sustainability # 1”: The growing need of consumers for more sustainable products - even in times of the Black Swan Event

In an interview with Naomi Campbell, the editor-in-chief of US-American Vogue shared her thoughts on the fashion industry and Corona

The environmental impact of Coronavirus is controversial. However, it is certain that the pandemic teaches us important insights for dealing with climate change

Ethical Home Design stands for stylish and fair home accessories which are handmade, free of chemicals and from natural raw materials

The Planetary Health Diet shows how nearly 2050 billion people can eat healthily and sustainably by 10

Clean beauty, vegan, organic or natural cosmetics - these are the differences and these ingredients belong on the no-go list

Michael Pawlyn pioneered regenerative architecture through innovation through imitation of biology

The study of the Luxury Business Report shows how luxury and sustainability go together in the future

A fictional dispute between our editors, in which two opposing points of view are prepared in an abstract and fact-based manner - pro and con

In 2020 Pantone relies on a classic: "Classic Blue" is the color of the year. The color embodies calm, simple elegance and timelessness.

About the existence of sustainable design and the pure illusion of upcycling

Private scooter sharing simplifies life in the city

Whether concept car made of 80% recycled plastic or a micro-home, the Milan design studio Mandalaki is on the pulse of the times

Neo-ecology is the megatrend that will shape the 2020st century like no other: environmental awareness is transformed from an individual lifestyle to social movement. Sustainability from the consumption trend to the economic factor

The exhibition in the Berlin Museum of European Cultures highlights the "dark side of fashion" and sensitises consumers for a more conscious approach to clothing

Technology and innovation have changed our food culture. Now the evolution of food is about to reach a new milestone, bringing new intelligent approaches to the table, thereby upgrading our greentech homes.

The fashion industry needs to become more sustainable, as increasingly demanded by consumers. These 6 sustainable fashion trends show how this can happen

Felix Sühlmann-Faul, Advisor to the German Sustainability Award, explains what sustainable future digitalization can look like and what the risks are.

Mobility plays a central role in our society. Four innovative concepts meet today's challenges and point the way to a mobility of the future.

For decades, the Prince of Wales has been committed to a sustainable future. Through various projects and initiatives, Prince Charles supports areas such as finance and the food industry in a responsible manner

Circular economy is currently probably the most sought-after concept for a sustainable future. A concept that brings together continued prosperity and resource conservation.

The Vessel is the centerpiece of the newest luxury district of New York "Hudson Yards". The building, designed by Thomas Heatherwick, opened its doors in Manhattan's Midtown West for the first time this year

A life without waste - that's what the Zero Waste movement stands for. Even if it sounds almost impossible, everyone can contribute and reduce their own waste - and do good for the environment.

According to Bain & Company, disruptive trends are set to radically change the landscape in the luxury market and create new values.

Microsoft founder Bill Gates is the first guest author to compile the MIT list of breakthrough innovations for 2019. That is how they could change our lives.

It is to be expected a revolution that could completely change our everyday life. Artificial intelligence holds immense opportunities, but also risks.

Increased productivity, inner peace and clear structures accompany people with regular morning rituals through a successful working day

Sharing vehicles at first glance seems efficient, but how sustainable is CarSharing really?

The market for electric mobility has grown rapidly, with around 2,1 million cars sold in 2018.What are the drivers and how green are e-cars really?

Agriculture is a leader in digitization. Agriculture 4.0 and smart farming are the headings of modern data-based concepts.