Eco Chic Jun 22, 2018 fashion & beauty food & beverage clothing eco footwear style sustainable ... , the eco-conscious brand upcycles vintage dresses and plastic bottles into one-of-a-kind pairs of shoes.Ipanema French designer Philippe Starck took a minimalist approach to the eco-friendly sandal line he created for Ipanema. Each of the four styles, including flip flops and strappy sandals, are available in 12 different colors, from white and black to bright hues. The shoes are made of 30% recycled materials and are a completely recyclable product.Matches UK-based retailer Matchesfashion.com is ...
Culture Spotlight On Australia Jun 18, 2018 ... interested in its relationship with property developers than maintaining music culture. Because of these dying venues, musicians and listeners have taken matters into their own hands by throwing warehouse parties, but this often leads to lack of safety, presence of drugs and underage drinking, and minimal accessibility to performances. Many of the venues still in operation cannot offer admission to those under 18 as they sell alcohol at the events, leaving a large group out of the experience. Brisbane’s ...
Culture Spotlight On South Africa Jun 11, 2018 ... South Africa’s music scene addresses youth issues, and the country’s fashion evolves to meet young consumers’ preferences.The music scene in South Africa is going through major transformation as local artists gain more opportunities to go global and new genres rise to give youth a voice and reflect the times. Meanwhile, fashion is undergoing significant shifts, as minimalist apparel and more gender fluid styles gain traction.Punk Rock(in'): A Genre To WatchWhen it comes to music, South Africa ...
Culture Spotlight On France Jun 09, 2018 ... selling Gardein vegan dishes, while a brand called Camembert began selling vegan cheese. The diet has become so prominent that earlier this year, France banned the use of terms traditionally associated with meat, such as “steak” or “burger,” in marketing food free of animal-products. Those who still use such terminology will receive a fine from the government for misleading consumers, as this diet grows. Meanwhile, in November 2017, French Environment Minister Nicolas ...
Culture Spotlight On Japan Jun 08, 2018 ... vastly popular around the world, Japanese beauty is becoming a popular alternative. K-beauty is strongly associated with maximizing steps and product usage, with cutesy packaging and loads of ingredients; emphasis on product usage was originally popularized by Japanese brands. The current Japanese beauty trend consists of minimal ingredients and a clean packaging style with the promise of being effective. The practice is focused on tradition and using natural ingredients like  ...
Global TV Trends Jun 02, 2018 ... : protect the planet.TV CULT(URE)Popular culture has seen a definitive rise in the number of cult-themed TV shows and miniseries. Docuseries such as Netflix’s Wild Wild Country and A&E’s Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath explore the inner workings of cult organizations, giving viewers a rare look inside groups once shrouded in mystery. Fictional television series about cults are receiving top ratings. Netflix’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, now in its fourth season, is a comedy series about a ...
Global Gaming Trends May 31, 2018 ... splitting the prize money.Goatly Knowledgeable U.S. sports fans can earn money by playing Goatly, a daily sports trivia game. When the game goes live, users of the app are notified that they have an hour to submit their answers to the questions of the day. Players who answer each question correctly split the prize money, and the app recently removed the minimum payout requirement that most other trivia apps have.SwagIQ To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Swagbucks, an online rewards ...
Global Digital Trends May 30, 2018 ... consumers.Lil Miquela Miquela Sousa, known as Lil Miquela on Instagram, is a virtual it-girl with over 1.2 million followers at time of publishing. The CGI human’s Instagram feed features photographs of the 19-year-old social media influencer decked out in designer clothing as she hits up the trendiest spots around Los Angeles. The virtual star was even at the Prada show earlier this year. The A.I. took over Prada’s Instagram stories to give fans a mini tour of the show through her eyes. Not only is Miquela ...
Global Fashion & Style Trends May 27, 2018 ... Chinese youth and 71% of youth in Turkey.Nearly 3 in 5 youth globally prefer to have higher quality clothing but fewer items rather than more lower quality items.In the past year, 62% of youth on a global level have seen minimalist design become more popular in their country, with China (83%) leading this aesthetic. ...
Control Center Mar 25, 2018 health & wellness technology quantified self ... they connect to promise to optimize one's life with minimal effort required. This is the inverse of a trend we highlighted several years ago (see Duty Free), where Ys and Zs were putting increased focus on outsourcing many aspects of home life, from grocery shopping and meal preparation to errands and laundry. While they're certainly still turning to services that offer convenience and enable them to have more free time for what they feel matters most, they're taking back control in other areas of ...