The lack of inclusivity in the fashion industry shows that a one-size-fits-all mentality is not sufficient in this current market. Increasing awareness of neurodivergence has opened up wider perspectives on how design at large can be inherently ableist. To better serve a large proportion of consumers, accessibility should be placed at the forefront... See more

A recent report by online finance service Klarna found Gen Z to be the largest adopters of gender-fluid fashion, with 58% having purchased a fashion item outside of their gender identity (source: Fashion Network).

The comeback of Y2K and 1990s fashion has also brought back outdated attitudes towards models. We still associate super-slim with luxury, and until we shift those attitudes it’s what a lot of people will aspire to. Don’t we know better by now?

Londiwe Ncube, European fashion editor, Glamour magazine, tells Hurs