Viewpoints

Opinions, thought-starters and viewpoints from influencers, changemakers and chief thinkers, understanding how the next big ideas will shape your business.

Tactile Touchpoints

Nathalie Valmary, founder of notebook brand Louise Carmen, talks to LS:N Global about repositioning the leather journal as a personal sanctuary of intent.

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What’s New on LS:N Global?

From shifting definitions of value to TikTok-fuelled commerce and hormone health retreats, our analysts unpack what’s new and next on LS:N Global.

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Rehumanising 3D Design

Fashion designer Karina Bond talks to LS:N Global about redefining couture with a printing pen and bringing the human touch to 3D design.

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Compostable Cosmetics

British skincare brand Wildsmith and tech-bio innovator Shellworks are setting a new standard for sustainable luxury with Vivomer, a compostable, microbe-made packaging material designed to disappear into the earth without a trace.

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Connected Healing

Dr Jonathan Leary, founder and CEO of Remedy Place, tells LS:N Global how the intersection of social wellness and technology is creating a new era of connected healing.

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Arthur Martinez: Abercrombie & Fitch

The executive chairman of Abercrombie & Fitch explains how to revitalise a brand that has lost its way.

Abercrombie & Fitch : World Retail Congress : Ground Zero Branding

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Julia Cordray: Online Identity

The Peeple co-founder on the need for cast-iron digital identities.

Peeple : Julia Cordray : Online Identity

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Sara Carter: Clerkenwell London

The CCO of Clerkenwell London explains why it is key to put community and staff at the heart of today’s bricks-and-mortar retail experience.

Clerkenwell London : Retail Futures : Sara Carter

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Nicole Srock Stanley: Curating a destination

The creative director of Bikini Berlin explains why retail spaces constantly need to evolve and interact with their customers.

Bikini Berlin : World Retail Congress 2016 : Destination Retail

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Buy-it-now fashion

Should fashion designers adopt the ‘see now, buy now’ fashion show model?

Buy Now : Fashion : Consumer-driven Demand

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Elise By Olsen: Recens Paper

The 16-year-old youth culture magazine editor explains why it is time to rethink teen stereotypes.

Elise By Olsen : Gen Viz : Recens Paper

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Nic Yeeles: YouTube endorsements

The CEO and founder of Peg on the opportunities and pitfalls of YouTube star brand endorsements.

Nic Yeeles : Peg : Youtube

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Joen Schauman: Social travel

Trip Republic’s chief experience officer talks about the importance of inspiration to the holiday booking process.

Joen Schauman : Trip Republic : Social Planner

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Workplace futures

Businesses need to prepare for the arrival of Gen Z employees by making their workplaces more flexible.

Bleisure : Gen Z : Office Design

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Ian Knox: Egencia

Egencia’s Ian Knox on identifying and addressing business travellers’ pain points.

TripNavigator : Egencia : Expedia

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Marcus Rothoff: Autonomous Driving

The project leader of Volvo’s Drive Me initiative on making cities compatible with autonomous vehicles.

Volvo : Marcus Rothoff : Gothenburg

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Kevin Paintin: 20.20

Travel agencies need to redesign the holiday-buying experience, says 20.20 client director Kevin Paintin.

Thompson : Travel : Explorium Retail

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In vitro cosmetics

In vitro research is becoming less taboo and may offer brands a way to stop testing on animals.

Beauty : In Vitro : L'Oreal

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Sarah Brightwell: Uber

London – Sarah Brightwell, senior marketing manager at Uber, on delivering glocal service.

Uber : New Bricolage Living : Seamless Travel

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Kassem Younis: Respect Data

CEO of Mana App Studio explains how companies can reform their attitude to personal information.

Privacy : Personal Data : Big Data

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Mark Rowe: easyJet

Mark Rowe, business marketing manager at easyJet, on using seamless technology to meet Millennial demands.

Easyjet : New Bricolage Living : New Millennials

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Neurodesign: Beyond choice

Could reading the subconscious mind inform design decisions and eliminate consumer anxiety?

E-motional Economy : Merel Bekking : Neuroscience

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Benoit Pagotto: IVR-Nation

The IVR-Nation founder talks about how virtual reality will disrupt everything from fashion to travel.

VR : Ubiquitous Gaming Culture : Immersive Experience

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Le Grand Jäger: Khaki Ethics

Guillemette Legrand and Eva Jäger explain why khaki is the perfect metaphor for our era.

The Emotional Economy : New Bricolage Living : Neutral Culture

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Steve McCallion: Future health

The creative director and CMO of ZOOM+ on how a retail-style approach would change healthcare.

Healthcare : The Optimised Self : Wellbeing Tech

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