Stylus

Are you making a positive difference in your industry? Stylus Changemakers is an annual programme that offers access to our vital trends intelligence and consumer insights to a number of small and inspiring young businesses. Apply to become a Stylus Changemaker today 👉 https://lnkd.in/gQ8jTXxx Applications close October 31, 4pm GMT.  

Marking the close of this season’s fashion month (September 6 – October 1), Stylus’ trends experts unveil four of the key colour stories that materialised on the catwalks in New York, London, Milan and Paris for S/S 25. 👇 #springsummer2025 #ss25 #colourtrends #fashiontrends

At a time when nostalgia is strong currency in consumer product (from food to fashion and beyond), beauty brands are taking to the archives and placing a commercial bet on discontinued favourites. Stylus’ experts round up the best examples of iconic products returning to market, giving consumers the opportunity to rediscover cherished and sought-after creations. 👇 #beauty #nostalgia

Coffee remains one of the world’s most popular beverages, with global consumption rates showing a 5% year-on-year rise*. However, drinking habits continue to evolve, with the convenient at-home occasion going strong as personal budgets are squeezed and coffee is repositioned as a wellness-aligned beverage. For members, Stylus’ Food & Beverage team have just published Sector Outlook 25/26: Coffee. Dive into the insights today 👉 https://lnkd.in/esyVGHrs Not a member? Speak with one of the team to find out about our tailored membership solutions 👉 https://lnkd.in/egyBn7Ck *Circana, 2024 #trends #coffee #consumerinsights

Are your strategies ready for 2025? In Stylus’ Look Ahead 2025 series, our team of experts unveil 30 influential emerging trends that reveal next year’s consumer motivations – covering multiple industries from technology and fashion to hospitality and retail. Stylus’ Look Ahead equips brands and agencies with the insights and inspiration needed for success in the year to come.   Members can access the full suite of reports today 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewmt32Zp Not a member? Don’t miss another report drop – speak with our team to discover more about Stylus’ trends intelligence and consumer insights 👉 https://lnkd.in/egyBn7Ck #LookAhead #2025trends #consumertrends

As the warming world alters routines, many consumers are embracing more environmentally attuned behaviours. Globally, 85% of people have experienced the effects of climate change first-hand*, leading 70% to value sustainable living**. From pursuing ‘green’ careers to reducing emissions at home, Stylus’ experts distil 10 sustainable lifestyle trends to know. Members can access the full report today 👉 https://lnkd.in/eESJ75EF *PWC, 2024 **NIQ, 2023 #sustainabilitytrends #sustainability

Stylus is pleased to partner with Beauty Connect LA, taking place from October 28-30. Planning on attending? Register to network with decision makers from across the beauty industry, and use our discount code STYLUS10 for 10% off. Register for the event: https://lnkd.in/egXX6MGE #beautyconnect #beautyconnectLA

Amidst the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, 64% of American adults say they’re saving money by reducing their spending on non-essentials*. Canadian skincare brand and beauty industry disruptor The Ordinary is digging into its existing reputation for affordable skincare via an elective tiered pricing option for its daily skincare set. *Statista, 2024 #skincare #skincaretrends #beautytrends

Why can’t audiences get enough of romance?   Speaking on Stylus’ Future Thinking Podcast, Annie Corser, our senior Pop Culture & Media trends editor, explores the Gen Z-led revival of romance publishing with host Laila Petra. Annie unveils the key stats, consumer motivations and ways brands can engage with this trend.   Focusing on the significant trends emerging in Pop Culture & Media, including artificial intelligence synthfluencers and the resurgence of retro gaming, in this episode Annie shares unmissable insights on the most pertinent directions impacting the future.   Listen to the full episode today: Spotify 👉 https://lnkd.in/erQyF_R8 Apple Podcasts 👉 https://lnkd.in/eheYvW_g Stylus.com 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVr48cGf #popculture #podcast #consumertrends #booktok

Introducing Future Fintech: Next-Gen Banking, Payments & Investing -- my latest Stylus report on consumer-facing financial technology innovation: By 2028, the global revenue from fintech companies is expected to exceed $400bn (WE Forum, 2024). Alongside this growth, their services are expanding to include non-English language accessibility, easy-to-use digital payments and comprehensive money management education for all ages. We explore the best-in-class fintech tools meeting consumers’ evolving financial needs. Some key stats: -- In 2024, bank customers worldwide express high satisfaction with digital services, scoring 4.16 out of 5 globally (Statista, 2024) -- Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), LAC (Latin America and the Caribbean) and MENA collectively received only 10% of global fintech funding during 2020-23, yet are projected to generate 15% of global fintech revenue by 2028 (WE Forum, 2024) -- Globally, in 2023, day 1 user retention in digital banking is just 30% – meaning 70% of people who download a fintech app will have uninstalled it within 24 hours (Statista, 2023) Stylus members can read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e5dvpZ8A #fintech #accessibility #GenZ #investing #technology #ConsumerTrends