Form & Taste

Global Trends

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Avant-garde runway show at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo SS27, featuring a Mongolian ger, fluorescent footprints, and a model with striking face paint.
Fashion

Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo SS27 Spotlights Emerging Designers and Global Trends

At Shibuya Hikarie Hall, designer Yoshio Kubo opened his Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo SS27 show with a dramatic Mongolian ger, fluorescent footprints, and his face painted fluorescent green under black

Adrianne Cole·September 3, 2026
Models walk a runway in Times Square for Gucci's Cruise 2027 show, symbolizing global fashion week trends and luxury expansion.
Fashion

Fashion Week Highlights Unveil Global Trends and Luxury Expansion

Gucci's Cruise 2027 show recently transformed Times Square into a runway.

Adrianne Cole·June 16, 2026
Diverse global consumers using K-Beauty products, highlighting innovative skincare. Modern Seoul skyline and traditional elements symbolize cultural influence and global reach.
Beauty

K-Beauty Cultural Success Expands as Global Exports Surge

South Korea's cosmetic exports reportedly increased by 12.3% in 2025, highlighting the continued global phenomenon of K-Beauty's cultural and political success through innovative products and strategic branding. The growth reflects a market that has matured far beyond niche trends, cementing its place in the mainstream beauty industry and as a key pillar of the nation's international influence.

Sofia Mendes·April 4, 2026
Diverse individuals globally applying K-beauty skincare products, showcasing radiant skin, with a backdrop of blended global landmarks and modern Korean architecture, symbolizing the market's worldwide influence and sustained growth.
Beauty

K-Beauty Skincare Market Booms With Global Expansion and New Trends

The K-beauty skincare market is undergoing a significant global expansion, with new industry analysis forecasting sustained growth into the next decade.

Sofia Mendes·March 30, 2026