Form & Taste

Regulation

5 articles

A split image showing a mountain of discarded fast fashion on one side and a polluted, barren landscape on the other, symbolizing fashion's environmental impact.
Fashion

Fashion's sustainability claims are a facade. Can the industry change?

Fashion's sustainability claims are largely a facade, as the industry's carbon footprint continues to rise despite market growth. Genuine change requires stronger regulation and a shift in business models.

Adrianne Cole·August 12, 2026
Futuristic cityscape with holographic AI interfaces and data streams, symbolizing the EU AI Act's transparency rules.
Beauty

EU AI Act Transparency Rules Take Effect August 2, 2026

While the EU AI Act officially entered into force on August 1, 2024, the public will not see its promised transparency for AI systems until August 2, 2026.

Sofia Mendes·August 4, 2026
Futuristic luxury boutique in Brazil showcasing AI-driven personalized shopping experiences with holographic displays.
Brands

Brazil's AI Luxury Rules Will Redefine Brand Trust by 2026.

A staggering 70% of Brazilian luxury consumers now expect personalized shopping experiences, pushing brands to rapidly deploy AI solutions while simultaneously navigating new government mandates for a

Luca Bianchi·June 19, 2026
A young child stands in a beauty store aisle, surrounded by adult skincare products, highlighting the ethical concerns of marketing to minors.
Beauty

Beauty's ethical implications: Children under 10 targeted

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has launched a formal investigation into beauty giants Benefit and Sephora, both LVMH subsidiaries.

Sofia Mendes·May 3, 2026
Italian competition watchdog investigating Sephora and Benefit Cosmetics for marketing to young micro-influencers, amid concerns of 'cosmeticorexia'.
Beauty

Italy Investigates Sephora, Benefit Over Micro-Influencer Marketing

Italy's competition watchdog has launched an investigation into Sephora and Benefit Cosmetics.

Sofia Mendes·April 26, 2026