Flesh: A letter from the editors
The introductory essay to our special series all about our changing relationship to flesh and the body.
Pangaia: pioneering a high-tech naturalism
Amanda Parkes, Chief Innovation Officer at Pangaia, on revolutionising the traditional fashion business model, pioneering a new language around materials and the future opportunities in high-tech naturalism.
Are we afraid of the body? – a Live podcast
A special edition of our podcast live from Paris, France, where we talk to British artist Maisie Cousins and Pernod Ricard’s head of cultural foresight Daphnée Hor about the body, perishability and the germ renaissance.
Phenomena S2 E9: Flesh
Episode 9 of season 2 of our Phenomena podcast with Sandra Cariglio and Polly Rodriguez – does sex still sell?
A Second Skin – a film by ReD Associates
Our original short film, A Second Skin, part of our special series on Flesh, looks at how novel applications of natural materials, specifically mycelium, challenge our categories around beauty, material production, and innovation.
How I Built Belonging: with Nikki Neuburger
Nikki Neuburger, Chief Brand Officer at lululemon, on building community from the ground-up, the importance of two-way dialogue to foster belonging among consumers, and navigating an increasingly polarised cultural landscape.
Is Brick-and-Mortar Retail Making a Comeback?
Despite a flurry of store closures, is brick-and-mortar retail on the verge of a post-pandemic comeback?
Gaming Isn’t Just an Industry. It’s a Way of Life
Any brand seeking to be relevant in the current cultural landscape must understand what it means to be a gamer.
Phenomena Episode 3: On Collaboration
This podcast explores which problems require interdisciplinary collaboration and how teams with radically different world views can get it right.
Phenomena Episode 1: What is a Generation, anyway?
How should companies understand cultural signifiers in order to capture the spirit of a generation?
Dialogue: The Brand Is Dead. Long Live The Brand
Consumers seek tools for constructing their own individual outlook within a variety of lifestyles, pointing to a new paradigm of branding: ‘platform’ brands.
Deep Listening
“Deep listening means dwelling long enough at the unfamiliar, until something jumps out as meaningful”