Slow fashion changes gear

For the past twenty years, we’ve lived in a time of fast fashion – cheap, disposable and deeply unsustainable. Now that’s all set to change – even if the clothes look much the same. Trish Lorenz and Martin Wright peer down the catwalks of the future.

The perils of predicting the future

“Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future.” Danish physicist Niels Bohr’s words are a wise warning to the reckless forecaster. Trish Lorenz and Martin Wright uncover some instructive howlers.

Innovative design can shape the future

It’s up to today’s young designers to sketch out our future lifestyles. Trish Lorenz looks forward to a world where sleek, stylish and energy saving are synonyms.