The Future Laboratory

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Neutral Culture

Historically, race and gender have been the most divisive markers of identity. And while they are a foundation of mainstream culture, we are beginning to see early adopters and innovators challenge these rigid classifications and replace them with visions of identity that are more personal and nuanced.

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Travel & Hospitality

Extreme measures: Cabin built for seasonal living

Hakuba, Japan – Ski resort Hakuba in northern Japan has over 11 metres of snow in the winter, and is a green valley filled with blooms in the summer. To accommodate the extremes in weather, Naka Architects built a villa with a changeable fourth wall.

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Fashion

London Fashion Week S/S 14

Expressive prints and innovative textiles dominated this year’s London Fashion Week with silhouettes drawing inspiration from origami.By Thomas Rees

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Fashion

New York Fashion Week S/S 14

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Beauty

The Alchemist's Dressing Table

In these uncertain times, transparency and provenance have become bywords for brands seeking to reassure customers, and even luxury brands have embraced the movement. The cosmetics industry has been slow to catch up, however, with many products still containing a range of chemicals.

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Fashion

Everlane

Why does a designer shirt cost $800 (€624, £527)? That is the sort of question that led to the founding of Everlane, a California-based online-only fashion retailer that champions radical transparency when it comes to its mark-ups and supply chain. That means customers can trace all of Everlane’s t-shirts, cardigans and belts from the goat the…