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Our changing relationship with alcohol
As a species, our relationship with alcohol has - naturally - shifted over time. From the 18th century gin craze to alcopops in the 90s; for many of...

Posted on January 26, 2023

The rise of gender-fluid fashion
The construct of gender is an enormous topic, broken down across numerous subtopics tracked across the Codec platform.

Posted on December 22, 2022

Are we all moving offline?
Digital natives are now favouring an online aesthetic that celebrates life spent offline.

Posted on December 22, 2022

Community Snapshot: Creative Spirits
Passionate and connected, this community is spearheading a major revolution in the arts, led by boundless creativity and a spirit of collaboration.

Posted on December 21, 2022

Codec - Associate Patrons of the British Fashion Council
As Elle News reported - even Anna Wintour couldn't exercise control over national lockdowns, and so - after a largely unattended A/W 2020 fashion...

Posted on December 12, 2022

Slow lifers - the art of slowing down
Taking one’s time. Indulging. Idling. Loafing. The art and practice of intentional downshifting and slow living that’s sweeping through culture.

Posted on December 7, 2022

Staycation nation - the rise of the domestic holiday
As city dwellers seek to make the most of domestic holiday discoveries, countryside retreats and car hire are proving increasingly popular. 

Posted on December 7, 2022

Super hosters - staying in is the new going out
Homemakers are upgrading their personal spaces to suit post-pandemic needs and to live - and host - better.

Posted on December 7, 2022

Gaming reformers - connecting to a rapidly-growing cultural community 
A progressively-minded community seeking to reform the gaming landscape and create a more inclusive, fun and equal ‘third place’ online.

Posted on December 7, 2022

Snacks with benefits - the rise of functional snacking
Working from home and new health concerns have helped boost an industry focused on functional yet tasty snacks.

Posted on December 7, 2022

Culinary creatives - the rise of cooking as self expression
The rise of cooking as creative expression, catalysed by Covid.

Posted on December 7, 2022

Kidcore Aesthetic
A colourful manifestation of a desire for simpler, less anxious times - Kidcore is riding on a huge nostalgia-driven wave sweeping through culture.

Posted on December 5, 2021

Quiet Luxury - wealth worn discreetly
In times of economic downturn luxury consumers look for more discreet methods to showcase wealth and status.

Posted on November 11, 2021

Eco Flyers - Travelling smart in a post-Covid world
Travelling "smart" will truly define global mobility in a post-Covid world. Where to go is clearly a key driver, but now, how to get there is...

Posted on November 4, 2021

Progressive Policies - redefining the modern workforce
Post-pandemic, the modern workforce is being redefined - an employee’s worth is no longer measured by presenteeism or how much their personal and...

Posted on October 6, 2021

Packing Less of a Punch
Innovations in sustainable packaging are breaking old consumer habits, and providing more responsible ways to consume.

Posted on October 6, 2021

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