Gen Z still cares about it, even if brand budgets don't Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Three words we have heard a lot of in the past five years. But what makes a brand genuinely diverse, and how should we move forward in the current climate? Do young people
South by Southwest festival (SXSW) has been held annually in Austin since 1987. It is a Silicon-Valley-meets-Coachella-style week-long crush – with techno-utopian keynotes by day and superstar music acts by night. It’s the type of place where you can see The Black Keys and also be pitched the future of
We held our second instalment of Dazed Studio Insights (Live) on Wednesday, where Jack Sunnucks, Creative Director of Dazed Club, and Elliot Hoste, Dazed's Fashion Writer, discussed the evolution of youth style and streetwear, and where they think it's heading. Here are the takeaways from their
Why brands can’t afford to ignore the new power of local.
A closer look at how Gen Z are making political statements through their style
It’s Good Friday, and we’re spotlighting what’s being worshipped, ignored, or quietly obsessed over in youth culture this week. We asked Dazed Clubbers, editors and friends of the network to tell us what’s good, what’s cursed, and what’s got their full attention. The good
When does wellness stop being healthy? And how do we separate science from hype? We did the research so you don't have to.
In February, Dazed published an article asking ‘what would make Gen Z happy?’ after a 2024 report found that Gen Z is the unhappiest generation. From the nine-to-five work structure to a lack of free time and community, young people have been vocal about what they’re dissatisfied with — but
Cultural relevance for brands in 2025 There’s no denying the power of aligning brand campaigns with cultural moments. Done right, they drive engagement, recognition, and sales. But when audiences have seen their 500th rainbow flag logo, they’re no longer applauding but instead questioning authenticity and integrity. In this
Using ChatGPT? No Shame, just more critical thinking.
"Nowness" culture and the power of now Lately, we’ve been thinking about Nowness culture; by that we mean the era of instant gratification. The desire and addiction for everything on demand. A constant state of immediacy which keeps us hooked on what's happening right now,
Femme power in a post-woke era In our 2023 Report, CTRL_SHIFT, we predicted the rise of female musicians. When we asked our audience, “Who is influential now?”, they name-checked SZA, Lana Del Ray, Taylor Swift, Caroline Polacheck, Pink Pantheress, Miley Cyrus, beabadoobee, Rina Sawayama, Björk, FKA Twigs, Rosalía and