July 16, 2026 Luxury brands: serving looks… and lattes Luxury fashion is no longer simply asking consumers to buy into a product. Increasingly, it is asking them to sit down, stay awhile and... Read more
July 10, 2026 Keeping it ‘reel’: rules for influencer advertising Influencers have become a powerful driver of consumer purchasing decisions, particularly in the fashion, beauty and lifestyle sectors.... Read more
July 2, 2026 Deepfakes, AI and advertising: the ASA's warning to brands Artificial intelligence may be transforming the way advertising is created, but according to the ASA, it's not changing the rules. In its... Read more
June 25, 2026 ASA bins "recycled" ads by Uniqlo, Adidas and Calvin Klein The Advertising Standards Authority’s (ASA) latest decisions in respect of Uniqlo, Adidas and Calvin Klein ads are a straightforward... Read more
June 12, 2026 The grid as runway: luxury branding in the age of sport The rebranding of Alpine as the “Gucci Racing Alpine Formula One Team” marks more than a headline-grabbing partnership. It reflects a... Read more
June 3, 2026 On the right track: HOKA owner wins appeal on online sales restrictions Reassurance for brands on control of product distribution The Court of Appeal’s ruling in Deckers v Up & Running provides brand owners... Read more
June 1, 2026 “That’s all” – until it isn’t: lessons in supply chain risk from The Devil Wears Prada 2 In the opening moments of The Devil Wears Prada 2, Runway magazine faces an existential crisis. A fast fashion brand it has endorsed is... Read more
May 22, 2026 Introducing S&B Signals: helping you anticipate what’s coming next In our conversations with clients, a consistent theme is emerging. The volume and pace of legal and regulatory change is increasing,... Read more