One of the most important things we think the media can do is connect small business owners and creatives across industries and markets to give them an opportunity to learn form each other. The insights on trends in particular can be transformative if our communities were better connected and so we’ve tried to create a space where folks can share the trends they are seeing and read about trends other sharp entrepreneurs are seeing.

Liz Hahn

For the last decade, I’ve seen destination bachelor parties growing in popularity compared to when guys used to celebrate more locally, going to a nightclub or just hanging out with beer and great music at home. And that’s not a bad thing. People want to enjoy unique experiences in different popular destinations and fill their itineraries with fun activities, like pool parties, golf trips, and so on. Read more>>

Jhoanna Alba

Alba Legacy has recently launched Repurpose Legacy. Upcycled fashion with purpose.

rePurposeful Aesthetic
It’s time to prioritize quality over quantity.

Sustainability continues to be an important conversation in the fashion industry. We are starting to see a shift away from fast fashion and the demand for upcycled clothing rising among eco-conscious consumers. Shopping and wearing upcycled clothing brands is a great way to improve your style and CO2 footprint in the current global fashion context. Read more>>

Gloria Song

Some of the biggest trends I’m seeing in the health & wellness industry are that there is no one size fits all to wellbeing. To some, wellness may be a mentality that emphasizes living ‘well’ and happiness. To others, wellness may be a form of discipline that can elevate an individual’s life at its highest potential through certain practices imposed mentally and/or physically. My social media platforms focus on this second aspect of wellness by providing detailed, effective and realistic lifestyle tips/ habits that individuals can easily consider in their day-to-day lives. I believe it is important to have a strong niche that differentiates your platform from others because wellness is so broad. What unique services can your platforms provide that attract people who recognize the same issues you advocate on? This is key. Read more>>

Nerida Joy

As an esthetician for over 45 years, one of the biggest trends I am seeing is the amount of major cosmetic procedures being done very young 25-30 years old.
My concerns with this, getting a facelift at 30 that basically lasts 10 to 15 years will mean at 45 they’ll be wanting another. With more than one facelift distortion and scar tissue is hard to cover as we age and our skin gets thinner. I always say you can lift and tuck, but you cannot make a skin thicker. Read more>>

Sarah Sohn

With the wave of the “clean-girl aesthetic” taking over the past year, we are still continuing on that trend into this year with a natural approach to lash extensions and more girls trying out lash lifts. We will be seeing more Wet Sets (or Mascara Sets), Anime lashes, Blend Sets or Kpop Lashes, using shorter sizes, less volume, or less curly lashes being used. These full sets mentioned are great for those who want more than what the lash lift can give them. Read more>>