Nowadays, information can spread like wildfire across social media platforms, and similarly, fashion trends can find new audiences and result in massive sales if it finds itself in the centre of a viral moment. But just because it gains visibility doesn’t always mean it has substance, not to mention the potential harm to the environment it may cause. To explore this, our Tatler House Stories this month was a nuanced discussion on the gains and costs of viral fashion moments.

One of the main problems mentioned during the panel was fashion-induced pollution, which has increased thanks to viral pop culture moments. For example, in 2023, Barbiecore, Mermaidcore, Lemon girl aesthetic and other trends influenced our summer styles and therefore shopping choices. Fortunately, the fashion industry is aware and is pushing for more sustainability. From awarding young creatives with a focus on eco-friendly designs to preventing over-consumption by pushing donations and pre-loved clothes, the fashion industry is taking a stance for sustainability.

Other newsletter highlights this week:

• Meet the Hong Kong artists with disabilities defying social expectations and creating powerful art.
• Famed Japanese chef Takeshi Fukuyama’s secret to creating borderless cuisine.
• How Mad Architects designs futuristic buildings that are at one with nature.
• What does “manifesting” mean, and does it actually work?

Tatler readers, don’t let your happiness be fleeting viral moments in your life, hold on to them and make them last. On that note, have an amazing Friday, and a joyful weekend!

Salomé Grouard
Deputy Digital Editor

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Fukuyama spoke to Tatler about his new restaurants, Goh and GohGan (the latter co-signed by Anand), as well as the art of borderless cuisine.

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Since the founding of his firm, Mad Architects, in 2004, Beijing-born Ma’s oeuvre has been described as futuristic, organic, and imbued with rich inter-cultural references that seem to defy conventional and structural limitations.

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