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Fashion Is Already Preparing for Gen Beta

Obviously, it’ll be a long time before the generation — born starting in 2025 into a world marked by rapid change and the rise of AI — will have an impact on the industry. But they’ve already sparked conversation.
A Beta baby in Carhartt WIP, for i-D magazine's latest issue.
A Beta baby in Carhartt WIP, for i-D magazine's latest issue. (Torso)

The eldest members of Gen Alpha may only be just starting high school, but fashion is already thinking about what — or who — is coming next.

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How Tweens Took Over the Beauty Aisle

Gen Alpha has become increasingly captive with beauty, but as their preferences and purchasing power changes, beauty labels need to find the right mix of messaging and product to keep them coming back for more.

Why Luxury Needs to Rethink How It Speaks to Gen Z

Many high-end brands are struggling to connect with young consumers, who are either bored by dated marketing, turned off by high prices or both. Time is running out, as Gen Z is poised to dominate luxury spending by 2030.

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Joan Kennedy
Joan Kennedy

Joan Kennedy is Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. She is based in New York and covers beauty and marketing.

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