by Courtney McArthur | May 8, 2025
In June, next-gen material releases did not disappoint. With collaborations from long established brands such as Ralph Lauren, Diane von Furstenberg, and Cadillac, to rising stars like Sky High Farm Universe, Yuima Nakazato, and Miomojo Italia, innovative materials...
by Courtney McArthur | Jul 1, 2024
In July, the next-gen innovation space heated up! For our mid-century modern lovers, Herman Miller® is now offering a next-gen leather alternative for upholstering their iconic Eames® Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Two luxury automakers, Cadillac and Maserati, have...
by Courtney McArthur | Dec 1, 2023
The Next-Gen Material Revolution continues to build and strengthen! We saw more next-gen companies open factory doors and take production orders. We saw an explosion of collaborations between innovators working with both large and small brands around the globe. Enter...
by Courtney McArthur | May 1, 2023
Next-gen material innovators continued to iterate and scale in 2022. We saw some remarkable collaborations and progress. We learned that brands are truly seeking alternatives to the current unsustainable products. Considering how few innovators were scaled in 2022, we...
by Courtney McArthur | Mar 1, 2022
This report details how more than 100 leading brands are using next-gen materials to meet shifting consumer demand, increase environmental sustainability, and address growing animal welfare concerns.
