Meet the companies combatting fashion’s sustainability problem
As trend cycles become ever quicker and fast fashion dominates the news, some brands are making a stand for sustainability. We find out what it takes to create a real difference
FIFA’s identity for Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023
A collaboration between studios Public Address and Works Collective, the branding sees local artists come together to create an identity that celebrates the heritage and culture of the host nations
How Crocs became an unlikely fashion icon
Once the world’s most-hated shoe brand, today Crocs is loved by everyone from Justin Bieber to Balenciaga. We speak to global creative director James Gardner about how the brand bit its way back from the cultural brink
Billie: The razor brand championing body hair
Adopting a different approach to shake up the industry, Billie has put customers first when it comes to marketing, often making personal choice the centre of campaigns rather than its own product
Lego and Yinka Ilori reimagine the humble launderette
The British-Nigerian artist has realised the Launderette of Dreams in his trademark colourful style as part of Lego’s ongoing Rebuild the World campaign
Sianeh Kpukuyou on why she celebrates dark-skinned women in her images
The Ghana-based photographer discusses the challenges of being a female photographer in Africa and why she hopes her images inspire others to see the value in creative jobs
Go behind the scenes of CG animations in this amusing short
Created by Russ Etheridge, Ricard Badia and Milo Targett, Green Life is a witty take on filming in green screen. Here they tell us how the animation got made
How I Got Here: Penny Martin
The editor in chief of The Gentlewoman talks to CR about shifting from a career in curating and academia to magazines, by way of seminal fashion website SHOWstudio. Plus tips on making a mag in the digital age
Ikea and Mother on the agency-client relationship
At this year’s Festival of Marketing: The Year Ahead, Kemi Anthony, marketing communications manager at Ikea, and Katie Mackay-Sinclair, partner at Mother, discussed how nurturing a decade-long relationship has led to an array of successful campaigns
Mohamed Bourouissa’s carefully staged view of French suburbs
The photographer’s intricately choreographed project made in the suburbs of Paris and Toulouse in the late 2000s is being published for the first time
The Design Council vs climate change
At a conference to be held during COP26, the Design Council hopes to unite the design industry around a climate action plan. Patrick Burgoyne talks to chief design officer Cat Drew about its mission
The Age Issue of Creative Review is out now!
The October/November issue of CR looks at the relationship between age and creativity, including a 12-part interview series with leading creatives. Plus, illustrator Giacomo Gambineri creates CR Town for kids (young and old)
Creative Review’s Annual Awards 2025 are officially open for entries
One of the most respected and trusted awards for the advertising and design industries are back for 2025. Run, don’t walk to get your entries in before the Early Bird Deadline on 25 October
How to scale your design business
Growth is a dream for many businesses, but it comes with challenges. Daisy Crowder, brand and marketing director at design recruitment agency Craft, offers advice on how to navigate the change and keep staff on side
Cultivating community with Ganni
The Danish luxury fashion label has spearheaded the characterful evolution of Scandi style. Here, chief brand officer Priya Matadeen discusses its approach to collabs, the pressures of being a responsible brand, and how Ganni Girls grew from a hashtag to a badge of belonging
Why are brands apologising so much right now?
Brands are saying sorry at a more rapid rate than ever. CR’s advertising columnist Ben Kay delves into why sorry is no longer the hardest word and whether this is an effective strategy for winning audiences
How Guinness embraced social
By loosening its approach to advertising, and engaging with its audience directly, the drinks brand has transformed with the times and won a whole new set of fans
Tracing Banksy’s art history remixes
Kelly Grovier’s new book charts the artist’s persistent dialogue with classic and contemporary art
How Lego creates meaningful brand experiences
We speak to Lego’s VP of global brand development Alero Akuya about the brand’s rare ability to straddle the physical and virtual worlds with ease – whether through its immersive new art exhibition in Paris or collaborations with Epic Games and Nike
Matt Willey brings a human touch to Kaos titles
The Pentagram partner has created the titles for the acclaimed new Netflix show, which reimagines the Greek myths in a contemporary setting
A visual history of movie posters
A new book from Reel Art Press collates the first comprehensive history of film posters. We explore why they remain an underappreciated area of cultural design
The Monthly Interview: Rob Lowe, aka Supermundane
Mark Sinclair talks to the artist and designer about his new book, Lost Ordinary Magic, and the importance of recognising the power of simplicity and the everyday wonders that surround us
Unravelling adland’s obsession with 90s nostalgia
We explore how the 90s, an era the UK looks favourably upon for its thriving culture, are continually inspiring a stagnated creative industry
Building the visual world of Fontaines DC
The band’s surreal new album visuals explore a darker, more grotesque side of romance. We speak to the creative team behind the campaign about challenging the visual tropes of rock music