Lives of Tomorrow

Our special Lives of Tomorrow series kicks off with the first of four episodes about the four cohorts within our Future Consumer 2028 forecast. In this episode, WGSN CEO Carla Buzasi and Interiors Content Director Gemma Riberti introduce the Restorer persona. This rapidly expanding consumer group is defined by their commitment to intentional living, prioritising nourishment and overall wellbeing.
Gemma explores key consumer trends like the rise of quietude and simplicity, underscoring the Restorer’s values. Learn about the crucial role of narrative and sustainability in appealing to this cohort. Brands will gain actionable insights on how to innovate and align their strategies with the Restorer’s values, ultimately shaping the future of consumer trends.

In this special one-off episode, WGSN CEO Carla Buzasi and Head of Consumer Insight Cassandra Napoli give a sneak peek into how WGSN forecasts consumer and product trends.
The hosts of the two WGSN podcasts, Lives of Tomorrow and Create Tomorrow, also explain how the two podcasts work together to help you better understand tomorrow’s world whether you work in consumer lifestyle products or you're just interested in how the world's evolving. 
Listen in for a taste of what’s to come on our podcasts in 2026.

In this special episode of Lives of Tomorrow, host Akeem Nicol discovers 2025’s highlights from WGSN CEO Carla Buzasi. They reflect on WGSN’s major achievements; acquiring BevAlc industry leader IWSR and launching WGSN TikTok Dashboards. 
Carla reveals insights on adapting to consumer behaviour changes, the impact of tariffs and the importance of human intelligence and interaction in the AI age. Listen to uncover 2026 trends, including ‘gatekeeping’ and the return of gold.

In this episode, WGSN’s CEO Carla Buzasi is joined by Head of Marketing, Events and Culture Forecasting Cassandra Napoli and VP of Content and Director of Beauty Clare Varga to discuss 2026’s top trends. 
They delve into Beauty’s secret ingredient tipping the scales, salmon sperm, plus digital privilege, the slow punk movement and the rise of unserious everything – exploring how these trends are shaping consumer behaviour and industries. Gain insights into digital detox, the impact of GLP-1 drugs across industries and the significance of guardian design in fashion.

In this Lives of Tomorrow episode, WGSN’s CEO Carla Buzasi and Head of Colour, Material, Finish (CMF) Reiko Morrison delve into the fascinating world of CMF design, focusing on WGSN’s Colour of the Year for 2026, Transformative Teal.
Reiko shares her journey as a CMF designer and the rigorous process of selecting the WGSN Colour of the Year, revealing how it reflects societal shifts, embodying balance, unity and eco-accountability, making it relevant across industries and cultures.