A Preview of Foundational’s January 2026 Issue

Happy 2026! Hard to believe, but Foundational will be three years old this upcoming May. What started as a passion project has grown into a community of curious industry insiders, and I’m so grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey.

If you’re not a subscriber yet and are wondering what we talk about over there, I’ll be posting a preview of the latest issue here every month. If these topics spark your interest, please head over to my Home page to join the mailing list.

In this month’s issue:

• 2026 Industry Predictions: My five forecasts for the year, ranging from a renewed obsession with product craftsmanship to the "Red Alert" status of American department stores.

• The New Minimalism: How "Quiet Luxury" designers are embracing bold maximalist accents.

• The Recycled Polyester Paradox: A look at new data showing why recycling certain synthetic fabrics is actually worsening fashion’s microplastic problem.

• Style on the Slopes: A roundup of the best Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic uniforms so far (including Team USA’s vintage-inspired Ralph Lauren kits).

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