There can be little doubt that the pandemic has hugely accelerated the process of digital transformation, and not just in terms of the way businesses operate, but in all aspects of our lives. And nowhere is this more evident than in the emergence of virtual humans – on our catwalks and in our social media feeds. From digital supermodels to virtual showrooms, this issue explores the digital impact of the pandemic, and considers how it has impacted the wider supply chain and attitudes to sustainability.