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Moleskine’s CEO on how the brand balances heritage with smart innovation

Inside Retail

Strategic collaborations with regional artists and designers, including Singapores 8EyedSpud and Chinas Zeng Fanzhi, demonstrate an effort to blend cultural authenticity with the brands global identity. Beyond mere market entry, Moleskine is tailoring its offerings to resonate with local audiences.

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Australian skincare brand Grown Alchemist expands into China 

Inside Retail

The experience retail space features custom graffiti by Chinese graffiti artist WHYY. Grown Alchemist was founded in 2008 by Melbourne siblings, Jeremy and Keston Muijis, with a focus on futuristic anti-ageing technology and unique botanical skincare formulas for optimal skin health.

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Balenciaga designer, CEO apologise for ad campaign

Inside Retail

“I want to personally apologise for the wrong artistic choice of concept for the gifting campaign with the kids,” said creative director Demna Gvasalia, known as Demna, in a message posted on Instagram. The storm over the campaign led reality television star Kim Kardashian to review her ties with the label.

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No longer a “hot new thing”: Why AR shopping is here to stay

Inside Retail

Located at 101 7th Avenue in Chelsea, “The ARt of Beauty” pop-up enabled attendees to virtually try on Pat McGrath Labs’ core products, such as the Mothership eyeshadow palettes, book makeup sessions with the brand’s official makeup artists, and enjoy product giveaways. In some ways, the event was years in the making.

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Culture Kings to revamp new retail concept store

Inside Retail

The Las Vegas store – which is larger than the brand’s Australian stores – has 14,000sqft of retail space and includes the brand’s revolutionary features such as a recording studio for musical artists, a 23-metre hat wall, live DJs performing daily, and a Secret Room featuring sought-after items on the streetwear market.

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Meet Asia’s most influential retail leader, K11 founder, Adrian Cheng

Inside Retail

Redefining the modern-day mall experience, Cheng founded K11 in 2008, a concept focused on ‘museum retail’. In 2010, he launched the K11 Art Foundation, aiming to inspire and foster aspiring artists and promote public art education. He plans 40 such properties in 10 Chinese cities by 2026.

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COW Vintage launches debut London store in Seven Dials

Retail Focus

Established in 2008 by Nigel Coughlan and Steve Adamson, COW describes itself as an ‘innovative hub of artists, musicians, and designers’, pushing boundaries and driving trends through sustainability.

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