Retail Focus

OCTOBER 22, 2021

John Lewis – Christmas Emporium opens – on Tuesday 19th October 2021. Key features of the John Lewis 2021 Christmas Emporium: 500 FestiveWorkshops. Customers can create a box of personalised crackers for the Christmas table choosing from a selection of Gin &Tonic pairings expertly curated by the tonic experts.

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Design Week

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Billed as an “artistic representation of daylight and fresh air”, The Cube by Velux will be positioned at Observation Point along London’s South Bank. While several tradeshow mainstays will not be making an appearance at LDF 2021, the event will see the inaugural instalment of Design London. Trade: Design London.

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Design Wanted

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The exhibitors of EDIT Napoli 2021 will bring to the professional and non-professional public, products and projects that promote quality over quantity, territoriality over globalization, and those that make a transparent supply chain one of their strengths. A fair with a strong curatorial and commercial trait.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Here, Yuki Yamada, CEO of Uniqlo Singapore and Malaysia, shares how the brand is connecting its on- and offline retail experiences, how its Uniqlo Town concept has evolved and how the challenges of 2021 have set up the retailer for the future. Inside Retail: What has 2021 looked like for Uniqlo Singapore?

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 4, 2021

Superstudio of Milan to participate at Milan Design Week 2021 with two major events in two different locations. Superstudio will present an edition of rebirth and change, proposing a new format focussed on several curated themes and a glance on new horizons. Let’s foresee Milan Design Week 2021 with Giulia Cugnasca of BASE Milano!

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 27, 2021

In 2021, we’re excited to say that 5VIE will do the same. The curator behind the project is Cristina Didero, who with designer Jorge Penadés , will reaffirm the organization’s intention. Masterly returns to Palazzo Turati with curator Nicole Uniquole presenting The Dutch in Milano in the 2021 edition.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

The new flagship store – the brand’s first in the US – features about 1300sqm of retail space, as well as a recording studio for musical artists, a 23-metre hat wall, a bar, live DJs performing daily, and a Secret Room featuring sought-after items in the streetwear market. Thus, the brand and location were a perfect fit.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

The new flagship store – the brand’s first in the US – features about 1300sqm of retail space, as well as a recording studio for musical artists, a 23-metre hat wall, a bar, live DJs performing daily, and a Secret Room featuring sought-after items in the streetwear market. Thus, the brand and location were a perfect fit.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Following the HAUS DOSAN project, which opened in Seoul March 2021, HAUS SHANGHAI consists of 3,270 square meters spanning four stories. HAUS SHANGHAI’s 3rd floor presents a large exhibition space featuring Gentle Monster’s curated media art exhibitions and collaboration pop-ups.

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Design Wanted

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

For the event’s curator and founder Nicole Uniquole, this decision was based on her conviction that it is vital for Dutch designers and businesses to start showing their top products again in a live environment. . It’s the sort of event that only a visit can do justice to, but our curated selection of highlights is a great alternative….

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Inside Retail

MAY 16, 2021

And you don’t really even get that at a counter unless you have an incredibly experienced makeup artist. Many makeup artists didn’t necessarily treat each woman differently; they would put the red lip of the season on. What are some of your plans for Trinny London in the APAC region in 2021?

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Design Week

AUGUST 9, 2021

A “cheerful response” Stefano Boeri Curator Stefano Boeri calls the fair a “cheerful response” after the country’s struggle with COVID. One of its exhibitions, The Lost Graduation Show, will feature work from design students who graduated between 2020 and 2021. It’s curated by Nina Bassoli.

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Design Week

MAY 14, 2021

However, the biennale’s offering is now set to open from next month, with those involved responding to artistic director Es Devlin’s theme of “resonance” Here are the pavilions, exhibitions and installations we think are not to be missed. © © Ben Cullen Williams Pavilion: Antarctica.

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Design Wanted

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The third edition of the fair, founded by Emilia Petruccelli and curated by Domitilla Dardi, took place October 29-31 on the grounds and in the splendid frescoed halls of the Complesso di San Domenico Maggiore, a 13th-century church burrowed within the historic center. Plinio by Francesco Maria Messina.

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Design Week

JUNE 14, 2021

The pandemic led to the festival’s cancellation last year and continued postponement in 2021. On 25 June, a one-day virtual conference will take people behind the scenes at Glastonbury with speakers including artist and geographer Luke Piper and Arcadia creative director Pip Rush.

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Design Wanted

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The LIT Awards were initiated by the Farmani Group and most recently joined the 3C Group, a leading organization curating and promoting design across the globe, which has been commemorating smart, multidisciplinary and sustainable design since 2007. Radius by Russian studio Atris Lighting Atelier won the Pendant Lighting category.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 7, 2023

Founded in 1853, Steinway pianos have long been known for their craftsmanship, fine finish and sound quality, making them the choice of artists from 19th century Russian composer Rachmaninov, to modern-day American songwriter Billy Joel. Like many retailers, Steinway was forced to adapt its offering during the pandemic.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 6, 2021

Tunsgate Quarter Guildford, the 80,000 square foot retail, leisure and dining destination located in the heart of Surrey’s county town, has announced that one of the UK’s leading fine art organisations, Buckingham Fine Art, will be joining the scheme, opening its doors to SOHO FINE ART on 12th April 2021.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Between 2019 and 2021, StockX reported a 200 per cent increase in distinct designer collaborations. Major brand collaborations aren’t always between luxury fashion brands, elusive artists and uber-famous musicians and athletes, either. The success of this collaboration comes down to the artistic alignment between the duo.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 21, 2023

A first of its kind urban art installation will be displayed in Stratford-upon-Avon town centre, which will see established urban artists revamp now-disused retail spaces on the high street to create an immersive exhibition influenced by some of William Shakespeare ’ s best-known sonnets.

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VMS

APRIL 7, 2021

It’s our honor to introduce the exceptional winners of VMSD’s 2021 Designer Dozen awards. Besides focusing on just the visual aspect of design, I enjoy curating a sensory experience that resonates long after you leave, having a positive impact on your well-being. This year’s class is certainly one to watch! My day is never the same.

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All Work

MARCH 4, 2021

As we move full speed ahead into 2021, many organizations are planning for what the future holds for office structure and culture. Art can help shape office design in 2021. Utilizing specially curated art experiences draws your employees into your space and helps them reconnect with your brand when returning to in-office work.

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Dezeen

JANUARY 12, 2022

It features artworks by four emerging international artists curated by Black Star Pastry creative director Louis Li to create an imaginary futuristic habitat. Linehouse was named emerging interior designer of the year at the 2021 Dezeen Awards. Project credits: Creative direction and art curation: Louis Li – Black Star Pastry.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 4, 2021

Browns Brook Street, located at 39 Brook Street in the heart of London’s Mayfair, is an enchanting destination designed to immerse you in a curated world of fashion, fine jewellery, food and culture. Holli Rogers, Chair of Browns says, “I am thrilled to see us open our flagship, Browns Brook Street, as we kick off 2021.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 13, 2023

IR: You joined YNAP from fashion resale site Vestiaire Collective in December 2021, so you probably understand the challenges of reducing the environmental impact of the fashion industry better than most. Can you share what YNAP is doing in the sustainability space?

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Design Week

JUNE 8, 2021

Some 19 illustrators have joined forces for the print project, which has been curated “in aid of #StopAsianHate” It is a part of a wider initiative called Must Be Nice led by artist-led gift platform Paperboy. Christina Tan (left) and Darcie Olley The number of anti-Asian hate crimes is growing.

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Design Week

MAY 14, 2021

These masks were traditionally worn by people in as a tribute to Fawkes – an “iconic and anarchic figure in British history”, says exhibition curator Emma Stirling-Middleton. ” V for Vendetta: Behind the Mask runs from 18 May – 31 October 2021. Why does the mask’s design endure?

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Design Wanted

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Under the artistic direction of Eleonore Cavalli, Beauty Tale continues the visual storytelling and iconographic imagery that she started with Everyday Evocative, the advertisement campaign created two years ago in the same location. Meanwhile, hand-painted watercolour portraits by artist Domenico Grenci decorate the back of Astrid chairs.

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Design Week

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Luma is the aforementioned soft robot, designed by Air Giants, and is one of the headline projects for 2021. Car manufacturer Lexus has collaborated with British craftspeople to produce pieces inspired by their cars, and Design-Nation has curated an online-only exhibition of its member. 28 – 31 October. Exhibition: Polar Zero.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 3, 2021

Louis The Game includes 30 NFTs, featuring esteemed digital artist Beeple. As players venture through imaginary worlds, each candle collected reveals ‘an anecdote or trivia spanning Maison collaborations, special orders, technical trivia, family history, artistic interventions, and runway highlights.’.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Pictured, botanical artist Carly Rogers at Selfridges, London, UK. Firstly, one thing that is not easily available from your sofa are curated displays,” Bianchi said. Not only that, Harrods has curated brands together that work for types of shoppers, and put them into inspirational new departments. Photographer: Jason Alden.

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Design Middleeast

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) opens Etel Adnan, Between East and West, a major retrospective exhibition showcasing the works of Lebanese-American poet, artist, and philosopher Etel Adnan. Alongside these are Adnan’s ‘Leporellos’, a distinctive form of accordion-folded artist books of Japanese origin.

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Design Wanted

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

From 5 to 12 September 2021 BASE presents “We Will Design at Milan Design Week. To bring together creativity, culture, and design in an initiative with real local impact, a new artistic experience dedicated to the Tortona community, offering the help it needs to get moving again. Every evening, starting at 8.00

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VMS

OCTOBER 5, 2021

From an early age, Christian Dior dreamed of becoming an artist. The pi èce de résistance of the masterfully curated presentation is the “Enchanted Garden.” In support of the fashions displayed in the show, the curators integrated artwork from the museum’s permanent collection. If so defined, Dior clearly lived his dream.

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Design Week

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

In Make to Know, Buchman uses direct interviews with artists and designers to make the point. Minimalism is a trend that refuses to go out of style, but equally strong in 2021 is the interiors trend for colours everywhere. But as art and design teacher and ArtCenter College of Design president Lorne M.

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Design Wanted

JULY 8, 2021

The alpine summer edition of the first traveling showcase for art and design will feature the best pieces, designers and artists from a group of galleries at the top of their fields in NOMAD ST. The sumptuous, historic surroundings of the Chesa Planta, Samedan is the venue for the NOMAD ST.MORITZ 2021 EDITION – ©Filippo Bamberghi.

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Design Wanted

JUNE 16, 2021

Multidisciplinary curatorial agency Alter-Projects is participating in the 2021 London Design Biennale, which is taking place now until the 27 th of June at Somerset House , under the artistic direction of Es Devlin. Curating for this year’s Biennale is a great honour.

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