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First Nations artists, Pride and mental health: Volley talks collabs

Inside Retail

Australian shoe company Volley has recently completed its Walk in their Shoes collaboration with First Nations artists and the National Gallery of Australia as part of its commitment to partner with organisations on projects that reflect its values. The showcase enabled the artists involved to illustrate what it’s like to walk in their shoes.

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Shein sued for US$100 million by artist over ‘stolen’ design

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An American freelance artist has sued Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein for US$100 million, alleging the company copied her artwork without permission. She further related accounts of four other artists who discovered their artistic works had been used on products being sold by Shein online.

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Converse gives emerging Sydney artists a creative platform

Inside Retail

The CX Artist Series was inspired by the Chuck Taylor All Star CX collection, which dons two new colours – white/navy and ash black/ light grey. Being able to support local artists, particularly at a time when their industry has been impacted by the pandemic, is what drives Converse,” he added. It is open to the public until March 24.

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Berlei bra design is cultural appropriation, Aboriginal artists say

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A bra design competition that was supposed to raise money to help those affected by breast cancer has instead resulted in lingerie brand Berlei being accused of cultural appropriation after it chose a design featuring Aboriginal symbols created by a non-Indigenous artist as one of the winners. Berlei later confirmed she was not.

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rough textures + terrazzo tiles adorn BOYY’s FOS-designed flagship store in milan

Design Boom

step inside the new BOyY flagship store in milan Founded in NYC in 2006 by partners Jesse Dorsey and Wannasiri Kongman, BOYY is an accessory now headquartered in Bangkok and Milan. Just recently, the duo opened its flagship store in the Milanese city, designed by Danish artist FOS (aka Thomas Poulsen).

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Mimco unveils new-look store style in Sydney’s CBD

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The Sydney store – at Westfield Sydney – offers a range of bags, jewellery, and accessories, and was designed in collaboration with the team at Doherty Design Studio. . The 87sqm space has a soft pastel colour palette that spans unique light fittings and curved fixtures designed by Melbourne-based artist Jordan Fleming.

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Melbourne Fashion Festival designer award finalists revealed

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The designers are Alex Higgins, Ikuntji Artists, (pictured above), Jeremy Hershan of Haulier, Jordan Gogos of Iordanes Spyridon Gogos, Natasha Gordon of Clea, and Timothy Aquino of THDR. Six fashion designers have been named finalists for the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival National Designer Award this year, presented by David Jones.

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