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Nike x Louis Vuitton sneaker exhibition honours Abloh’s steps towards unity

Inside Retail

Louis Vuitton brought this major project of Abloh’s to the public in the most authentic way possible: through story, art and imagination. The globes symbolise unifying people, something Abloh consistently weaved into his art and initiatives. Abloh said the Nike Air Force 1 was “a cultural symbol in its own right”.

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The Olympic opportunity: How brands can sustain their momentum beyond the Games

Inside Retail

National pride and unity The Olympics are famous for evoking strong feelings of national pride. The ceremonies are a celebration of cultural identity, and they foster a collective sense of belonging and unity among citizens. The collective joy and pride Americans felt during that moment reinforced a sense of unity and shared identity.

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Does Office Art Actually Matter?

All Work

Art in the office improves mental health, reduces stress, and fosters a sense of community and cultural cohesion, making the workplace more enjoyable and collaborative. Amongst many creative methods that companies use to inspire a return to the physical office, well-curated art is especially effective at deepening workers’ sense of community.

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What would a $715 million AFL stadium mean for Tasmanian retail?

Inside Retail

The announcement was to be a moment of unity and celebration for the football-mad state, which currently has a partnership with the Hawthorn Football Club. The government is also proposing an urban renewal project, injecting funds into a new arts, entertainment, and sports precinct from Macquarie Point through to crown land at Regatta Point.

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Dynamic duos: Five innovative brand collaborations in Asia

Inside Retail

Heytea x Yayoi Kusama A contemporary artwork in a cup of Heytea Heytea has collaborated with the globally renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama to bridge beverage culture and modern art. The partnership supports Kusamas ongoing China project of love & life and includes sponsorship of her exhibition, Life of the pumpkin recites.

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Inside Scotch & Soda’s plans for world domination

Inside Retail

The new brand logo enhances the symbol of unity at the heart of Scotch & Soda’s name, which represents the free spirit of Amsterdam, the city where the brand was born. We have modernised our brand icon and brought a new life and movement into it. IR: What have been the key learnings for the brand on its sustainability journey?

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Scotch & Soda reveals Amsterdam-inspired rebrand and store redesign

Design Week

“By focusing on the symbolic meaning of unity represented by the ‘&’, the brand is now able to connect its purpose more simply and effectively back to its brand identity,” Simonds adds. There is also a dedicated family changing room with an interactive art wall and a series of laughing mirrors for children.

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