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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. Products by other brands, including Urban Outfitters which is authorised to use the design, are priced from $19 to $300.

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Off White, Louis Vuitton artistic designer Virgil Abloh passes away

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Virgil Abloh, artistic director at LVMH, Louis Vuitton and Off White, has passed away. Virgil was not only a genius designer, a visionary, he was also a man with a beautiful soul and great wisdom. Abloh trained as an architect and engineer in his early life, and transitioned to designing clothes in 2012.

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masquespacio draws from barcelona’s artistic scene to design new lynk & co interiors

Design Boom

The post masquespacio draws from barcelona’s artistic scene to design new lynk & co interiors appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. the large room is occupied by smaller micro-spaces inspired by creative themes including architecture, movies, and music.

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T2 teams up with local Australian artists to launch teaware range

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Last year, the Australian company challenged artists to design a mug that represented their version of a “brighter, more positive future”. Wendy Byrne, T2’s head of buying, described the competition as an “innovative approach” to teaware design.

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Why Redbubble is under pressure to reassure artists, investors ahead of AGM

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With the artists that power the platform under financial pressure from a new fee structure, and some investors questioning Hosking’s ability to navigate the business’ challenges, all eyes are on its upcoming annual general meeting. Redbubble also introduced a system that divides artists into three distinct tiers: Standard, Premium and Pro.

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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. Screenshot: Instagram. “I

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

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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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