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Off White, Louis Vuitton artistic designer Virgil Abloh passes away

Inside Retail

Virgil Abloh, artistic director at LVMH, Louis Vuitton and Off White, has passed away. In 2013, he founded Off White, and became the Men’s Artistic Director of Louis Vuitton in 2018. He also partnered and collaborated with artists and brands outside of the fashion space, from designing album covers to Kanye West, to furniture for Ikea.

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Luxury brand pop-up store hyperlocal retail strategies

Retail Focus

Deepened Customer Connection and Personalisation : Hyperlocal strategies enable luxury brands to form stronger and more personal connections with their customers. Furthermore, collaborating with local artisans, designers, or artists strengthens the brand’s authenticity and enhances its reputation for exclusiveness and craftsmanship.

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The Labubu effect: How Pop Mart is leading the blind box economy

Inside Retail

This isn’t just a form of brand promotion but a powerful way to attract fan engagement through individuality and storytelling,” she added. These products are more than just collectibles, they become a form of emotional expression, helping fans reflect their personal values and emotions.

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Hourglass Cosmetics opens world-exclusive beauty experience in Selfridges new Beauty Hall

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Artistically balancing a singular, high-contrast marble, the architectural form of the new cosmetics counter design combines unexpected angles and cantilevered intersections with interplays of light. Visually arresting, and designed to standout.

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First Nations fashion design can be a powerful method of healing

Inside Retail

Around the world, fashion researchers, designers and artists are exploring the links between clothing, adornment and wellbeing. In Australia, there is a rise of designers and artists creating and fashioning painful Protectionist-era clothing on the runway and in the galleries. Often, garments were forms of payment and punishment.

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Bally Unveils A New London Flagship on Regent Street, Celebrating its 170-Year Heritage

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A prevalent design theme centres around London clay, which forms the bedrock of the Thames underground to the building blocks of the city’s iconic landmarks above ground. Later this year, the store will exhibit sculptural pieces by London-based artist Zuza Mengham. Nicolas Girotto, Bally CEO.

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Lvly’s Soniya Cooper on customer-conscious marketing, love and retail

Inside Retail

Bonds and Lvly have partnered to celebrate love in all forms this Valentines Day and are encouraging consumers to think small; with everyday gestures not extravagant proclamations of love. Lvlys Thoughtful Marketing Movement was formed back in 2021 and its so great to see so many other brands doing the same.

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