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

Retail Focus

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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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. Why do you think this is?

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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. The inherent unpredictability of these items replicates the thrill of receiving an unanticipated gift. Emerging markets Global expansion is now a major growth driver for the business.

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Balenciaga designer, CEO apologise for ad campaign

Inside Retail

“I want to personally apologise for the wrong artistic choice of concept for the gifting campaign with the kids,” said creative director Demna Gvasalia, known as Demna, in a message posted on Instagram. The storm over the campaign led reality television star Kim Kardashian to review her ties with the label.

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How This is Not a Toy Store is bringing the art toy movement to Australia

Inside Retail

Dinsdale and Fletcher Anderson, the concept began as the three toy designers were looking to forge a community of like-minded artists and enthusiasts who recognised and appreciated toys as a form of artistic expression. Because of the size of the artwork [it] can be given as gifts to other people. “To

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Design Week’s Christmas gift guide for designers

Design Week

Designed to make an iPad screen look and feel like real paper, the PaperLike is supposed to be perfect for “graphic artists, designers, and any creative who yearns for the feel of paper but the ease of an iPad.” Artist socks – Chatty Feet – £8.00 (pictured above).

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Why global retail stores should lean into localism

Inside Retail

It began with deep immersion in the locality, and from that came ideas such as the four three-metre-high pavilions, inspired by the traditional Dai Pai dongs of Hong Kong food market stalls, which form the centrepiece of the store and will act as an ever-changing showcase of artists and merchandise. If you can make it there.

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