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

Inside Retail

According to Liu, the process of creating new characters and product lines involves four key elements: Artist discovery: Pop Mart actively seeks out emerging and established artists through platforms like art shows and international events, identifying unique talents whose work resonates emotionally with local and global audiences.

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Lee in global collaboration with artist Jean-Michel Basquiat

Inside Retail

Jeans retailer Lee has partnered with artist Jean-Michel Basquiat to launch a global collection blending legendary denim and art in styles for both men and women. The post Lee in global collaboration with artist Jean-Michel Basquiat appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. Prices range from $65 to $220.

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Queen Victoria Market to ban sale of inauthentic Indigenous products

Inside Retail

“Selling inauthentic products isn’t just disrespectful to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and dishonest to customers, it also undercuts Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses and legitimate artists who are trading in authentic items and trying to make a living,” said Liacos.

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5 digital artists and designers you need to follow on Instagram

Design Wanted

Since the beginning of the digital age and with the rise of the metaverse today – the lines demarcating art have become increasingly blurred leading creatives […]. The post 5 digital artists and designers you need to follow on Instagram appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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. Wedding Stories from Queensland.

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King Charles III, Peppa Pig and Wallace & Gromit help drive strong Christmas trading at Battersea Power Station as festive sales grow 13.4%

Retail Focus

The non-stop line-up of over 25 large-scale events and more than 100 brand activations hosted throughout 2024 attracted record visitors to Battersea Power Station across the year. An exciting line up of new British and international brands are also set to open in early 2025, including childrens clothing brand Lindex, On Running, R.W.

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Onitsuka Tiger Opens its World’s Largest Flagship Store on London’s Regent Street

Retail Focus

This London Flagship is the first store in the world to offer the entire Onitsuka Tiger lineup in a single establishment, from the contemporary and heritage collections to the NIPPON MADE series rich in craftsmanship as well as the luxury THE ONITSUKA line. The 9,300 square feet (approx. The 9,300 square feet (approx.

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