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Why third spaces are the retail trend to tap into in 2025

Inside Retail

If 2024 was all about pop-ups , in 2025, it would appear that retailers are leaning into third spaces. Whether through design, curated menus, or experiences, these spaces help communicate a brands narrative while also addressing digital fatigue and noise from the cluttered platform online. The idea of a third space in retail isnt new.

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

Design Boom

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

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Artbox reinvents retail with immersive experiences in Singapore 

Inside Retail

Over the years, the festival has evolved to prioritise artistic accessibility and community-driven engagement, ensuring its relevance and impact for audiences across generations. Beyond its artistic focus, Artbox also features over 90 food vendors, including Bangkoks renowned After You dessert chain.

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Berlei bra design is cultural appropriation, Aboriginal artists say

Inside Retail

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. Berlei later confirmed she was not.

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Westfield backs #letsdolondonbetter campaign to support the nation’s talented artists

Retail Focus

In an effort to hero talent from across the nation, and to support the arts industry as London re-opens, Westfield is backing a campaign by artist Laura Nevill entitled #LetsDoLondonBetter , which aims to raise profiles for local artists and generate support across the UK for creative communities to flourish.

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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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