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Kivari, born in a market, opens two more stores

Inside Retail

The Bondi Boutique is created to mirror Kivari’s ethos, with neutral tones, organic textures, and natural materials providing a modern and inviting ambience. Kivari, founded in 2014 by Kirstin-Lee Keysers, offers coastal-inspired designs that merge feminine, elevated trends with craftsmanship.

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Al-Jawad Pike creates marble "immersive experience" for APL's Soho flagship in NYC

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The textured display plinths were developed with a bespoke fabricator based in New York, who CNC-carved the forms. The studio incorporated various other materials into the scheme such as textured sprayed plaster on the walls, Romano travertine for the floor, and champagne-coloured anodised aluminium for the display boxes. "At

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Can Gen Z intimates brand Parade maintain its cult status post-acquisition?

Inside Retail

In January, P&G Beauty acquired Mielle Organics, a textured haircare brand founded by husband and wife team Melvin and Monique Rodriguez in 2014.

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BLUE Architecture Studio inserts rustic cabin into Hangzhou furniture store

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The spatial design revolves around the materiality of the interior, natural texture and artisan craftsmanship, reflecting Lost & Found's philosophy of art and daily life.". The natural and rough texture of the washed stone walls provides a soft and warm atmosphere.". "The Partitions help to give the space a maze-like quality. "We

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Gary Card redesigns London's LN-CC store with orange tunnel and LED-lit club

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We've brought back the orange from the first tunnel; the white is a nod to the second version from 2014." So MDF, perspex, wood and concrete – I sought to take small cues from the original while innovating with a refreshed lens exploring the interplay between texture, colour and materials within the newly imagined rooms."

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Ten Foster + Partners-designed Apple Stores

Dezeen

Apple has been working with Foster + Partners since 2014, when the technology company and architecture studio initiated its almost decade-long relationship to complete a retail location in Istanbul, Turkey. It was enclosed by two eight-metre-high glass walls that allow light to flood the double-height interior.

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Has Barbie become an icon of diversity?

Design Wanted

In 2016, Mattel introduced a line of diverse Barbie dolls which took two years to perfect because of new moulds, new skin colours and new hair textures. In 2012, 2013, and 2014, worldwide gross sales for Barbie decreased. In the last decade, Mattel has tackled underrepresentation too , rolling out various models in quick succession.

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