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Nike x Louis Vuitton sneaker exhibition honours Abloh’s steps towards unity

Inside Retail

Louis Vuitton brought this major project of Abloh’s to the public in the most authentic way possible: through story, art and imagination. The globes symbolise unifying people, something Abloh consistently weaved into his art and initiatives. Abloh said the Nike Air Force 1 was “a cultural symbol in its own right”.

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Heriot-Watt: Embracing Heritage in Designing Spaces

Design Middleeast

For instance, the design of Dubai’s Museum of the Future incorporates elements of art and poetry through Arabic calligraphy on its exterior. These inscriptions, featuring quotes about the future from the prime minister, serve a dual purpose. They are engineered windows, blending aesthetics with functionality in a dynamic manner.

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What would a $715 million AFL stadium mean for Tasmanian retail?

Inside Retail

The announcement was to be a moment of unity and celebration for the football-mad state, which currently has a partnership with the Hawthorn Football Club. The government is also proposing an urban renewal project, injecting funds into a new arts, entertainment, and sports precinct from Macquarie Point through to crown land at Regatta Point.

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Beyond the polo field: USPA’s bold move in world’s most populous nation

Inside Retail

Our ‘Iconic Legends’ campaign embodies the brand’s DNA of unity and togetherness,” Suri told Inside Retail. “USPA is a warm, casual and approachable democratic brand that brings people together. This is at the heart of our brand.

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How fine jewellery brand Carrie K is elevating the customer experience

Inside Retail

She delved into the art of marrying time-honoured motifs with the allure of modern, covetable designs. We chose the lotus to represent this wish because in Mandarin, the word lotus (荷 花, hé huā) sounds phonetically similar to harmony (和谐 hé xié), embodying that wish for unity and peace,” she elaborated.

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Scotch & Soda reveals Amsterdam-inspired rebrand and store redesign

Design Week

“By focusing on the symbolic meaning of unity represented by the ‘&’, the brand is now able to connect its purpose more simply and effectively back to its brand identity,” Simonds adds. There is also a dedicated family changing room with an interactive art wall and a series of laughing mirrors for children.

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Embracing heritage in designing spaces

Design Middleeast

For instance, the design of Dubai’s Museum of the Future incorporates elements of art and poetry through Arabic calligraphy on its exterior. These inscriptions, featuring quotes about the future from the prime minister, serve a dual purpose. They are engineered windows, blending aesthetics with functionality in a dynamic manner.

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