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Nike, Serena and the push for diversity in design

Inside Retail

In 2019, Williams announced a new initiative with her long-time sponsor Nike to promote diversity in design. When I go into a design studio, I want to see everyone at the table and involved: someone who looks like me, my dad, my husband. But when you think about who was designing them, [it was] white, middle-aged men,” Lebon said. .

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How ‘ugly’ orthopaedic shoe company Birkenstock created a brand worth billions

Inside Retail

The Birkenstock family used the new technology to design and develop footwear with contoured insoles to give flexible arch support for improved foot health. Birkenstock’s collaborations with high-end designers like Dior and Manolo Blahnik have also boosted its brand equity. billion in 2006. billion in 2021 and Crocs at US$1.15

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Fabric arches divide Jonathan Simkhai store in SoHo by Aruliden

Dezeen

Design agency Aruliden has created a retail space for fashion brand Jonathan Simkhai in New York City , translating cut-out shapes from its clothing into architectural partitions and furniture. At various sizes and heights, these beige-toned units form a flexible display system that can be moved around when needed.

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Bricks envelop inside and outside of New Delhi showroom by Renesa

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Indian studio Renesa has used earthy-hued masonry to form the entire facade and interior of a brick manufacturer's showroom in New Delhi. Renesa designed the showroom as a celebration of the humble brick, which the studio describes as the "most resilient fundamental of construction". Products are also displayed on brick plinths.

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Not just Gwyneth and Succession: How the economy is driving quiet luxury

Inside Retail

As described by the wardrobe designer on Succession , “money talks, wealth whispers”. This had a direct impact on fashion as designers and luxury brands translated the demand for discreet luxury onto the runway. For years, a distinct marker between ‘new money’ and ‘old money’ was how people spent their money.

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Matthew Yokobosky Announced as the Recipient of the 2022 Markopoulos Award in a Milestone Year

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A group of creatives gathered to commemorate a legacy, an evolution, and a movement toward an all-inclusive world of design. The Ralph Pucci showroom, curated with exquisite luxury furniture, fine art and cutting-edge designs, was the venue for the event.

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A new sensorial dialogue between men and things with Giovanni Levanti

Design Wanted

Immediately recognised and appreciated, his work was exhibited in “12 New Memphis” and renowned design brands such as Cassina, Edra e Campeggi began including his projects in their own catalogues. How did your journey in architecture and design begin? ” Addicted to product design? Who is Giovanni Levanti?