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LVMH takes control of Off-White

Inside Retail

The US designer, entrepreneur, and DJ – who has held the role of artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear for three years – has committed to work with LVMH on new luxury fashion projects across multiple categories. Abloh founded Milan-based Off-White in 2012.

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How Chinese toy giant Pop Mart thinks local, dominates global

Inside Retail

The gender balance of Pop Mart customers is split 70:30 towards women, and the majority of purchasers are aged 16 to 35. Around 2012, Wang had already recognised the popularity of toys in his stores. The balance is sourced from local artists in each market the company enters. But not now.

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How Aussie gumboot brand Merry People is taking on industry giants

Inside Retail

Melbourne-based gumboot label Merry People was born in 2012 after founder Danielle Holloway found the that she couldn’t find a pair of gumboots suitable to her needs. DH: It’s more of a personal thing, but I became a mum, and learning to balance being a founder and CEO and a mum has been a bit of a challenge.

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How Bo & Luca’s founder navigated warfare whilst remaining true to her purpose

Inside Retail

After officially launching in 2012, Pittman recently opened Bo & Luca’s first store in Brisbane, Australia, after years of building its global presence. How do you balance honouring tradition and embracing modernity in your collections? Here’s how we balance these two elements. They are skilled and trained artisans.

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A new sensorial dialogue between men and things with Giovanni Levanti

Design Wanted

Always interested in the artistic avant-garde movements and radical design, why focus on renewing domestic comfort? The Artistic Avant-gardes and the Radical Design , subsequently, were decisive for my professional development. “ Nativo washbasin for Azzurra Ceramica, 2012 – ©Fabrizio Faedda.

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VMSD’s 2021 Designer Dozen: Future Proofing

VMS

That’s why in 2012 we created VMSD’s annual Designer Dozen awards program to recognize retail’s rising stars, ages 35 and under, who are making their mark on an industry that is poised on the cusp of reinvention. Plus, it’s always such a treat when your work and your hobby have the opportunity to intersect. Gamma Photography, Costa Mesa, CA.

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