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Glossier Seattle store features mossy mushroom-covered mound

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Fungi have an astonishing ability to grow and thrive in the most unlikely places and we wanted to bring that phenomenon to life in our design concept," said the design team. On the exterior, doors and window trims are painted a dark blush hue to match the Glossier logo and contrast the building's cream brickwork.

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Meet Bo & Luca, the Australian couture bridal brand with a global presence

Inside Retail

Building a bridal business without losing the luxe boho essence Bo & Luca officially launched in 2012, but the idea was born in 2010 when Pittman was living in Dubai. In contrast, many Bo & Luca dresses cost upwards of $6000. “We

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Deniz Aktay and the potential of hyper-realistic furniture renders

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Aktay graduated in Architecture and Urban Planning from the University of Stuttgart in 2012 and while he might be an up-and-coming designer, he’s already established himself as a furniture rendering superstar. In my opinion, this contrast qualifies for a good visualisation.”. How is CGI transforming product design?

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Glossier’s Los Angeles store takes cues from Hollywood studios

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Pink is our brand colour, and though the shade varies per store based on what fits the space and concept best, we always include it in our palette," the team said. In the centre of the room is a circular "wet bar" wrapped in brushed aluminium – a material meant to contrast with the store's plastered walls.

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How Chinese toy giant Pop Mart thinks local, dominates global

Inside Retail

When Chinese collectables retailer Pop Mart launched a pop-up store at London Westfield in January of last year to test its concept in the UK, it expected the Asian diaspora to be its largest potential market demographic. Pop Mart, which describes itself as an “art toy store”, might seem an unusual concept to a Western consumer.

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Proudly made in China: How Chinese consumers are reclaiming domestic brands

Inside Retail

Bain & Co reported growth in luxury-goods spending falling from 7 per cent in 2012 to 2 per cent the following year, with Western luxury brands in particular taking a hit. First opened in 2017, Nio aimed to design an experience beyond just selling a car through its exclusive lounge concepts and on-site perks. CASE STUDY : Neiwai.

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