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Glossier Seattle store features mossy mushroom-covered mound

Dezeen

Beside the storefront's large windows, the form of a terraced hill is evoked by a stack of flat thin cushions upholstered in various green textiles and leathers. 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 We have been working with the same families for the past 10 years.

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First look: V&A’s 1900-Now gallery brings “the history of design to life”

Design Week

Black graphic designer Thomas Miller, based in Chicago, US until his death in 2012, is also featured. The chair features a recycled fabric which forms a rope-like seat. Miller designed for 7up in the 1970s, when the fizzy drink was hoping to rival Coca-Cola for sales.

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Partisans sculpts limestone facade for Rolex boutique in Toronto

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Limestone panels affixed to the building's exterior are shaped to echo the forms and textures of the brand's watches. Niches are integrated into the stonework to house cove lighting that washes over the curvaceous forms at night, yet the junctions between the stone and the glass were trickiest to detail, according to Pica-Limbaseanu.

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First look: V&A’s 1900-Now gallery brings “the history of design to life”

Design Week

Black graphic designer Thomas Miller, based in Chicago, US until his death in 2012, is also featured. The chair features a recycled fabric which forms a rope-like seat. Miller designed for 7up in the 1970s, when the fizzy drink was hoping to rival Coca-Cola for sales.

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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. Founded in 2012, lingerie label Neiwai (meaning ‘inside and outside’) is another direct-to-consumer label that began online. CASE STUDY : Neiwai.

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