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First Nations artists, Pride and mental health: Volley talks collabs

Inside Retail

Australian shoe company Volley has recently completed its Walk in their Shoes collaboration with First Nations artists and the National Gallery of Australia as part of its commitment to partner with organisations on projects that reflect its values. The showcase enabled the artists involved to illustrate what it’s like to walk in their shoes.

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Berlei bra design is cultural appropriation, Aboriginal artists say

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A bra design competition that was supposed to raise money to help those affected by breast cancer has instead resulted in lingerie brand Berlei being accused of cultural appropriation after it chose a design featuring Aboriginal symbols created by a non-Indigenous artist as one of the winners. Berlei later confirmed she was not.

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Stronger together: Behind Supercheap Auto’s inaugural First Nations range

Inside Retail

Supercheap Auto has joined forces with Warlukurlangu Artists on a new range of interior vehicle accessories, with the collaboration said to be the initial step as the brand seeks to build closer ties with First Nations People moving forward.

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The Adoption of Pop-Up Stores by Luxury Brands

Retail Focus

This event served as a catalyst for the popularisation of pop-up retail, captivating large brands like AT&T, Levi Strauss, and Motorola, who recognised the potential of these temporary stores to engage young demographics in innovative ways.

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The Iconic launches First Nations fashion incubator program

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Fashion designers, jewellery and accessory designers, graphic artists, and textile artists from various backgrounds and generations are eligible for the program. The 2023 Incubator Program was created as a prototype to establish the tone for young creatives.

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A David v Goliath showdown unfolds: Emerging toy company defying industry titans

Inside Retail

Learn more “City Beach Australia has recently built a strong relationship with BMS Brands,” explains Reece Foster, menswear accessory buyer at City Beach Australia. “We With products meticulously crafted to spark imagination and engage the senses, Magic Sensory promises to captivate young minds and foster developmental growth.

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How the return of the Victoria’s Secret fashion show could create “brand heat”

Inside Retail

As part of this, the retailer went to four cities and spotlighted five artists in each city. The artists created a handful of looks for The Tour, which were pulled together for a 90-minute film, which Victoria’s Secret described as “part documentary, part fashion fantasy”. “Time will tell.”

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