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How Australian designer Daniel Avakian is reimagining the runway

Inside Retail

Inspired by the 1982 film Blade Runner , Daniel Avakian’s Tears in the Rain collection incorporates his signature bespoke tailoring and couture pieces, mixed with ’90s Sydney graffiti art, carried by a strong colour palette of greens, navy, black and pops of red. Many garments from the collection featured as digital fashion in the store.

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Welcome to Asia’s coolest new stores

Inside Retail

Gentle Monster reimagines Beijing flagship store. The second floor displays art installations of the later stages of ‘The Revolution’ and showcases Gentle Monster’s latest collections. Meanwhile, iconic patterns from the brand heavily feature in the space, including black lace and animal prints.

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Heart Made: new label weaves Thai design into Australian fashion

Inside Retail

He was inspired by the ancient Thai art of hand weaving, which his ancestors spent thousands of years perfecting. I had always been drawn to the art of fashion – the colours, textures, patterns, shapes and boundless space to push boundaries. It is an art form that I love and often inspires me heavily,” he stressed.

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Lamborghini, Gaggenau and Firetti Contemporary host event at Lamborghini Showroom

Design Middleeast

Lamborghini, Firetti Contemporary, and Gaggenau unite in a celebration of excellence, blending the sophistication of Lamborghini with the cultural richness of art and spirituality during Ramadan. This event brings together luxury, art, and cultural celebration, creating memories that surpass the ordinary.

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Renowned Savile Row menswear brand unveils ‘The House of Richard James’

Retail Focus

The 2,500 sq ft store and workspace located on Clifford Street, directly opposite the brand’s Savile Row store, has been reimagined as a three-storey temple to beautifully crafted ready-to-wear and bespoke tailoring. The basement will contain the house’s state-of-the-art workshop space.

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Studio Verbaan’s Minimal Marquetry is like a giant wooden puzzle

Design Wanted

Here, the two combine in striking forms defined by their interlocking forms that create patterns and shapes in unexpected ways. Each design is handmade by Jordi Verbaan , where he starts with selecting carefully individual boards, matched for color, grain pattern and structural integrity.

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Kate Spade CEO & brand president on creating social impact through collaboration

Inside Retail

LF: The Autumn 2024 collection, debuted during February New York Fashion Week, celebrates the brand’s iconic DNA and reimagines heritage brand codes, delivering a fresh take on vibrant colours, abstract prints, and seasonal layering, all with a nod to the brand’s signature charm and wit. These types of collaborations amplify this.