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The Co-Opt Club: Cotton On launches initiative to support emerging artists

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Cotton On has launched The Co-Opt Club program with Universal Music Group to showcase the work of up-and-coming Australian artists through fashion. Pieces by Tylah Saunders, a Gunditijmara artist, are inspired by the coastal landscapes of his hometown in South Australia, the ocean, representing a connection to self, culture and home.

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Off White, Louis Vuitton artistic designer Virgil Abloh passes away

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Virgil Abloh, artistic director at LVMH, Louis Vuitton and Off White, has passed away. In 2013, he founded Off White, and became the Men’s Artistic Director of Louis Vuitton in 2018. He also partnered and collaborated with artists and brands outside of the fashion space, from designing album covers to Kanye West, to furniture for Ikea.

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Shein sued for US$100 million by artist over ‘stolen’ design

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An American freelance artist has sued Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein for US$100 million, alleging the company copied her artwork without permission. She further related accounts of four other artists who discovered their artistic works had been used on products being sold by Shein online.

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T2 teams up with local Australian artists to launch teaware range

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Last year, the Australian company challenged artists to design a mug that represented their version of a “brighter, more positive future”. Alongside our creative lead, Matt Larkin, we reviewed every submission in great detail to select these four artists and their incredible creations.”

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Gucci appoints Demna Gvasalia as creative director

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Gucci has named Demna Gvasalia as its new artistic director, effective July, following the departure of Sabato De Sarno. Known as Demna, he has been the artistic director at Balenciaga since 2015 and was responsible for introducing streetwear to the luxury brand’s portfolio.

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Why Redbubble is under pressure to reassure artists, investors ahead of AGM

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With the artists that power the platform under financial pressure from a new fee structure, and some investors questioning Hosking’s ability to navigate the business’ challenges, all eyes are on its upcoming annual general meeting. Redbubble also introduced a system that divides artists into three distinct tiers: Standard, Premium and Pro.

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Adairs, Aboriginal artists Cungelella Art create new collection

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Further reading: ‘A good thing for inclusion’: Adairs launches Indigenous collaboration The post Adairs, Aboriginal artists Cungelella Art create new collection appeared first on Inside Retail. The kids and nursery collection includes the rainbow as a “sign of hope” and night stars when camping out in the bush.

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