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Off White, Louis Vuitton artistic designer Virgil Abloh passes away

Inside Retail

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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The LOOKNOW Xintiandi Flagship combines artistic studio with home comforts

Retail Focus

The “Space Object” installed in the window exhibition area transforms the front area of the store into a flexible space, providing the possibility of future collaboration with other brands and artists for pop-ups, installation displays, and media shows. Abandoned pipes were rearranged and turned into racks for handbags.

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Isern Serra turns renderings into reality to form pink Moco Concept Store in Barcelona

Dezeen

Design studio Isern Serra has transformed a computer-generated image by digital artist Six N Five into a rose-coloured retail space for the Moco Museum in Barcelona. Situated in Barcelona's El Born neighbourhood, the Moco Museum exclusively exhibits the work of modern artists such as Damien Hirst , Kaws , Yayoi Kusama and Jeff Koons.

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How artist Jason Krugman turns power into striking light sculptures

Design Wanted

Jason Krugman’s mesmerizing light sculptures feature wire mesh forms studded with thousands of hand-soldered LED bulbs. We know it’s hard to believe but before he mastered the art of light, New york-based artist Jason Krugman worked in investment banking. Why focus on sculptural lighting?

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Shein to launch fashion, music and lifestyle experience

Inside Retail

“We strongly believe that fashion and music are both powerful forms of self-expression, and when blended, can create a symphony of personal style. Shein strives to enhance the overall festival and experience, leaving a lasting impression on attendees.”

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How This is Not a Toy Store is bringing the art toy movement to Australia

Inside Retail

Dinsdale and Fletcher Anderson, the concept began as the three toy designers were looking to forge a community of like-minded artists and enthusiasts who recognised and appreciated toys as a form of artistic expression. The store is also branching into zines, comics and other pop-culture themes that are connected to toys.

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Blobby sculpture functions as cash desk inside Rains' Aarhus boutique

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Rainwear brand Rains has juxtaposed minimalist restraint with free-form contemporary artworks inside its revamped flagship store in Aarhus , Denmark. Display cases are formed from industrial materials such as stainless steel and glass, chosen for its transparent qualities. The photography is by Rains.