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Norm Architects balances "richness and restraint" in refresh of Alsterhaus' menswear department

Dezeen

"A department store is a visually busy place and we realized early in the process that the design needed to be pared down and clear conceptually - ruling out strong patterns and ornamentation," said Sofie Thorning, associate partner at Norm Architects. "We Photography is by Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen of Norm Architects.

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Influence of culture on design

Design Middleeast

By collaborating with local artisans and incorporating indigenous materials and art forms, designers like Firas ensure that each project resonates with the culture of its location. The challenge lies in balancing authenticity and global appeal, ensuring the design resonates with a diverse audience while maintaining cultural integrity.

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How Australian designer Daniel Avakian is reimagining the runway

Inside Retail

The range strikes a fearless balance between the underground grunge scene and world-class couture. With the fly-through video fading in the background, the graphics switched to a moody animated pattern and the runway show began. Many garments from the collection featured as digital fashion in the store. Fashion weeks’ future.

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The OWO’s identity is inspired by the destination’s wartime past

Design Week

The work – which includes a logotype, bespoke typeface and Morse code-inspired graphic pattern – is inspired by the central London building’s heritage. In the 60s, the newly-formed Ministry of Defence took over the site and it acquired the name Old War Office. “People search for authenticity” [link].

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Choosing the Best Materials for Visual Merchandising Concepts in Luxury Retail Stores

Retail Focus

Metal has a broad application of surface effects and metallic tones formed through various methods such as electroplating and coating that bring a wow factor to the visual display. In addition to applying themed patterns on luxury goods, luxury brands also infuse them into window concepts’ narratives.

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How Taroob is leveraging tradition to create a modern luxury Indian brand

Inside Retail

Kalamkari was on the verge of disappearing due to the complexity of the patterns and the lack of skilled craftsmen, but Taroob is helping to revive this art form, and its skilled artisans are keeping the legacy of Kalamkari alive and well. A major part of Taroob’s success is its use of Kalamkari and Kashmiri embroidery techniques.

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Crickets and Japanese kimonos inspire the Meisen collection’s colourful geometries

Design Wanted

The feathered edges of each colour wave created by the natural wood grain resemble the shimmering, almost vibrating, patterns of the weft and warp in Ikat weaving , which are used to produce Meisen fabric,” Wood explains.

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