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Bottega Veneta creative director Matthieu Blazy combines glass bricks and walnut for first store

Dezeen

Glass bricks feature on the walls, floors and ceilings of the store Walnut wood panels frame the textured glass blocks. A spiral staircase leads to a second floor The woven pattern is echoed in the carving of walnut tables and columns. Wool carpets and mirrored clothes rails complete the interior scheme for the open-plan space.

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Influence of culture on design

Design Middleeast

The challenge lies in balancing authenticity and global appeal, ensuring the design resonates with a diverse audience while maintaining cultural integrity. This involves a delicate balance of incorporating cultural elements in a way that is both respectful and authentic, avoiding superficial or tokenistic approaches.

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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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Upgrade your privacy and transform your surroundings with Contra Vision® Reeded Glass Film™

Contra

This adhesive-backed clear film offers a subtle texture resembling the appearance of reeds or bamboo. Featuring a 13mm wide fluted pattern, this design allows natural light to filter through while preventing outsiders from peering in. It allows natural light to enter the space while safeguarding privacy for patients or clients.

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Crocs strengthens its foothold in “ugly fashion” with latest product launch

Inside Retail

Ugly fashion connotes clashing patterns, clunky or seemingly random details, and a louder-than-life presence, and its rising popularity has relevance for the mainstream apparel industry at large. Crocs has been at the forefront of the ugly shoe trend and continues to prevail as a poster brand.

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

Retail Focus

Fabric textures can influence the perception of colors, so creative visual merchandising concepts select and combine different fabrics with building a story for retailers. Inviting textural materials, including leather, paper, velvet, and microfiber, helps engage affluent shoppers and show the artisan value of the luxury brand. .

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Elevate Your Space: Introducing Our New Privacy Window Film Collection

Contra

Frosted Film: Frosted window film is perfect for those seeking a delicate balance between privacy and natural light. The decorative 13mm wide fluted pattern creates a visual barrier, making it suitable for a range of applications.

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