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How social commerce platform Smthgood is reinventing eco-fashion in Asia

Inside Retail

Essentially, creators get rewarded with Smthgood “coins” for expressing their style by creating and sharing lookbooks within the platform and on social media, or by winning themed lookbook competitions. Lookbooks are also mini storefronts that users can buy items from.

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Harrods unveils ‘Emerging Designers: China’ pop-up

Retail Focus

Following Harrods successful return to Shanghai Fashion Week with ‘The Harrods Hive’, a concept that focused on building stronger connections across the luxury industry in China, Harrods is proud to announce the unveiling of an inaugural pop-up focused on young Chinese design.

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Belles Hot Chicken talks crowdfunding campaign and global growth plans

Inside Retail

Jenner-Leuthart said that Belles had been considering the crowdfunding concept for a few years, but the timing is now right – with a new location set to open in Adelaide early next year. It has also amassed a significant social media following, with over 45,000 followers on Instagram.

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How Japanese vintage chain Safari is bringing new life to pre-loved clothing

Inside Retail

Safari, a popular second-hand clothing store in Japan , has launched a new campaign and e-commerce concept, “Second Life”, to encourage more people to participate in buying and selling pre-loved fashion. He said the team also hopes to use social media and other means to reach people who are into fast fashion.

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Pop-up Stores: Elevating Luxury Brands’ Experience Value

Retail Focus

One avenue that has gained significant traction is the concept of pop-up stores. These ephemeral retail spaces offer a unique platform for luxury brands to captivate their audience and deliver a heightened sense of luxury through carefully curated themes, aesthetics, products, events, and communications.

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As France weighs fast-fashion ban, is the circular economy the future of retail?

Inside Retail

But, with an aggressive spend on social media, they are hard to ignore. They describe their business as, “A showroom filled with pre-loved designer clothing and accessories where carefully curated designer pieces are taken on consignment.” Well, some are already tapping into this trend.

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Crafting luxury brand narratives through popup stores

Retail Focus

With the customers’ increased demand for novelty and uniqueness, brands could be inclined to present concepts that meet their needs. Moreover, brands could encourage customers and visitors to actively participate and share their experiences through social media. Crafting brand narratives through pop-up stores.