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Marina Willer, Ilse Crawford among 2021 Royal Designers for Industry

Design Week

Pentagram partner Marina Willer and interior designer Isle Crawford are among those who have been appointed as Royal Designers for Industry. At any one time, only 200 designers can hold the position, and in its 83-year history, the award has recognised a diverse, extensive and rolling cohort of UK designers.

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Ardent UK expands portfolio with acquisition of The Royal Exchange in the City of London

Retail Focus

The Ardent Companies UK (“Ardent UK”), the acquisitive subsidiary of US-based real estate investment and asset management firm The Ardent Companies, has completed its acquisition of the retail element of The Royal Exchange in the City of London from Oxford Properties. million sq ft. Richard Benson, managing director of Ardent UK.

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Burgers and podcast booths: Morris Moor brings city vibes to the suburbs

Inside Retail

Cult burger chain Royal Stacks and pastry supplier Penny for Pound are among the old tobacco factory’s newest tenants, which also include leading brewpub Stomping Ground, iconic furniture retailers Schots Home Emporium and Satara, and co-working and co-warehousing space Clik Collective. The suburbs in contrast are booming.

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Kikki.K GM Lisa Gorman talks brand purpose, design and what’s next

Inside Retail

Launched in 1999, she was the brand’s creative director until December 2021. Before starting her career in design, Gorman worked as a nurse in the blood collection department on the kidney transplant unit at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. out of administration in October 2021. IR: What inspires your designs?

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Creative Retail Awards Shortlist 2021

Retail Focus

The Awards recognise and reward innovation and excellence in retail design and experience from around the world. The winners and highly commended entries will be announced at a unique awards ceremony to be held at Proud Embankment on 14th October 2021. Store Design of the Year. In Collaboration with: Unibox and Grapes Design.

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Loupe launches its flagship boutique at centre:mk in Milton Keynes

Retail Focus

It will also showcase several one-off pieces with rare, coloured gemstones and striking modern designs. Other jewellery brands that can be found in the boutique are Mikimoto, Gucci Fine Jewellery, Hearts on Fire and Royal Asscher diamonds. Loupe will also introduce a luxury e-commerce proposition for online purchases later in the year.

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Five up-and-coming Korean fashion brands to have on your radar

Inside Retail

It’s a cold early morning at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul, yet hundreds come out dressed to the nines in hopes of getting snapped by the international street photographers that have descended in South Korea. Much of Seo’s success has direct links to K-Pop and entertainment industry. It’s a kind of scene,” Seo explained.

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