Author: Tim
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And the Brand played on…merchandise and music in several movements.
And the Brand played on…merchandise and music in several movements. Whether composing displays or composing ditties, coordinating the blues, or singing them, the artistic side of retail life has invariably struggled to make its musical ends meet. “Art for Art’s Sake Money for God’s sake” are a relevant, if somewhat dated testament to…
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Fender Casting: Vendor-Varvatos in the Stratosphere
Jon Varvatos lays its musical card on the multi-channel table. Cool by association as the brand immerses itself in the world of music. Green Day collaborate on fashion campaigns whilst Paul Weller performs exclusively in the Bowery Store. What the retailer lacks in genuine personality is more than made up for as it rubs up…
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Varvatos Momentus : A Genus Genius
New York is awash with John Varvatos, from Converse collaborations to the distressed corners of Bloomingdales. However on the eastside of the city discover the brand in its natural habitat lurking to surprise anyone passing The Bowery. The store is a temple to Rock ‘n’ Roll evoking the steamy atmospheres of underground clubs and crowded…
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High Drama at John Lewis: Exeter Pinterest Gallery
John Lewis Exeter Five floors of experimental retail in a multi-channel world lands in the quiet city of Exeter. The store is a hybrid concept, laying as it does between the traditional department store and the specialists home stores of the brand. The format lives for hotspots and focal points driving traffic and excitement between…
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West Elm – Labs of Love: Where Style Begins at Home
Fashion comes & goes, but style last forever. An intrinsic part of the West Elm proposition is the Design Lab in every store from New York to old London Town. And with an assortment built on timeless beauty combined with current looks and the latest materials why wouldn’t you trust West Elm to transform your…
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From mighty West Elm Cardboard Creativity Grows
Poor workmen blame their tools, but the toolshop department in West Elm is a testament to the cardboard craftsmen that toil behind the scenes. Simplicity and integrity are the trademarks of the boxes that house everything from saucepans to sauce spoons. Essential to all great packaging is the ability to see what’s inside without the…
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Raw Refined Refreshed: DM at its UnDoctored Best
Dr Martens: A brand blended to perfection. New initiatives and collaborations add different dimensions to the celebrated boot brand. Brutus fashion evokes the spirit of a bygone age, tattoo adds new and fascinating features to stereotypical styles, whilst Agyness Deyn’s designs add bows, beauty and frivolity to the famous features. Many paths followed to the…
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Mighty Martens: Straying Off the Beaten Track
It is no easy “feet” to keep a clear direction for a powerful brand identity, and also maximise opportunities for the product away from its safety zone. Dr Martens illustrates intelligent imagination as its collection strays into dress shoes, formal shoes and casual boots whilst maintaining its distinct style and rawness. Classic silhouettes are re-incarnated…
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Polarizing Opinion: RayBan’s Interactive Experiences
Function or Fashion – The Rayban site cuts through the murk to herald on of the worlds strongest brands. The world’s most desirable sunglass brand wades in with interactive films and imagery to explain and demonstrate the power and benefit of its polarizing lenses. The user can not only control the view, and the angle…
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The House that Jack Built: Simple Style from John Lewis
In a yellow nod towards the modern kings of contemporary living John Lewis continues to expand and promote its House range of simple, stylish home products that won’t break the budget. The collection now stands at 800 items from furniture and lighting to home decor, bathroom, bedroom, home office and kitchen. With a stylishly simple…
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