Bringing building bricks back to retail: a trend in every sector

Bricks previously only used for buildings have become a decorative element in interiors, whereas in the 20th century, some of the most famous architects chose this material for their construction, such as Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Khan. Forgotten since, brick is coming back to retail thanks to interior designers and new natural design techniques.

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Brows: the new beauty trend

After eyes, lips and nails, it is time to take care of your brows. While they may seem obsolete, they are nonetheless indispensable to the harmony of our face. We take a closer look at the new aesthetic innovations to groom our eyebrow arches.

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Plaxtil: when textiles become eco-friendly plastics

The textile industry is the second most polluting in the world. On the basis of this alarming assessment, two manufacturers from Châtelleraudais have developed a revolutionary process for turning used textiles into “Plaxtil”, a composite material that can replace plastic.

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Bottega Veneta comes to Miami

Bottega Veneta has opened its brand new store in Miami’s Design District, designed by Daniel Lee, the House’s creative director. Blending Miami’s creative dynamism with the more traditional feel of Montebello – where the company has a workshop located in an 18th-century country house – the store plays on contrasts and becomes a highly Instagrammable setting for the Italian brand. 

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Sézane's dazzling success

It’s hard not to have heard of Sézane, the fashion label born online in 2013 that has shaken up the French retail market in the space of a few years thanks to thousands of loyal customers. A dazzling success that the brand owes to its founder, Morgane Sézalory, whose creativity and art of presentation have enabled her to create a new empire.

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Cosmetics: a new playground for stars

While many stars have got involved in the creation of fashion brands or become muses for beauty products, more and more celebrities are creating their own cosmetics labels. We take a closer look at the stars who have revealed their entrepreneurial spirit!

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Seoul, the new retail destination

The country’s creative energy is reminiscent of Japan twenty years ago. This is a market whose importance and sophistication are exponentially increasing in many areas, especially technologies, fashion, music, architecture and design. A new market has thus opened up for European luxury brands, which are gradually setting up huge flagship stores, attempting to win over this new market with their entire brand worlds.

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