SHANGHAI BOUND: Loro Piana will travel to Shanghai next year for a brand exhibition — a first for the Italian luxury company. The exhibit will be held at the Museum of Art Pudong in Shanghai, a city landmark that was designed by the Paris-based Ateliers Jean Nouvel. This also will be the first time the … Read more
The School of Fashion Design, a 90-year-old institution, has tapped Jennifer Leclerc as its executive director. Having first teamed up with the Massachusetts school in 2009 as a consultant, she said she immediately fell for the school, the staff and the creativity of the students. Impressed by the values that the school brings to the … Read more
OPEN CALL: Louis Vuitton is partnering with 32 European and American schools for the second edition of its annual Accessories Design Graduates Initiative, which offers recent graduates the opportunity to join its teams. “Louis Vuitton seeks the next generation of accessory designers — pioneers with innovative ideas in design, craftsmanship, and sustainability, creators committed to … Read more
MILAN — Saudi Arabia‘s plans for its new ultra-luxury tourist destination, Sindalah Island, have come to fruition as it prepares to welcome its first visitors. The exclusive resort destination is part of Neom, an area that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman designated in 2017 as an emblem of the nation’s future and that lies at … Read more
Stylist Jared Ellner, whose clients include Sabrina Carpenter and Emma Chamberlain, is unveiling the first collection for his namesake brand. “I have always wanted to release a brand,” said Ellner, a Parsons School of Design alum. “I really got into fashion because I have had a dream to be a designer since as long as … Read more
One of the biggest home design trends in the last 25 years is the rise of the open kitchen. Watch any home renovation TV show and the most frequent advice given by the construction expert is to tear down the walls separating the cooking space from the living and dining room to create one large, … Read more
There’s a new cowboy in Denver: Urban Cowboy, a 16-room boutique hotel in Capitol Hill’s historic George Schleier Mansion, officially opens its doors on Oct. 19. The Brooklyn-based brand already launched its restaurant and bar, Urban Cowboy Public House, on Sept. 13. The cozy eatery, designed to evoke a 19th-century Denver saloon, serves slices from … Read more
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Creating a professional logo is a crucial step in establishing a company’s credibility. While hiring a professional designer is ideal, it can be out of reach for many companies with limited resources. Using a logo generator is a cost-effective alternative for startups, small businesses, or individuals. However, value for money is not the only advantage … Read more
Is AI worth paying four times as much for a Canva subscription? Design software service Canva is increasing membership prices for users globally, with some U.S. users reporting on X that the cost of five-person team subscriptions has gone up from $120 per year to $500 per year. Canva reportedly told users in an email … Read more
