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Dubai's Lavish Lattices: Unraveling Stainless Steel Decorative Nets in Iconic Brand Stores!   Dubai, where opulence meets innovation, unveils yet another marvel.Enter the "Stainless steel decorative net" by "Crazy Metal"!Ayesha Al-Mazroui, a leading brand store architect in Dubai, expressed, "In a city of limitless luxury, our brand stores must evoke a sense of wonder and craftsmanship." The stainless steel decorative net accomplishes just that. It provides an intricate play of shadow and light, creating a mesmerizing shopping experience that captivates all who walk through.This isn't merely an interior choice; it's a declaration of Dubai's insatiable quest for the extraordinary. Shoppers, while browsing through these brand stores, are treated to an ambiance that blends tradition with trendsetting aesthetics."Crazy Metal" has fabricated a design element that isn't just visually striking, but also narrates the tale of a city that's perpetually redefining luxury.On your next spree in Dubai, immerse yourself in this weave of wonders. Let the stainless steel decorative nets encapsulate the allure of a city that's always on the cutting edge. #DubaiDazzle #NettedNobility #BrandBespoke

In partnership with The Invisible Collection In 2016, Invisible Collection launched as a luxury furniture sourcing platform. Selling contemporary, made-to-order designs, the platform hosts the work of over 200 architects and interior designers, including the likes of Charles Zana, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Sophie Dries, Garcé & Dimofski, Studioparisien and Hamrei. In 2023, the platform achieved sales of $27 million. The US market remains the Invisible Collection’s strongest region — and it has continued to perform well with the US economy avoiding recession and proving resilient, despite the waning post-pandemic luxury boom. Bloomberg reported US GDP grew 2.7 percent in 2023, up from 0.7 percent the previous year and US consumer spending increased by $46.7 billion, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Read the full story below.

What’s in for luxury design in 2024?

Here is what we learned delivering a market leading, Peter Marino designed, one of a kind luxury store in Monaco this year.   If you're an ⇢ ⇢ Architect, Interior Designer or Retail Brand ⇠ ⇠ - read on to find out how to open stores for the best of the best in the world's luxury mecca.   We acted as Client Rep, Design Manager, Project Manager, Cost Manager.. and towards the end Site Manager.   Check out our other posts and our website to see who the brand was and more about the project. https://lnkd.in/eax-iyyJ   (Part 2/3)   ❂ Local Architect Selection is Key & Pricing is Transparent This goes for any country to some extent, but in Monaco it is particularly pertinent. The local architect must be registered with the Monegasque authority and they are all governed by a set of consistent rates - so there is no ambiguity on cost. They are however, particularly expensive when benchmarked internationally - as you might expect!   ❂ Fire Safety Focus Working in the Principality is not dissimilar to working in a mall or other strict landlord environment. Fire certifications for almost everything is required to achieve the necessary openings - so don’t leave this until the last minute.   ❂ The Monaco Consumer is Very Discerning - Quality Must be Exceptional This one maybe goes without saying. The client in the market is the crème de la crème. A quick look around the other boutiques in the area will make it clear that the bar needs to be raised in terms of quality of finish if you want to attract business. We were lucky enough to work with the finest artisans and millworkers in the world on this one.   ❂ The Cost of Doing Business - Imports and Uplifts When setting out to budget a project here there are endless minor additions which add up to result in a general uplift to your required budget. Additions like import duty, additional fees, cost of labour licenses etc all add little by little to the cost. Careful and experienced cost management is important to stay on top of things.   ❂ Waste Removal is Tricky An odd one - but have you ever wondered how Monaco looks so perfect all the time? Well, tight restrictions on construction waste and general deliveries in and out of site and businesses help protect the sheen of perfection. Getting waste out of site needs to be carefully planned as its only permitted in a very few certain hours.   -----   The opening of this Boutique is one of our proudest moments of the year so far.   If you're interested in how we can bring a little Monaco Magic to your project, wherever it may be, check out our website https://lnkd.in/eax-iyyJ - or reach out by message.

Why are luxury brands amplifying their presence at Milan Design Week, a prominent furniture event? Milan Design Week, or Salone del Mobile Milano, recently witnessed a blend of fashion and design, with standout performances from iconic brands like Hermès, Loewe, and Bottega Veneta. These luxury labels, amongst many others, used the stage to expand their influence, elevate their reputation, and forge deeper connections with audiences. This intersection of fashion and furniture goes beyond aesthetics—it's a strategic move in the ever-changing market landscape. As consumer preferences evolve, there's a growing opportunity for industry consolidation. While many fashion powerhouses are dipping their toes into homeware, Hermès stands out with a booming home business generating half a billion euros in annual revenue. At their most recent exhibition, Hermès revealed a compelling mix of equestrian-inspired cashmere throws, handcrafted leather chairs, and exquisite porcelain services. Meanwhile, at Loewe, Jonathan Anderson collaborated with 24 contemporary artists and craftspeople to reimagine lighting. The result? Unique artist lamps that seamlessly blend sculptural artistry with functional design, as seen in the image below (curtesy Loewe). It's fair to say that Milan Design Week has emerged as a pivotal platform where top fashion brands showcase their innovation in design, setting new trends in the intersection of fashion and home decor.

Very good assessment of the current developments Sanja Becirovic. What we have been seeing in the mainstream for years is continuing in the luxury sector. 

🌟 Exciting Developments in Luxury Design 🌟 As Milan Design Week dazzles with creativity from April 15 to April 22, it's evident that luxury brands are making significant strides in interior design. While some iconic names like Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Tod’s are focusing on the Venice Biennale, showcasing their connections with contemporary art, Milan remains a vibrant hub for design innovation. Spring 2024 in Italy presents a fascinating dilemma for luxury brands, balancing the expansion of their lifestyle and home offerings with the cultivation of their elitist image through art collaborations. Brands like Hermès, Balenciaga, Gucci, and Versace are among the many names showcasing their design prowess, reaffirming Milan's status as a magnet for luxury creativity. As the industry evolves, it's clear that luxury brands are not only defining fashion but also shaping the aesthetic landscape of our living spaces, offering a glimpse into a world where artistry meets elegance. #Luxury #Design #Lifestyle Luxury on show at Milan Design Week - Luxus Plus (luxus-plus.com) https://lnkd.in/dcZU-Z6i

Great portrait of Milano and its #designweek Of course I loved it as Milanese for adoption :), but this specific part made me think about brands positioning and the role of consistency. “Now every city desperately wants to be a design capital, launching endless design fairs and festivals and biennials. But, intriguingly, what keeps Milan on top of the pile is its adherence to production. Elsewhere, from New York to Perth via Singapore, you find places attempting to set themselves up as design cities — but something unconvincing lingers around them. Sure, there might be some nice installations, a little pop-up revelry and cocktail parties but there is not much commitment. Milan is where the good stuff is actually made. Or, at least, close by. And that is the difference” At the end like for any brand, and a city is a brand by itself, it is all about consistency. Milan does not organize a successful and unique design week because it represents a great business window. It is simply the opposite, Milano is about design, producers and brands famous all around the world are based there, the city smells of design, a well known Fair about furniture and kitchens (Salone del Mobile) is an established trade event since the 1960s. So, a successful business window, like the Design week, is just a natural landing for the brand Milano. 🌟 When a brand does something very close to its essence and soul, it does not have to spend too many resources to be distinctive and almost unique. #brand #milano #marketing Amid the posers and the prosecco, Milan remains the true design capital

Five years after lighting firms Flos and Louis Poulsen merged with Italian sofa maker B&B Italia to form “Design Holding,” the luxury furnishings group owned by Carlyle and Investindustrial has rebranded its operation as Flos B&B Italia Group. The moniker hardly rolls off the tongue, but the rebrand could help to boost the group’s profile as it seeks to scale its brands in the fragmented design space. Unlike the vaguer, more passive “Design Holding,” the new name trades on the appeal of the group’s two biggest and most internationally recognisable units, as well as helping to set the company apart from competitors including Cassina-owner Lifestyle Design Group and its licensing subsidiary Luxury Living (which manufactures the furniture extensions for Versace, DOLCE&GABBANA and Bentley). “It made more sense to go out in front with our two best-known names,” said chief executive Daniel Lalonde, who joined the group in 2021. “It says more exactly who we are… It helps to clarify things — including that we’re not in the licensing business. We’d rather own and develop our own brands.” (The company does operate one luxury fashion extension, Fendi Casa, but as a joint venture with LVMH rather than a licence.) Lalonde is no stranger to acronyms, nor to the power of leveraging a group structure to accelerate growth: the Canadian executive worked at LVMH for 10 years before joining French contemporary group SMCP – Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, Fursac, where he led a period of rapid international expansion and orchestrated a sale to China’s Shandong Ruyi at a billion-dollar-plus valuation. Read the full story by BoF's Robert Williams.

I found that by leveraging @ExpoAlert's tailored solutions, high-end #luxury stores can effectively combine aesthetic appeal with robust security measures, creating a #safe and visually appealing shopping environment for their clientele. #ExpoAlert offers benefits that are tailored to enhancing #security and maintaining #aesthetic appeal. • Customizable Design: ExpoAlert products are tailor-made to integrate seamlessly with the store's aesthetic and layout, ensuring they complement the high-end #jewelry displays without detracting from their visual appeal. • Advanced Security Features: They provide top-notch protection through advanced security features such as high-security locks, durable materials, and sophisticated alarm systems, which are crucial for safeguarding valuable jewelry items. • Discreet Integration: ExpoAlert products are designed to blend discreetly into the store environment, minimizing visual impact while maximizing security effectiveness. This ensures that the focus remains on the exquisite jewelry pieces on display. • Reliable Monitoring and Alerts: These products offer reliable monitoring and immediate alerts in case of any security breaches or unauthorized access attempts, providing peace of mind to the store owners and staff. • Enhanced Customer Confidence: The use of ExpoAlert products reassures customers of the store's commitment to security and protection of their valuable purchases, enhancing overall customer confidence and satisfaction. https://lnkd.in/gt5ARued