Paris Olympics
and a Jenny Lyons Sample Sale & Art Fair Retail Concepts
Jenna Lyons transformed a personal closet clean-out into a stylish, public stoop sale event, showcasing her iconic fashion sense. The latest Olympics edition is set to redefine luxury in sports, merging opulent amenities with top-tier athletic competition, with LVMH as lead sponsor. Sony Pictures marks a historic move by acquiring Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas, re-entering the theater ownership game after decades. A group of innovative teens built a unique racer, a pink hybrid of a police car and a truck, winning a national competition.
Amex Trendex Summer Spotlight 2024 - American Express:
We can never get enough of trend reports, especially when they get really granular and are back by data. The Amex Trendex Summer Spotlight 2024, which we had never heard of previously, looks at AMEX survey results for Gen Z and millennials. It shows that after the pandemic, folks are spending more on fun stuff like going to concerts, traveling, and eating out instead of just buying things. This report says that people value experiences that make them happy and help them escape everyday life. It also talks about why people are choosing these fun activities and how businesses can make their summer offerings better by focusing on creating cool and memorable experiences. This is super important for companies to know so they can give people what they want during summer. Not surprisingly, the take aways seem to be summer = making memories.
Are Art Fairs the Next Hotspot for Lifestyle Retail? - Vogue Business:
Art fairs are becoming the hot new spots for shopping, with Sarah Andelman of Collette (RIP) working closely with Art Basel on their retail operations. The article explains that these fairs aren't just for looking at art anymore—they are places where you can buy cool things while enjoying the art. These fairs are perfect for brands to set up shop because they attract people who love art and have money to spend. It's a chance for brands to do something special and uniquely connect with these artsy shoppers. It looks like the merchandise is mostly produced by the artists showing at the fairs, but you can imagine that special product from existing fashion brands would do extremely well. Who doesn’t want to telegraph that they went to Art Basel Miami?
Totally Toteme: The Swedish House Redefining Scandi Style - Financial Times:
The Financial Times profiled Toteme, a cool-girl Swedish clothing brand that's all about simple but stylish clothes. Started by Elin Kling and Karl Lindman, Toteme has made a big splash with its comfy yet stylish designs. It's all about the Scandi style, which means making clothes that look good and are practical.
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