Tag Archives: The Future Laboratory
Guest post: The newly-launched ‘& Other Stories’ celebrates individual (street) style
No-one does the high street better than the Brits, except possibly the Swedes! Well, H&M in particular. Launching today is H&M’s new brand, & Other Stories. Here’s the verdict from guest contributor, LSN Global retail editor, ALISON BISHOP
So, the new retail concept & Other Stories by H&M has finally launched (in London first, natch), and it seems there is room for another fashion retail concept on the high street. & Other Stories lives up to its premium product pitch in terms of ‘style over fast-fashion’. Continue reading
On Hermes saris and localised luxury
Hermes is opening stores left, right and centre, proving that there’s no shortage of demand for Constance handbags and playful-luxe knick knacks. Last month saw the opening of a new men’s flagship in Rome but I’m more interested in the recently opened Hermes standalone store in Bombay. Built at 15a Horniman Circle, (the point zero from where all meeting points in the city are measured), it’s the first luxury store to open in a standalone location rather than in a hotel or luxury mall as is the norm for India. Continue reading
Sweet Shoppe: The future of retail
An invitation from The Future Laboratory is always worth taking up. The future-forecasting think tank is known for its innovative events and trend predicting insights and the latest one promised to give a glimpse into the future of retail. Continue reading
