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Designers and cultural landmarks united for Not In London collection

Youth culture publication Highsnobiety has unveiled ambitious plans for the global expansion of its Not In city series that aims to celebrate the unique cultural essence of major cities, starting with London and soon to be followed by Paris, Milan, New York and Miami.

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Marketing & Branding

Anti-authenticity Marketing

Tales of authenticity and heritage are leaving a bad taste in consumers’ mouths as brands mercilessly misappropriate these values and divest them of meaning.

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Fashion

Stories of a shopkeeper: John Lewis celebrates anniversary

London – British department store John Lewis is celebrating its 150th anniversary this month with an in-store exhibition, an ode to its founding shopkeeper John Lewis, and his draper’s shop that opened on Oxford Street in 1864.

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Fashion

Bread & Butter spring/summer 2013: Streetwear and heritage brands back…

The streetwear sector is upping the ante for spring/summer 2013. At the Bread & Butter Berlin trade fair earlier this month, streetwear and heritage brands highlighted premium fabrics, with the focus on performance and quality workmanship.

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Fashion

Pitti Immagine Uomo spring/summer 2013

The spring/summer 2013 Pitti Immagine Uomo show previewed next season’s menswear trends: smarter sartorial style with colour and prints were key updates. LS:N Global reviews the stand-out products.

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Health, Wellness & Sport

New Bikers

Motorcycles are no longer just for suburban roughnecks. There is a new breed of urban gentlemen kick-starting a different sort of engine. They opt for elegant, understated machines that hark back to simpler times. They are architects, designers, barbers and art directors, and they are customising their rides down to the smallest fork. Make way…