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A Non-Exhaustive List of LVMH’s Shakeups

It’s been a bullish few weeks for the French conglomerate, whose companies have been on a roll of

BUSINESS OF DESIGN
The #DormTok Design Market Is Booming

Enthusiastic before-and-after clips of dorm room transformations are doing the rounds on TikTok as...

BUSINESS OF DESIGN
Kaiyo Abruptly Calls It Quits

After a period of rapid expansion that saw Kaiyo secure $36 million in funding, the online...

BUSINESS OF DESIGN
WeWork’s Demise Doesn’t Reflect the Thriving State of Co-Working

The co-working behemoth’s gradual fall from grace is a major blow to corporate landlords and has...

DESIGN
Can RH Conquer Europe?

The American home furnishings juggernaut recently pulled back the curtain on an extravagant new...

Business of Design
Why Women Athletes Are Leaving Megabrands Like Nike

For some women athletes, eschewing contracts with household-name sports brands in favor of more...

BUSINESS OF DESIGN
“Caviar Lairs,” Ritzy Lodgings, and Pricey Furniture: Is RH Trying to Become the Next Soho House?

RH seems to be on track to deliver the members’ club experience without annual dues, thanks to a...

BUSINESS OF DESIGN
Peloton’s Former CEO Is Getting Into the Rug Business

A tumbling stock price, ill-fated strategy, and a few PR flubs led to John Foley exiting the...

BUSINESS OF DESIGN
Employers Are One-Upping Each Other With Return-to-Office Perks

As the laptop class continues to resist the return to office, employers are resorting to...

BUSINESS OF DESIGN
Buzzy DTC Brands Are Getting a Major Reality Check

Record inflation, supply chain woes, and shifting consumer priorities have thrown a wrench in the...

BUSINESS OF DESIGN
Has Subscription Hell Reached a Tipping Point?

BMW is charging monthly fees for vehicle owners to access their heated seats, sparking blowback...

BUSINESS OF DESIGN
What Should the Post-Pandemic Office Look Like?

As the pandemic wanes and companies mull returning to five-day-a-week policies, employers are...

BUSINESS OF DESIGN
Why Big-Name Designers Team Up With Mass-Market Brands

The celebrated Belgian designer Vincent Van Duysen is launching a modestly priced collection of...

Business of Design
Absurdly High Spenders are Driving Luxury Fashion’s Pandemic Rebound

Brands in turn are shelling out for private stores and super exclusive experiences to keep their...

Business of Design
A Design Unicorn Flashes Its Horn

Following on the heels of a staggering $100 million fundraise in 2021, the design startup Material