Artists take over Selfridges in new campaign
Shoppers can embark on a guided art trail or take part in performance art at Selfridges London store, as the brand launches a new campaign to promote the arts
David LaChapelle shoots colourful campaign for Kenzo
With vibrant, futuristic clothes and backdrops to match, the brand’s new campaign is a fashion-lover’s dream
2018 in review: Savage x Fenty collaborator Philippa Price
This year, diversity finally reached the fashion industry. At the forefront of this was Rihanna, whose Savage x Fenty lingerie line featured a truly diverse line up of models. Rihanna’s collaborator Philippa Price tells us about helping bring its catwalk show and campaign to life
Burberry’s surreal-yet-slick Christmas ad, directed by Juno Calypso
The ad is Ricardo Tisci’s first for the fashion house since taking the reins from Christopher Bailey earlier this year, and brings Calypso’s fantastical approach to a number of different festive scenes, with cameos from Matt Smith and Naomi Campbell
The changing shape of fashion casting
The next generation of young fashion designers are the real champions of body positivity, and the people that will help implement change when it comes to runway casting. As part of our Body week on CR, we look at the designers who are leading the charge
Exposure: Iain Graham
Iain Graham’s highly conceptual approach to food has made him one of London’s most sought-after food stylists. Art Director Gem Fletcher chats to Graham about his career journey, creative process and the limitless power of food
Dazed Media’s new platform hopes to ‘redefine beauty’
Dazed Beauty will explore beauty “through the lens of creativity and self-expression” – and has launched with an unusual art nouveau and prog rock-inspired visual identity. We talk to creative consultant Ben Freeman about the design
Can music and radio tempt shoppers into stores?
JD Sports has launched a new “content streaming service”, while Ikea, Superdrug and Asda are using in-store radio to engage with consumers and promote offers. We take a look at how branded broadcasting can benefit shops
The Gentle Monster experience
Eyewear brand Gentle Monster is known for its unconventional approach to store design. We spoke to Head of UK and Europe Gary Bott about its newly opened London store and creating physical spaces that surprise and delight
Burberry, Calvin Klein and the changing face of fashion branding
From Burberry to Berluti and Calvin Klein, global fashion brands are replacing historic logos with more minimal designs. We take a look at what this says about the world of haute couture
A new tiger for Tiger of Sweden
Clothing manufacturer Tiger of Sweden has launched a new brand identity, with a tiger symbol based on an illustration found on a suit in the company’s archive
How Unmade is tackling fashion’s waste problem
Fashion and tech startup Unmade is using interaction design, digital technology and engineering to change the way we shop for products – and the way garments are made. We talk to co-founder Hal Watts about the company’s work
Lazy Oaf creates fictional, 24-hour inconvenience store for new collection
The capsule collection is part of a collaboration with graphic designer Sailey, and nods to the look and feel of Japanese convenience stores in the 80s
How I Work: Sølve Sundsbo
As a new book on his work with Giles Deacon and Katie Grand is released, we talk to fashion photographer Sølve Sundsbo about how he creates his startling images
How direct-to-consumer brands are changing eyewear
Meet the new opticians that are changing the way we buy glasses, and bringing some much-needed innovation to the eyewear market
Depop rebrand by DesignStudio
This project was selected in the Design – Brand Identity category in The Annual 2018, CR’s award scheme celebrating the best in commercial creativity