Tag Archives: Health and Beauty

Startup pop-up

By January 4 2012, 10:23 am Leave a comment

Retail consultant Rachel Shechtman has launched Startup Store, a shop that will reinvent itself with a new theme every four to six weeks. Shechtman calls the concept “transactional storytelling,” placing a narrative at the centre of a retail venture. (Thanks to Amelia and Abi in NY.)

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Flat pack lenses

By December 16 2011, 10:00 am Leave a comment

The December issue of Monocle is packed with enough editorial to satisfy a long holiday commute. One of the standout features covers Menicon’s latest Magic Flat Pack- the first flat daily disposable contact lens. The logo and packaging is beautifully designed and mimics the daily cycle of the sun, a perfect parallel for the brand.

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Pop-up fashion

By November 18 2011, 9:35 am 1 Comment

This new pop-up shop in downtown Manhattan is designed by London-based artist and architect, Graham Hudson, in collaboration with non-profit arts and culture organisation BOFFO, and one of fashion’s exciting new names, Patrik Ervell.

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Bee different

By May 13 2011, 12:55 pm Leave a comment

French organic beauty brand Melvita (now owned by L’Occitane) has installed beehives on the roof of its Covent Garden store. A permanent fixture, the Melvita City Apiary honours the brand’s founder, Bernard Chevilliat, a biologist and beekeeper who made the original products with honey from his own farm. (Many thanks to Amy G.)

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Fashion aid

By September 23 2010, 11:16 am Leave a comment

The BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandage has always been popular with the kiddies. Now Johnson and Johnson want adults to dress up their cuts and scrapes with these special edition fashion print bandages.

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Precision male grooming

By March 4 2010, 1:00 pm 2 Comments

 
Men can now take care of their skin in a similar way to how they prepare their cars for summer and winter. Canadian Bread & Butter offers skincare by yearly subscription with everything most men’s skin needs in two seasonal kits.

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That’s what we call lip service

By February 2 2010, 11:42 am Leave a comment

In the spirit of keeping their customers happy and interested, Lip Labz is offering customers their own personalised lip balm. You can choose from over 21 delicious flavours and then have it made for you right there and then. It’s proving so popular that huge crowds have caused security concerns with blocked walkways and fire exits around the swarmed store. (Thanks, Elliot W, a man who knows how to groom.)

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Cosmetics retailer offers a sensory experience

By July 3 2009, 2:34 pm 1 Comment

Premium beauty retailer Murale has been transformed into a luxurious futuristic space far from the typical drugstore. The cosmetic boutique, owned by Shoppers Drug Mart, was designed by Toronto-based studio Burdifilek in collaboration with Shoppers’ in-house creative team. The store features curved pearl interiors, a ‘waterfall’ of LED lights and wall displays instead of aisles, each element inviting shoppers to relax and enjoy.

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