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Local retail icon TANGS has been busy reinventing itself. From a complete interior overhaul last year to create a refreshed look and feel, it’s now set to energise its product range with new retail partners, particularly in the men’s lifestyle and home luxury sector. The TANGS Man Cave is a pop up at the mall featuring lots of independent labels from Lungolinea table tennis tables to foosball tables and much more. There will also be wine tasting sessions by the founders of Pop Up Wine every weekend. The exhibition is on till 20 July, so don’t miss this chance to spruce up your pad with an addition from TANGS. If you were in London last month during the London Collections Men week, you might have attended Burberry’s evening of crafts at its Regent Street flagship store. Hosted by CEO and CCO Christopher Bailey, the event allowed the brand to highlight the workmanship behind its iconic products such as the trench coat.
It was also the platform for Burberry to introduce a series of personalisation experiences that will be available at the Regent Street store till 10 July, and in the future on request where available. Examples include the hand painting done by artists on their leather goods and more.
Having long associated themselves with music and the arts, two passions of Bailey, the store will also house a number of unique artworks British illustrator Luke Hall. It’s hit the stores. Disney x Coach is a limited-edition collection featuring Mickey Mouse (and his signature four-fingered white gloves) on Coach’s ready-to-wear and leather products. Exclusive sketches of the beloved mouse created by Disney animators appear on T-shirts and Coach leather bags such as the Saddle and the Rainger backpack.
“I’ve always seen Mickey as a playful rebel at heart,” said creative director Stuart Vevers. “That spirit reinforces the new youthful perspective we are bringing to luxury at Coach.”