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CEO Talks: David Kohler on Elevating the Bath, Imbuing Art and Pushing Boundaries
In an era of the smart shower, health monitoring systems and major lifestyle and conceptual design…
Despite Middle East Conflict, Alsara’s Alia Rachid Said Plans for Design Platform Are Still Going Strong
The full exhibition of Rachid's Fromm.Lab educational and talent platform will be showcased at the Design…
Amid Middle East Conflict and Inflation, Design Pillars Gear Up for Year of Uncertainties
Design leaders talk to WWD about the year ahead, as the Salone del Mobile.Milano trade show readies to kick…
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CEO Talks: Audemars Piguet’s Ilaria Resta on Culture as a Growth Engine
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John Foley on Life After Peloton and Building Ernesta Into Leading U.S. Rug Brand
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CEO Talks: Luxury Veteran Isabelle Durand on Growing High-end French Bedding Firm Tréca Paris
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The Grand Tour collection includes 16 porcelain dinnerware pieces enhanced with 24-karat gold accents…
CEO TALKS: Iguatemi’s Ciro Neto on Brazil’s Retail Renaissance
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Digital Lighting Manufacturer Gantri’s CEO on Opening First Store in San Francisco’s SoMa Area
WWD talks with Ian Yang, founder of Gantri, a California-based firm that prides itself on having become the…
EXCLUSIVE: Expanding Ginori 1735 Beyond Art of the Table
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