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Tools of My Trade: Shanghai Peace Hotel's Architect Ian Carr

BY Jeff ChuWed Sep 1, 2010

From pencils to messenger bags, the things that inspire the architect behind the renovation of Shanghai's historic Peace Hotel.READ»

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"The products are original. It's the brands that are fake."

BY Simon MainwaringThu Aug 26, 2010

The title for this post paraphrases a quote from a Chinese salesman featured in a story on counterfeit products in "The New York Times magazine" last weekend. While the salesman was speaking directly to accusations regarding the legality of selling counterfeit sneakers, he touched on a much larger issue for marketers.READ»

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Google AdWords Gets Legal Green Light From E.U. for Trademark Keywords

BY Kit EatonTue Mar 23, 2010

The European Union has, for once, passed a legal ruling in Google's favor. The case centers around Google's use of trademarks as keywords in its adwords system, which is now legally sanctioned. But the lawyers for Louis Vuitton and ...READ»

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How to Innovate, Step by Step

BY Fast Company StaffFri Aug 21, 2009

So how does a company become an engine of innovation? Although we are all unique and unpredictable in our strengths and shortcomings, most successful innovators follow some common steps in the innovation process. In his new book "A Fine Line: How Design Strategies Are Shaping the Future of Business," frog design founder Hartmut Esslinger presents these steps in a broad outline.READ»

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The Art, Fashion, and Architecture of Louis Vuitton

BY Mary-Louise PriceMon Aug 3, 2009

Under the artistic direction of designer Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton has evolved into a luxury empire that not only encompasses lavish fashion, but experiments in art, and architecture. In "Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion, and Architecture," the history of Vuitton's world is examined by fashion and art historians, scholars, and journalists via essays and hundreds of color photos of LV products, ads, and other sweet monogrammed goodness. Here is a taste from this vibrant anthology.READ»

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Takashi Murakami Creates an Anime for Louis Vuitton

BY Cliff KuangFri Jun 19, 2009

The Japanese pop artist behind some of LV's best-selling bags unveils their newest collaboration.READ»

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Knocking off the Knockoffs

BY Sherri L. SmithWed Jul 2, 2008

Ebay has built an empire through the sale of second-hand items by private sellers, but as an increasing amount of retailers offer new brand name products, the online auction site finds itself in the legal crosshairs. The New ...READ»