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Muji is a beloved Japanese housewares brand. Why is it advertising its ties to forced labor?

The Chinese region of Xinjiang is synonymous with forced labor, but Muji is embracing it.

A geopolitical crisis cripples H&M. Nike, Adidas, and Visa could be next

‘Brands can no longer please both China and the West. They’re going to have to pick a side, and there will be fallout whatever they choose.’

The 6 wildest ways we shopped in 2020

The pandemic drove consumers online. Smart brands, like Burberry, American Eagle, and Net-a-Porter, responded with immersive digital experiences that suggest a more vibrant future for e-com.

The 8 best men’s winter coats for any weather

These winter-proof coats can take you from work to play no matter the weather.

The 9 best women’s winter coats

These winterproof coats can take you from work to play no matter the weather.

The hottest branding trend of the year is also the worst

Is your made-up name rendered in a sans-serif type, with thiiiiiiiis much white space? Congratulations! You are a bland.

Romeo Beckham, Son Of David, Dances Into Burberry’s Holiday Ad

The 12-year-old progeny of Posh and Becks stars in the brand’s new holiday campaign.

20 New Yorker Design Stories To Read Now

Curl up with your iPad while the archives are free

Luxury Meets Grocery: See What Tiffany Yogurt And Milk Cartons Designed By Apple Look Like

Paddy Mergui’s new art exhibit combines luxury brands with everyday products.

Angela Ahrendts Might Be The Brain Apple’s Been Looking For

Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts will fill the long-empty position as Apple’s retail chief this spring, but does she have what it takes to ignite the fire the company needs in the retail game?

What’s Next For Burberry?

Designer Christopher Bailey has spent the past 12 years transforming a stuffy British brand into a tech-savvy fashion powerhouse. Now he’s about to make history as its next CEO.

6 Management Lessons From Visionary Women Leaders

From GM’s new CEO Mary Barra to Sheryl Sandberg and Marissa Mayer, it’s been a good year for women in leadership positions. Here, we’ve gathered advice from six influential women to inspire your own success in the new year.

The First Instagram Ad “Worked,” But What Do Brands Do Now?

The numbers say that Michael Kors’s much derided Instagram ad–the first of its kind–was a success. But how, if at all, can brands really use Instagram effectively as a paid ad platform?

The Best CEO-Designer Duos, Part II

This year, Co.Design singled out 25 dynamic partnerships shaping today’s most innovative companies, from Airbnb and Facebook to J.Crew and Warby Parker. Here’s half of them.

3 Ways Burberry’s CEO Will Impact Apple’s New Spaceship-Style Headquarters

What Apple Can Learn From Burberry’s Iconic Trench Coat

In a series of recent interviews with Fast Company, Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts shared insight on how her tenure at the luxury brand could influence the future of retail at Apple.

Apple’s New Consumer Experience Chief, Angela Ahrendts, On The Future Of Retail

The Burberry CEO’s recent interviews with Fast Company‘s Jeff Chu reveal significant insight into what she may have planned for rejuvenating Apple.

Apple Hires Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts To Rejuvenate Retail Stores

In her new role, Angela Ahrendts will bring her design and retail savvy from Burberry to Apple. Her close ally at Burberry, Christopher Bailey, will reportedly take over as Burberry’s CEO.

Design In 30 Seconds: Burberry On The Future Of Retail