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Tag Archives: 1960s
Quant (ifying) the Past
A weekend away in London, and a chance to take in some exhibitions and meet up with up friends. The outcome; a great weekend but some contrasting cultural experiences. Amongst the things we saw were the Tutankhamun exhibition at the … Continue reading
Posted in 1960s, Bazaar, Books, Clothes, Exhibitions, Fashion, History, Mary Quant, Pop-Up Shops, Uncategorized, Wholesaling
Tagged 1960s, Bazaar, Clothing, Design, Exhibition Shops, Fashion, King's Road, Mary Quant, Retail History, Retailing, Shopping, Tutankhamun, V&A Museum
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Sainsbury’s Sans Serif and Style
Growing up all those decades ago in South Wales, Sainsbury’s was not exactly the local shop. When I went to university and encountered Sainsbury I was unimpressed, finding it sterile compared to my previous experiences. Maybe it was an old, … Continue reading
Posted in Brands, Consumer Change, Design, Food Retailing, Sainsbury
Tagged 1960s, Design Studio, Food retailing, Own Label, Retail Brand, Sainsbury
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