Summer is here, the drinks are colder, and the world of licensing is hotter than ever! From Barbie festivals to Peanuts’ 75th anniversary, the licensing industry is buzzing with big launches, surprising collabs, and nostalgic throwbacks. Think you’ve been paying…
Imagine someone saying: “Your brand sounds like a robot.” Yikes. Harsh? Maybe. True? Too often. You’ve got a killer logo. A slick color palette. Even a tagline that deserves its own billboard. But when your brand talks? It’s about as…
Let’s be honest: our smartphones are basically our extra limbs. We sleep with them on the nightstand. We panic if they’re not within arm’s reach. And they’re not even just phones anymore. They’re our social club, office, photo studio, stand-up…
Imagine buying your team’s match-worn jersey, showing it off at the pub, and someone says: “Mate, that’s fake.” Talk about heartbreak. Brentford F.C. has a fix: microchips in their match-worn shirts to stop fakes dead in their tracks. Seriously—like James…
Let’s talk about something we all love: a good deal online. You know the drill—you’re scrolling through AliExpress at 2 a.m., wondering if a €3 smartwatch is a genius steal or a terrible idea (spoiler: usually both). But what if…
You’re scrolling Instagram, and boom—Hailey Bieber sells her skincare brand Rhode for $1 billion. Yep, that’s with a “B.” And here’s the kicker: Rhode only launched in 2022. So how does a two-year-old Gen Z brand pull off a billion-dollar…
Alright, let’s set the scene: it’s National Slider Day, and instead of just munching on a tiny burger, you’re also gliding through the parking lot… on shoes inspired by said burger. Yep. Welcome to the world of Slider Riders, the…
Let’s set the scene. You’re strutting through the airport like the main character. Your “Guccy” bag—yes, with a “y”—swinging proudly on your arm. You scored it for $40 in a suspicious alley in Bangkok or maybe on a too-good-to-be-true website…
Ever scored a “Gucci” bag for 30 bucks at a street market? Congrats — you’re now the proud owner of a Guccy. Welcome to the thriving global black market of fakes. From Knockoff Nikes to Rolex-ish watches, counterfeiting isn’t just…
Grab your smoothie and get comfy because the Australian design scene just served some major tea — and yes, fruit is involved. So, picture this: Maison de Sabre, the ultra-cool Aussie brand known for turning everyday accessories into design pieces,…