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Top 100 Business Trends in September

From High-Tech Responsive Shops to Scaled-Down Beer Cans

— September 29, 2018 — Autos
The September 2018 business trends embody a wide range of fresh interactive ideas with a sustainable focus. Business tactics this month aim to make an impact that lasts and to create relationships that are memorable.

The TIENS Experience Store in Shenzhen, China exemplifies this concept as it recognizes the ever-changing needs of the market. The space encourages consumers to interact with one another and has live demonstrations and touchscreen information available. There is also advanced technology — such as big data and facial recognition on location, to strategically market in-store as a personable and innovative element.

Another example of this month's business trends is Cass Beer which offers a selection of smaller cans for those who prefer to drink alone. The smaller portion breaks through the barrier of recognizing that casual drinking is not bound to social spaces but spotlights solitary enjoyment as well.
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Telecom-Backed 5G Smartphones
Telecom-Backed 5G Smartphones
Sprint and LG will Bring a New 5G Smartphone to the Market in 2019
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99
Anti-Ivory E-Shops
Anti-Ivory E-Shops
WWF Singapore Launched 'Ivory Lane' to Bring Awareness to the Ivory Trade
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98
Digital Content-Optimizing Platforms
Digital Content-Optimizing Platforms
'Copywritely' Analyzes Your Content to Ensure Optimization
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97
Web Traffic-Analyzing Platforms
Web Traffic-Analyzing Platforms
Lumio Analytics Identifies Website Visitors for Better Marketing
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96
VR Event Planning Tools
VR Event Planning Tools
AllSeated's Virtual Reality Tool Helps to Visualize Venue Spaces
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95
Cica-Infused Soothing Overnight Masks
Cica-Infused Soothing Overnight Masks
DR. JART+'s Mask is Appropriate for a Variety of Skin Types
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94
Future-Ready Protein-Rich Tomato Sauces
Future-Ready Protein-Rich Tomato Sauces
Gryllies Infuses Its Spaghetti Sauce with Cricket Protein
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93
QSR French Toast Sandwiches
QSR French Toast Sandwiches
The McDonald's McGriddles French Toast Breakfast Sandwich is Savory
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92
Shoppable Animated Apparel Videos
Shoppable Animated Apparel Videos
Asics Released a Five-part Series of Shoppable Videos
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91
Remote Work Job Boards
Remote Work Job Boards
'ReWorkList' Pinpoints the Best Opportunities for Remote Workers
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90
Traveler-Focused Convenient Flights
Traveler-Focused Convenient Flights
Emirates Boasts Five Flights Per Week to Its Toronto Service
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89
International Flavor Breakfast Bites
International Flavor Breakfast Bites
The Starbucks Chicken Chorizo & Tortilla Sous Vide Egg Bites
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88
Childcare Establishing Start-Ups
Childcare Establishing Start-Ups
The Helpr Start-up Helps Companies Build Effective Childcare
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87
Food-Funding Accelerators
Food-Funding Accelerators
The 'Chipotle Aluminaries' Project Supports Eco Food Ventures
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86
Sustainable Thoughtful Fashion Collections
Sustainable Thoughtful Fashion Collections
Thought is a Small Business with an Inspiring Story
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85
Department Store Gyms
Department Store Gyms
Debenhams and Fitness Chain Sweat! are Launching In-Store Gyms
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84
Energy Drink-Infused Frozen Beverages
Energy Drink-Infused Frozen Beverages
The Baskin-Robbins Energy Freezes are Refreshing and Tasty
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83
Timepiece E-Commerce Platforms
Timepiece E-Commerce Platforms
Tissot Watches are Now Readily Available to the Canadian Public
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82
Customizable Pop-Up Shop Collections
Customizable Pop-Up Shop Collections
Consortium's Custom-Only Pop-Up Features Made-to-Order Brands
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81
Cruelty-Free Beauty Boxes
Cruelty-Free Beauty Boxes
'KindLook' Offers Affordable Luxury Products by Subscription Service
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80
Targeted Smart Outdoor Marketing
Targeted Smart Outdoor Marketing
Uber Revolutionizes the Way It Reaches Its Consumer Base
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79
Voice-Powered Unboxing Experiences
Voice-Powered Unboxing Experiences
Gwynnie Bee Created a Voice-Activated Unboxing Adventure
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78
Plant Protein Coffee Beverages
Plant Protein Coffee Beverages
The Starbucks Protein Blended Cold Brew Comes in Two Varieties
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Affordable Luxurious Minimalist Timepieces
Affordable Luxurious Minimalist Timepieces
Niklaas Fritz's Watches Boast a Modern Chic Aesthetic
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Patterned Loose Fashion Designs
Patterned Loose Fashion Designs
Y.O.N. Debuts a Capsule That Signifies the Course of Modern Style
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75
Autumnal Indulgence QSR Snacks
Autumnal Indulgence QSR Snacks
The Dunkin’ Donuts 2018 Fall Menu Includes Sweet and Savory Options
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74
Authentic Cultural Fashion Campaigns
Authentic Cultural Fashion Campaigns
Bihor Couture is a Brand That Celebrates Romanian Fashion
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73
Celebratory Beer Fridges
Celebratory Beer Fridges
Bud Light's 'Victory Fridges' Share Rewards When a Team Wins
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72
German-Style Sausage Wraps
German-Style Sausage Wraps
The KFC Japan German Twister is Made with a Sausage, Potatoes and More
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71
Apple Cider Vinegar-Based Tonics
Apple Cider Vinegar-Based Tonics
Fire Brew Sells Health Shots in a Whiskey Bottle
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70
Ice Cream Bagel Creations
Ice Cream Bagel Creations
Ben & Jerry's Fuses Ice Cream with Bagels for a Flavorful Experience
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69
Modern Meditation Studios
Modern Meditation Studios
'Habitas' is Coming to Toronto to Support Stress-Free Full-Body Relief
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68
Accessible Fine Art Platforms
Accessible Fine Art Platforms
Absolut Art. Bridges Creative Communities with Art Connoisseurs
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67
Exquisitely Displayed Confectionery
Exquisitely Displayed Confectionery
Bramble & Hedge's Nougat Bars are Artisan-Made in Melbourne
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66
Madagascar-Inspired Pancakes
Madagascar-Inspired Pancakes
The IHOP Vanilla Spice Pancakes Have a Spice-Infused Flavor Profile
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Exquisitely Elegant Restaurant Branding
Exquisitely Elegant Restaurant Branding
La Tortilleria Creates a Sleek Identity for Delicata
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Affordable European Luxury Brands
Affordable European Luxury Brands
Philippe le Bac's Capsules Boast Delicate & Refined Silhouettes
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63
Vegan Ice Cream Bars
Vegan Ice Cream Bars
Magnum Releases a Vegan-Friendly Version of Its Classic & Almond Flavors
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62
Cryptocurrency-Centric Distilleries
Cryptocurrency-Centric Distilleries
'Circumstance' Uses Blockchain Tech for Spirit Pre-Sales
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61
Containerized Indoor Farming Units
Containerized Indoor Farming Units
Modular Farms Can Produce Fresh Food Anywhere in the World
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60
Lifetime Fast Food Promotions
Lifetime Fast Food Promotions
The McDonald's McGold Card will Be Awarded to One Lucky Person
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59
One-Way Video Interview Platforms
One-Way Video Interview Platforms
'StemX' Let Candidates Answer Questions in a Relaxed Manner
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58
Male-Targeted Wine Subscriptions
Male-Targeted Wine Subscriptions
Bespoke Post's Wine Club is Geared Towards Millennial Men
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57
Scaled-Down Beer Cans
Scaled-Down Beer Cans
Cass Beer is Now Available in Small Cans for Solitary Drinkers
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56
Chocolate-Fusion Creamy Yogurts
Chocolate-Fusion Creamy Yogurts
Milka Launches a Tasty Back-to-School Snack in Germany
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55
Football-Inspired Fashion Collaborations
Football-Inspired Fashion Collaborations
C.P. Company & adidas' Reward Their Fan Base's Loyalty
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54
Pool Rental Services
Pool Rental Services
Swimply Offers on Demand Access to Private Swimming Facilities
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53
P2P Clothing Studio Stores
P2P Clothing Studio Stores
The NYC Depop Store Teaches the Community How to Sell Online
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52
Straw-Eliminating Initiatives
Straw-Eliminating Initiatives
KFC Hong Kong and Macau Will Eliminate Single-Use Plastics
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Fashion Retailer Recycling Initiatives
Fashion Retailer Recycling Initiatives
ASOS' Leftover Fabrics are Used to Make Sanitary Pads
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50
Experiential Beauty Shop-in-Shops
Experiential Beauty Shop-in-Shops
CVS' BeautyIRL Shops Let Consumers Try on Makeup on the Spot
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49
Virtual Showroom Assistants
Virtual Showroom Assistants
Porcelanosa’s ISA Creates an Enhanced Showroom Experience
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48
Ultra-Minimalist Fall Streetwear Collections
Ultra-Minimalist Fall Streetwear Collections
KANCO Launches a Sleek and Slouchy Capsule for FW18
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Minimally Branded Coffee Mugs
Minimally Branded Coffee Mugs
Starbucks' New Exclusive Line Has a Different Design Approach
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46
Mental Wellness Pop-Ups
Mental Wellness Pop-Ups
'The Bakery' by Lidl Supports Discussions on Mental Health
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45
Revolutionary Fashion Magazine Covers
Revolutionary Fashion Magazine Covers
Vogue Arabia's Cover Boldly Celebrates the Female Body
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44
Custom Camper Van Marketplaces
Custom Camper Van Marketplaces
'Conversion Trader' Supports the Van Life Movement
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43
Massive Ice Cream Museums
Massive Ice Cream Museums
Ample Hills is Building a 15,000-Square-Foot Ice Cream Factory
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Compostable Double-Wall Cups
Compostable Double-Wall Cups
Vegware is a Company That Offers Plant-Based Catering Packaging
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Waste-Reducing Canned Water
Waste-Reducing Canned Water
Tesco's CanO Water Range Offers an Alternative to Plastic Bottles
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Wellness-Focused Flying Experiences
Wellness-Focused Flying Experiences
Singapore Airlines Enhances its Ultra-Long-Haul Flight
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Digitally Connected Beverage Cups
Digitally Connected Beverage Cups
Huhtamaki's Single-Use Smart Cup is a Vehicle for Advertisement
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Perfume Vending Machines
Perfume Vending Machines
The Tiffany & Co. Vending Machine Dispenses Perfume
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37
Debuting Elegant Jewelry Brands
Debuting Elegant Jewelry Brands
Mejuri Opened Doors to Its High-Quality Jewelry Store in Toronto
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36
Youthful O2O Food Halls
Youthful O2O Food Halls
VICE's MUNCHIES Food Hall Offers a First-of-Its-Kind Offline Experience
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35
Checkout-Free Retail Concepts
Checkout-Free Retail Concepts
Zippin's Concept Store Shows a Next-Gen AI-Powered Shopping Platform
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Entrepreneurial Concept Shops
Entrepreneurial Concept Shops
eBay's 'The New Stand' Store Spotlights Innovative Small Businesses
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33
Inaugural Comfort-Focused Menswear
Inaugural Comfort-Focused Menswear
Lolë Launches Its First-Ever Men's Activewear Collection
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E-Commerce-Friendly Concept Stores
E-Commerce-Friendly Concept Stores
The Batch Shop Aids the Informed Buyer in Online Purchases
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Design Studio-Owned Furniture Collections
Design Studio-Owned Furniture Collections
NIRU Slow Creations' First Line Boasts a Minimalist Lamp
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30
Male-Friendly Flower Webshops
Male-Friendly Flower Webshops
'Real Men Buy Flowers' Simplifies the Flower-Buying Process for Men
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Pampering Personal Care Stores
Pampering Personal Care Stores
L'Occitane's Experiential Concept Store is Indulgent & Immersive
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28
Art Therapy Branding Initatives
Art Therapy Branding Initatives
Basic Studio Creates a Tranquil Design Aesthetic for ENSO
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Colorful Modern Industrial Factories
Colorful Modern Industrial Factories
Waterfrom Design Adds Color Pops to a Building in Taiwan
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Daring Unconventional Cookie Flavors
Daring Unconventional Cookie Flavors
Oreo Cookie Flavors Extend to Spice with Wasabi and Hot Wings
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25
Breakfast Chain Food Trucks
Breakfast Chain Food Trucks
The Waffle House Food Truck Brings the Restaurant to Consumers
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24
Ethical Cruelty-Free Handbag Designs
Ethical Cruelty-Free Handbag Designs
Alexandra K.'s Bag Was Gifted to the Duchess Of Sussex
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High-Tech Responsive Shops
High-Tech Responsive Shops
The TIENS 'Experience Store' Encourages Consumer Interaction
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Exclusive In-Store Sneakers
Exclusive In-Store Sneakers
The Exclusive 'Balenciaga Track' Can Only Be Bought by Appointment
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21
Futuristic Online-Only Fashions
Futuristic Online-Only Fashions
The Neuro Studio SOLVENTUS 2019 Collection is Created on-Demand
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Historic Collaborative Working Spaces
Historic Collaborative Working Spaces
The Beauty Shoppe Mixes Historic Value with Modern Design
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19
High Tech Fiber Facades
High Tech Fiber Facades
Morphosis Employs a Fiber Used for Bulletproof Vests & Aircraft Parts
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18
Energy-Harvesting Pavilion Concepts
Energy-Harvesting Pavilion Concepts
Brooks + Scarpa Envisions a Structure That Captures Energy
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17
Illustrated Corporate Utopia Concepts
Illustrated Corporate Utopia Concepts
Elliot Bishop's Cautionary Tale About Britain Seems Majestic
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16
Retro Multi-Colored Clothing Designs
Retro Multi-Colored Clothing Designs
Forever 21 and Wilson Partner for a Tennis-Inspired Capsule
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15
Welcoming Multifunctional Office Interiors
Welcoming Multifunctional Office Interiors
IA Interior Architects Designs a Modern Space for ASICS
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14
Bizarre Multifunctional Dress Designs
Bizarre Multifunctional Dress Designs
PrettyLittleThing's Offering Both Stuns & Delights Instagram
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13
Iconic Cartoon Convenience Stores
Iconic Cartoon Convenience Stores
A Real-Life Kwik-E-Mart Has Been Opened in Myrtle Beach
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12
Humorous Boomer-Headed Lookbooks
Humorous Boomer-Headed Lookbooks
Farmland Foods Pokes Fun at Supreme with a Fashion Stunt
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11
Furniture-Inspired Chocolate Advertisements
Furniture-Inspired Chocolate Advertisements
IKEA's Promotion for Its Dark Chocolate is Clever
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10
Gorgeous Celebrity-Headed Editorials
Gorgeous Celebrity-Headed Editorials
GARAGE Debuts Its September Issue with a Rihanna Photoshoot
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9
Refined Artistic Jewelry Collections
Refined Artistic Jewelry Collections
Le Lou Ula's Offerings Have a Potent Sculptural Direction
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8
Artistically Accented Minimalist Interiors
Artistically Accented Minimalist Interiors
Pensando en Blanco's Design Has an Art Deco Influence
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7
Touring Lagunitas Brewery
Touring Lagunitas Brewery
Lagunitas Makes Beer That Tells a Story
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6
High-End Custom Tailoring Services
High-End Custom Tailoring Services
Oak and River's Garments are Handmade with Premium Fabrics
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5
Play-Integrated Retail Spaces
Play-Integrated Retail Spaces
Supermoments' Retail Space Has Climbing Structures and Video Games
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4
Co-Learning Concept Spaces
Co-Learning Concept Spaces
'Campfire Campus' Sets Itself Apart as Asia’s First Co-Learning Space
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3
Customizable Modular Prefab Cabins
Customizable Modular Prefab Cabins
Koto's Structures are Dark, Minimalist & Scandinavian-Inspired
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2
Observable Exhibition-Style Editorials
Observable Exhibition-Style Editorials
POP Magazine's Bella Hadid Editorial is Stunning & Shiny
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Provocative Fully Transparent Fashion
Provocative Fully Transparent Fashion
Axel Arigato Teams Up with Samsung for an Alluring Editorial
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