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Sphere-spotting: New York

By Cathy Schneider, Sphere Trending Trend Futurist and Director of Color Theory

Our team recently attended Shoppe Object in New York and D.A.R. Proyectos was a brand that stood out – blending smart design with traditional Andean artisan techniques.

Using indigenous stones and minerals, they create unexpected and playful yet relatable everyday objects. They believe the world is full of life, not only from plants and animals, but rocks as well and they believe these rocks to be symbols of life. In pursuit of finding new ways to keep the essence of their cosmovision alive, they are always looking for design spaces in which to preserve their creative expression. Cultural traceability is key to keeping the intricate patterns and the forgotten symbolism of indigenous Peru alive.”

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Brands Get Revved Up

Cathy Schneider, Sphere Trending Trend Futurist, Director of Color Theory

Dubbed the ‘Summer Railroad Racetrack’ and located in a former car repair facility across from the East Hampton railway station, this pop-up store by Mytheresa x Flamingo Estate pays homage to its location’s history, integrating racetrack motifs into its decor.

The centerpiece of the store features a miniature racetrack garden featuring race cars surrounded by Mytheresa products. This temporary shop creates a community for luxury enthusiasts and brings customers a creative, luxury immersive shopping experience. 

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Fifth Avenue Blooms

By Cathy Schneider, Sphere Trending Trend Futurist, Director of Color Theory

During our trendspotting travels to NYC, our team was pleased to discover, for the third year in a row, Van Cleef & Arpel’s uptown art installation, Fifth Avenue Blooms, to celebrate spring on NYC’s Fifth Avenue for the month of May. Paris-based artist Alexandre Benjamin Navet created a multi-dimensional “unfolding garden” utilizing “architectural garden details such as railings, carved stone planters from the 19th century and beautiful alleys” to quote Navet. Van Cleef and Arpels organized poetry readings, live painting, dance performances, and other cultural events throughout the neighborhood to celebrate spring.

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