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April 3, 2024

What a new dupe-hunting site says about the industry’s relationship with knockoffs

Within days of the Donald Judd vs. Kim Kardashian lawsuit news, a website called Dupe went viral for its ability to help shoppers dig up low-cost look-alikes. Why are some knockoffs maligned and others celebrated? Fred Nicolaus looks closer.

industry insider

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November 2, 2023

This Italian ‘acquisition machine’ is coming to America

Founded in 2015, Italian Design Brands is having a banner year, with an IPO in May and opening a New York flagship in October. CEO Andrea Sasso shares the vision behind IDB’s big moves.

meet the makers

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October 26, 2023

How burnout led this maker to start her own furniture studio

Sam Klemick’s whimsical furniture is inspired by puffy duvets and the imperfect beauty of salvaged lumber.

furniture

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October 19, 2023

Making the bed: Boll & Branch gets into furniture

In another push into omnichannel territory, Boll & Branch has debuted a capsule collection of bedroom furniture. BOH spoke with the brand’s founders about the expansion and what it means for the future of the DTC brand.

digital disruptors

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October 12, 2023

Mine is turning model homes into furniture showrooms

Despite a flailing retail market, real estate startup Mine is in expansion mode, with hundreds of shoppable model homes across the country. Founder Eoin Harrington explains why homebuilders are champing at the bit to team up.

retail watch

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September 7, 2023

Who stands to benefit from the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams bankruptcy?

After a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, the North Carolina brand’s future is in serious doubt. BOH’s retail columnist looks at who might pick up where MG+BW left off.

sustainability

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September 6, 2023

10 ways to dispose of your clients’ old furniture responsibly

In the world of sustainable design, repurposing unwanted furniture is one of the more challenging tasks to conquer. Here are 10 strategies for off-loading a client’s old stuff in a more environmentally conscious way.

meet the makers

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August 24, 2023

This Vancouver designer crafts story-rich furnishings from reclaimed wood

Vancouver furniture artist Brent Comber uses wood to capture the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

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August 24, 2023

What’s your favorite design decade? We’re making a case for the 70s

The trippy, eco-driven designs of the 1970s are back—and more sophisticated than ever.

comings & goings

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July 17, 2023

Vanguard’s new CEO sees success in ‘staying in our lane’

As Andy Bray steps into Vanguard’s top role—succeeding his father and company co-founder, John Bray—he tells BOH about his vision for the manufacturer’s future.

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