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A Taste of Luxury Luxury Brands Expansion into Hospitality

There are many reasons why a luxury brand would want to expand into other non-fashion-related industries. According to Bain and Company, the luxury market will reach €360-380 billion by 2025. Having branded cafés and restaurants can serve as an extension…

Color of the year 2022: Very Peri

At the end of every year, the famous color institute Pantone announces the feature color of the upcoming year. The lucky color is dominant in the newest trends throughout the year and it can be seen everywhere: fashion, home, retail,…

Color of the Year 2021

Last month, Pantone announced their pick for 2021’s color of the year. Ultimate Gray paired with Illummante, a soft and inviting yellow. The two colors paired together symbolize strength, optimism and overall positivity after a year that was filled with…

5 Star Plus Participates in the 2020 SSEF

At this year’s Sino-Swiss Economic Forum (SSEF), 5 Star Plus Retail Design has decided to participate with the showcase of one of their latest design works. In celebration of the 70th anniversary of Switzerland-China diplomatic relations, the topic focus for…

5 Star Plus Storytelling Series: Senses

Now that we have an understanding of the impact emotion and colors can have when it comes to storytelling, let’s examine the impact sensory storytelling can have on consumers. Incorporating sensory elements such as light, smell, and textures into retail…