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If you haven't attended one of our pop-ups in person, you've definitely heard about them in the news!
FORBES: "Billionaire Travel: Bal Harbour Shops’ Pop-Up Takes Luxury Shopping On A Road Trip"
Since its opening in 1965, Bal Harbour Shops has been the rare outdoor shopping center driven solely by luxury retail tenants. It was the first U.S. location outside New York for both Yves Saint Laurent and Oscar de la Renta.
As a luxury shopping mecca, Bal Harbour Shops is a global destination. When visiting Miami’s North Beach enclave isn’t in the cards, what’s a luxury tourist to do?
The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-up Tour officially landed in Sarasota, Florida on March 8, on the heels of a successful installment in Raleigh, North Carolina. Brands including Balmain, Etro, Tiffany & Co, Santa Maria Novella, Gianvitto Rossi, and Addict will be showcased for four weeks, then give way to Cremieux, Orlebar Brown, Golden Goose, and Dolce & Gabbana among other storefronts joining the limited-edition event.
FORBES: "For The Record Invests Millions In The Future Of Experiential Theatre"
After almost a decade and a half of success in Los Angeles, the acclaimed immersive theatre company For The Record is ready to enter the spotlight internationally. For the first time in its 14-year history, the company is opening the door to investors to take what it has built to the next level.
At 15,000 square feet, CineVita will be the largest Spiegeltent in the world. It is 185 feet long and 100 feet wide. It is inspired by the classic movie palaces typical during the golden days of Hollywood. It will seat up to 750 people in various seating options, including VIP booths, balcony bench seating, and traditional side seating. The mobile venue, which can be up in seven to20 days, will debut in Los Angeles later this year.
FORBES: "Bal Harbour Shops Goes On Tour With Traveling Luxury Pop-Up Activation"
Known as the most iconic luxury shopping destination in the U.S., Bal Harbour Shops in Miami has enjoyed continued prosperity since its inception in 1965. Following a $550 million expansion plan that will see the shopping center double in size when complete, it is now unveiling Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up, the first-ever traveling luxury retail pop-up activation.
The pop-up activation will include a selection of luxury, lifestyle and fashion brands including Tiffany & Co, Balmain, Frette, Assouline, James Perse and more, while also offering a dining option seating 150 people, with a full bar and lounge...
VARIETY: "AliExpress Announces Deep Discounts Sitewide for Singles Day"
"AliExpress has teamed up with Grammy-nominated rapper Swae Lee to mark the occasion (Singles Day). In fact, Swae Lee curated a handful of his favorite deals to shop for Singles Day.
“I’m excited to team up with AliExpress on Singles’ Day because to me it’s a day to celebrate self-care, self-expression, and individuality,” Swae Lee said in a statement. “My music and style have always been about being true to myself and standing out from the crowd. I believe everyone should be able to express themselves in their own unique way, and AliExpress offers a wide variety of unique products that help people do just that.”
"50th Hip-Hop Anniversary Pop-Up Opens at Underground Atlanta"
Legendary Atlanta producers Dallas Austin and Jermaine Dupri are now in their 50s so it only seems apropos that they have teamed up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop by opening an Atlanta-focused pop-up experience at Underground Atlanta.
"AliExpress Launches New Collab and Pop-Up Tour with
Tiffany Haddish"
AliExpress, the international online retail marketplace operated by Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group, is celebrating its collaboration with actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish by embarking on a pop-up store “tour” around Los Angeles.
The tour is AliExpress’ first foray into the U.S., and each store will feature interactive elements, personal shopping concierges and variety of products, from e-bikes to smart watches to home goods. Shoppers also will get to browse Haddish’s curated AliExpress collection, which will be exclusively available in a virtual showroom on AliExpress.com
THE SOURCE: Nas Rolls Out ‘ILLMATIC XXV:
Memory Lane NYC Pop-Up"
We’ve been in Illmatic 25th anniversary mode all day — peep our Today In Hip-Hop History feature for a breakdown of Esco’s monumental debut album! — but nobody is reveling in the moment more than the man himself. That’s why last night made for an extra special occasion, as Nas returned home to NYC to unveil a new pop-up experience currently on display at Sony Square. Made possible by the good people over at Hennessy, The Pop Up Agency and Certified Classics.
WWD: "Ed Sheeran
Celebrates New Album With Pop-ups, Fashion Collabs"
Ed Sheeran is the latest artist to dabble in the “merch” world’s ever-evolving state with a pop-up blowout around the U.S. and collaborations with Chinatown Market, Rhude and KidSuper.
The 10 pop-ups are located throughout the U.S. and will celebrate the release of Sheeran’s fourth studio album, “No.6 Collaborations Project,” due out Friday.
The activations will feature six pieces made exclusively for the pop-ups, designed by Rhude, KidSuper and Chinatown Market. The collaborations mark the first time Sheeran has released co-branded apparel in the U.S.
WINE BUSINESS: "Allegro Cellars Brings New Energy to Wine for Hispanic Consumers Through the Allegro Block Party Featuring Leli Hernandez
"Allegro Cellars, the modern California premium wine brand celebrating the artistic and edgy lifestyle and experiences of young Hispanics, brought a completely new level of excitement to Los Angeles with a culture-fueled party atop the Grammy Museum at LA Live. The first-of-its-kind event featured a special performance by the multi-talented artist Leli Hernandez & highlighted the upbeat creativity inherent in the Allegro consumer through a live art activation, local fashion pop-up, foodie favorites, dance-inducing music, and the full line of Allegro wines – including the launch of a new product."
"The Funny Reason Kraft Is Giving Away Free Boxes Of Mac 'N Cheese"
There is probably no better comfort food out there than mac and cheese. Its creamy, indulgent blend of gooey cheese and rich carbs makes it one of the most soothing foods to eat, especially after a particularly rough day. Kraft understands the dish's unique comforting power, and the company is putting it to good use following the Final Four games of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament this year.
SECRET NYC: "This Pop-Up at the West Village's Sveta is Supporting Ukranian Refugees"
Stoli Vodka is partnering with Sveta for a pop-up to raise awareness and funds for Ukrainian refugees now through August 24th. Stoli Vodka has partnered with West Village’s European restaurant Sveta for a Ukrainian-themed pop-up supporting World Central Kitchen. Founded in 2010, World Central Kitchen is a not-for-profit non-governmental organization devoted to providing meals in the wake of natural disasters and humanitarian and community crises, and Stoli Vodka and Sveta have pledged to raise $1,000,000 for Ukrainian refugees.
LA MAG: "Why Camille
Kostek Was Inspired to Launch A Second Swimsuits for All Line"
Camille Kostek is creating a space for women of all shapes and sizes to feel confident, sexy and empowered in their bikini bodies. The 30-year-old Sports Illustrated model just launched her second collection with the leading size inclusive swimwear brand, Swimsuits For All, this week at a pop up shop located on Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade. Designed with nature in mind, Camille hopes her collection will continue to “celebrate all women in their all-natural state.”
T-MOBILE Helps Seniors Get Wireless Discounts from AT&T and Verizon
T-Mobile is the only wireless provider that offers discounts to seniors living anywhere in the country. To arm seniors with the resources they need to address the problem, T-Mobile launched a fun new website, BannedSeniors.com.
In addition to the website, the Un-carrier opened a pop up Wireless Discount Information Center at the Arrowhead Towne Center mall, located outside Sun City, Arizona – one of the largest retirement communities in the country.
CULTURESLATE: Hayley Kiyoko Launches ‘Panorama’ Album With Innovative Fan Experience
LOS ANGELES, CA — Artist Hayley Kiyoko, best known for her 2015 gold-certified single ‘Girls Like Girls’ and acting credits including Lemonade Mouth, Scooby-Doo!, and The Fosters, treated fans Thursday night to a unique album release event. Panorama: The Experience was a one-time special first look at Kiyoko’s sophomore album, on the eve of its global release 4-years following her debut album Expectations. The event was hosted by Lighthouse ArtSpace Los Angeles, an immersive art gallery currently running a stunning Vincent van Gogh exhibit. This music experience featured all of the best aspects of the venue’s exhibition capabilities.
T-Mobile Launches Year-long Rage Against Big
Internet Tour
Today, T-Mobile U.S. Inc. unveils its Rage Against Big Internet Tour, a series of wacky pop-ups happening nationwide that provide an outlet for frustrated Big Internet customers to let out their angst.
Whack-an-Internet Provider made its debut recently at a T-Mobile Rage Against Big Internet pop-up event at the Santa Monica pier in Southern California. Swarms of frustrated Big Internet customers stood in line for their chance at revenge. Many started with angry furrowed brows and wrinkled noses but left with smiles and a sense of peace. Success!
HYPEBEAST: Dwyane Wade and Li-Ning Tap French
Artist DFT For Latest
Apparel Collection
Fresh of the release of the Way of Wade 9 sneaker, Dwyane Wade continues his innovative partnership with label Li-Ning. The collaborative Wade brand is followed up with a groundbreaking capsule collection interpreted by French artist DFT. The Li-Ning Way of Wade x DFT “We Are One” capsule collection will debut at the Solestage pop-up store from March 27.
VIBE: Skylar Diggins-Smith, Meek Mill, And Tommie Smith Agree That #Reform Starts With The Youth
As history has shown, that activism spirit enclosed within the center’s MLK section is too powerful to be contained behind plexiglass. Just a few steps behind the building’s main entrance was the meeting ground for a group of people who plan to add fuel to a social justice trend between athletic brands and household monikers. McElreath Hall housed the introduction to PUMA’s global platform #Reform (Oct. 6), ushered by three of entertainment and sports’ biggest names.
MIXMAG: Deadmau5 Announces London Pop-Up Shop, "Lots Of Stuff In A Store"
After hosting successful pop-up shops in New York and Los Angeles, Deadmau5 and Mau5trap are bringing a temporary store to London. The pop-up will take place from November 10-16 and will feature original merchandise, Mau5 heads and more.
Fans can also expect in-store DJ sets and signings from Deadmau5 and Mau5trap artists. The pop-up coincides with Joel Zimmerman's tour dates at Printworks and Ministry of Sound.
Fans will be able to cop exclusive capsule collections from partners Kid Robot, MetaThreads, Scuf Gaming, Mclaren and more.
EDM.com: "A-TRAK to Headline Drive-In Show in Southern California
Since mid-March, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has forced traditional concerts to take an indefinite hiatus. Over the past few months, however, we've seen an emergence of drive-in shows to supplement the loss of live music.
At the end of August, A-Trak will be headlining a drive-in show in SoCal hosted by GLOBAL SOUNDEMIC. Additionally, GLOBAL SOUNDEMIC has stated this will be the first of many shows in their "Drive-In Dance Party" series. The show will take place on Sunday, August 30th at the Ventura County Fairgrounds with DJ Ruckus and DJ Tay James also slated to perform.
T-MOBILE: "IF 5G Were...
Ice Cream"
Here’s the scoop … T-Mobile dishes out the best 5G coverage across the country. It’s the fastest. It’s the most reliable. And it’s by FAR the largest! In fact, our 5G network covers nearly 2x more square miles than AT&T and 4x more than Verizon. Here’s what that looks like in ice cream.
Because it’s hot out, and because sharing is caring, we took our ice cream to the beach. The North Avenue Beach in Chicago, to be specific. The people had a choice: 4 scoops for an order of Berry Fast 5G (us, of course), 2 scoops for Basic Blue (aka AT&T) and 1 scoop for Last-Place Licorice (aka Verizon).
WWD: "Pop-up for Jay Z’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Album to Open in New York"
The “Reasonable Doubt” pop-up is making its way to New York City. This time around, the pop-up will re-create the Studio B Control Room at D&D Studios, where Jay Z recorded songs for the classic album.
Now Burke is teaming with Fancy.com, a social shopping site, for the New York City pop-up, which will be open from Oct. 20 through Oct. 23, and mimic DJ Premier’s Studio B Control Room at D&D Studios where Jay Z recorded songs for the album. The installation will also include the original equipment with which the album was recorded, along with graffiti re-created by the same artist who tagged the studio space.
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