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The Pattern

The Pattern

Written by: Mike Litman
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Before it's obvious. Daily culture intelligence from 150+ sources. Fashion, design, technology, brands, music, art, and lifestyle. The patterns others miss, every morning at 8:30am UK time.© 2026 The Pattern / Cultural Capital Labs Art Daily Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • No. 232: Chinese designers are maturing fast, and Western luxury has no answer yet.

    No. 232: Chinese designers are maturing fast, and Western luxury has no answer yet.
    Oct 22 2026
    Artists and designers whose work fills a brand's stage may find their names shrink beside the logo. Read the full edition: https://thepattern.media/editions/2026-10-22.html
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    5 mins
  • No. 231: Culture venues are becoming the brand's best distribution channel.

    No. 231: Culture venues are becoming the brand's best distribution channel.
    Oct 21 2026
    Advertising and shop windows may lose budget when a live gig or gallery room does the selling. Read the full edition: https://thepattern.media/editions/2026-10-21.html
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    5 mins
  • No. 230: Retrospectives are the new R&D. Heritage is doing creative work now.

    No. 230: Retrospectives are the new R&D. Heritage is doing creative work now.
    Oct 20 2026
    Brands without a deep or borrowed history lose an easy draw, leaving new launches to do the work alone. Read the full edition: https://thepattern.media/editions/2026-10-20.html
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    5 mins
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