nightclub Tag

I Want my Luxury Brand in a Bottle; Damnit!

I have written about this recession and what I think it means for the hospitality, nightclub design and nightlife industry as a whole. I have seen many trends, ups and downs in the economy and general malaise in the nightclub business. We have become a country of need...

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Crobar: ‘The Making of a Mega Club’

'Crobar, The making of a mega club' follows the planning,construction and gala opening of New York's hot, new megaclub. Part 'Trading Spaces' and 'Studio 54, ' the video will feature interviews with nightclub designer Callin Fortis and Kenny Smith, co-owners of Crobar....

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Cigarettes and Tea

It's Sunday and normally I wouldn't be blogging today, however, this graphic I found on blinkr is compelling and interesting. Though no reference to really much at all, this imagery is bemusing and not without political under tones. My take is COFFEE and cigarettes. Come on, its...

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Nightclub and fitness design: CRUNCH

Preliminary Crunch South Beach PT barBigtime Design Studios has recently been chosen as the design firm to handle the complete re-branding of the national fitness brand Crunch and their new vision. Described by former brand manager of Morgans Hotel Group, Tim Miller as "the apex where nightlife and fitness combine" this...

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Nightclub Design and Where To Get It?

Perfect. You've now negotiated a great lease based on 6% of gross. You have gotten the normal and yes, I do mean NORMAL 90 day buildout from your landlord and now you are ready for the next big step. Unless you are a seasoned operator and concept...

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