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Decoded Future, London: Creative Innovation Summit

The first Decoded Future Summit – staged at London's Tobacco Dock on June 26 – brought Decoded and Stylus together for a groundbreaking event exploring innovation in lifestyle, fashion, luxury, beauty and wellness.

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5 Jul 2018
BY: Roger Tredre & Julia Errens
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