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Swarovski debuts The Quest for Light at Salone del Mobile

Alongside a curated selection of shining home decor, Swarovski announces the debut of The Quest for Light, an immersive illustrated book, unveiled exclusively at Salone del Mobile. Co-authored by Markus Langes-Swarovski and created in collaboration with acclaimed illustrator Hiro Kamigaki, and his studio IC4DESIGN, The Quest for Light captures...

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Arket and Laila Gohar present reimagined carousel during Milan Design Week

To mark the launch of their new collaboration, premiering on 21 April, Nordic lifestyle brand ARKET and New York-based artist Laila Gohar present a co-created public installation at Giardino delle Arti in Milan during this year’s design week. Part sculpture, part interactive stage set, the work centres on a reimagined fairground ride, with its...

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Jil Sander: 'Reference Library' exhibition

We live in an age of skimming. Eyes darting across screens, reading in fragments, following paths shaped by algorithms that decide what comes next before we even finish what came before. Reading for pleasure is in serious decline, and the book has become something worth defending, an object you hold, that asks you to slow down and stay a while....

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Louis Vuitton Pays Tribute to Frank Gehry at Art Basel Hong Kong

At the 2026 edition of Art Basel Hong Kong, Louis Vuitton celebrates its collaborations with Frank Gehry with a retrospective booth that acknowledges his longstanding partnership with the House across more than two decades. From audacious architectural projects to limited edition handbags, fragrance bottles and timepieces, Frank Gehry's...

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H&M launches platform to spotlight global style and self-expression in cities worldwide

H&M&NEW YORK brings together both recognisable faces from the Big Apple and newcomers to the studio, placing them on equal footing. An eclectic mix of icons, including Ice Spice; John Turturro; Liya Kebede; Paloma Elsesser; Kareem Rahma; Jay Guapo; Kai Schreiber and Lynn Yaeger, feature alongside unknown faces. Through photographs and films,...

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ESMOD Editions Presents Petite Encyclopédie de la Mode by Audrey Millet, in Bookstores December 11

WHERE DOES JEANS COME FROM? HOW DID THE SKIRT AND BIKINI BECOME SYMBOLS OF REBELLION, STYLE, OR POWER? The Encyclopedia of Fashion examines our wardrobes in depth: from ancient rituals to contemporary runways, from textile revolutions to social movements, and from pop icons to industrial transformations. With over 100 entries, this illustrated...

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A unique dialogue between ESMOD and the National Archaeology Museum

On the occasion of the exhibition “Masters of Fire – The Bronze Age in France, 2300–800 BCE”, the National Archaeology Museum – Domaine national du château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye – partnered with ESMOD Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, and Rennes for a summer residency combining fashion design, historical research, and cultural transmission. In July, 11...

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Saint Laurent Babylone presents D. M. Terblanche Exhibition

SAINT LAURENT BABYLONE presents a selection of photographs by D. M. Terblanche, curated by Anthony Vaccarello, on view from September 3 to 28. D. M. Terblanche began their artistic journey with cellphone self-portraits, gradually developing a strong preference for analog photography while maintaining a focus on portraiture. Over time, the...

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ASICS and World Athletics welcome athletes in the heart of Tokyo to try to break new records at the Tokyo : Speed : Race

On Saturday 3 May, ASICS will close the streets of Tokyo to host a unique speed race on a flat, fast course next to the Japan National Stadium, home of the upcoming World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25. The event, co-hosted by World Athletics, is called Tokyo : Speed : Race and will bring together world-class ASICS athletes to push the...

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Celebrating Elio Fiorucci: A tribute exhibition at Triennale Milano

Elio Fiorucci was a creative force like no other—an innovator who transformed fashion into an exuberant expression of art, culture, and individuality. As the visionary behind the eponymous brand, he brought a playful, eclectic style to the world, combining elements of pop art, music, and subculture. Known for his groundbreaking retail spaces and...

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New design event in Paris, Matter and Shape will make its debut in March 2024

MATTER and SHAPE (from 1st to 4th March 2024) is a unique design exhibition that is set to take place in the heart of Paris during the Spring 2024 fashion week. The event, which will be held in the iconic Jardin des Tuileries, is a cross-disciplinary platform that brings together emerging talents, established designers, historical and new...

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New digital film series: Fashion Redressed depicts inspirational stories and innovations

Today, Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) – the non-profit organisation mobilising sustainability in the fashion industry – presented a new online film series: Fashion Redressed. Produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, the captivating series intends to inspire the industry to take action to transform the way we produce and consume fashion....