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Pianist Jan Lisiecki lands at Milan’s La Scala

May 29, 2025

AMID the new season launches and non-stop program, Canadian Jan Lisiecki returns to Milan’s La Scala in a concert that explores the world of piano preludes. His pieces intertwine the purity of Bach, the lyrici...

Axel Arigato introduces the Eris sneaker

Felicity Carter

May 29, 2025

Fashion, News

SWEDISH fashion brand Axel Arigato has launched Eris today - a new unisex sneaker that marks its main footwear release of the year. A label known for its clean design with a streetwear influence, the Eris ...

Between Čajkovskij and Elgar, scores of haunting virtuosity lead La Scala’s Philharmonic orchestra

Chidozie Obasi

May 28, 2025

News

Led by Kazuki Yamada’s baton—and featuring acclaimed violinist Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider—the podium brought together a stirring pairing of the two great composers. MILAN, ITALY — The season of the La Scala’s Ph...

Glass presents the livestream of Dior’s Cruise 2026 show

Andy Mack

May 27, 2025

Fashion, Fashion Shows, News

STAGING what is pencilled to be her final show for the House, Maria Grazia Chiuri is presenting Dior's Cruise 2026 in her birthplace of Rome. Bringing a never-seen-before glimpse of the 18th century Villa ...

Chanel Beauty adds two new shades to Les Beiges Bronzing Creams range

Caroline Simpson

May 27, 2025

Beauty, Cosmetics We Love, News

CHANEL Beauty has introduced two new shades into its cream-gel bronzer Les Beiges Bronzing Cream Healthy Glow line. Designed to give everyone that desirable healthy Chanel kiss-of-sun glow, five shades of thei...

Fashion in Helsinki – where threads of the mundane meet the obscure

Chidozie Obasi

May 27, 2025

Fashion, Fashion Shows, News

Designers are betting on outlandish offerings with a dash of grunge. But amid the fuss, functionality and practicality won the race. HELSINKI, FINLAND — The Finnish design scene offers more than aesthetics...

Bvlgari unveils Polychroma, a new high jewellery collection in Taormina

Imogen Clark

May 26, 2025

Jewellery and Watches, News

ONCE again, Bvlgari is redefining the high jewellery landscape with the debut of Polychoma, its latest high-end collection that was unveiled in the Sicilian town of Taormina. Fusing ancient beauty and cont...

Dior Beauty introduces the new Backstage Makeup Collection 2025

Sophie Richardson

May 22, 2025

Beauty, News

SINCE its launch, Dior Backstage has captivated the hearts of makeup lovers worldwide. Designed to highlight behind-the-scenes expertise, the makeup range draws inspiration from shows, photo shoots, and red-ca...

Rue de Verneuil capsule with La Ligne has launched

Felicity Carter

May 21, 2025

Fashion, News

RUE DE VERNEUIL, founded by Vincent Ribat in 2014, is known for its architectural approach to bag design. Drawing on his background in interior design, Ribat brings together clean lines, colour and utility in ...

Glass presents the official livestream of Louis Vuitton’s Cruise 2026 Show

Andy Mack

May 21, 2025

Fashion, Fashion Shows, News

THE anticipation for Louis Vuitton’s Cruise shows is always high. Renowned for their destination shows that have found themselves everywhere from Barcelona to Shanghai, the French House has kept it local for i...

“Giving overlooked objects a stage” – Florence Houston and her wonderful jelly paintings

Rosie Lowit

May 20, 2025

Art, Exhibitions, Feature, News

“I LIKE taking overlooked objects and giving them a stage”, painter Florence Houston tells me. I’m sitting in her West London studio a week prior to the opening of Powder Puff, her solo show at Lyndsey Ingram....

Bamford celebrates 20 years with some special launches

Caroline Simpson

May 19, 2025

Beauty, News, Skincare, Wellbeing

BRITISH lifestyle and wellness brand Bamford is celebrating 20 years since it began making its geranium fragrance with four new geranium-scented candles as well as two new launches – Geranium Sugar Polish and ...

AMIRI nods to ‘70s Americana for its Pre-Fall 2025 campaign

Chidozie Obasi

May 19, 2025

Fashion, Menswear, News

WITHIN the interiors of a Hollywood Hills estate, a series of different storylines unfold: a nonchalant gathering in a sun-drenched lounge room; fleeting profiles cross in a mid-century wood-paneled rec room; ...

Sheraton Grand London Park Lane launches The Great Gatsby-themed Afternoon Tea

Sophie Richardson

May 19, 2025

Dining, News

AFTERNOON Tea may be a quintessentially British tradition, but now it’s getting an American twist. This spring, Sheraton Grand London Park Lane has teamed up with The Great Gatsby: A New Musical to craft a new...

Milan’s Strehler Theatre welcomes the thrills and fresh takes from La Scala Academy in end of year show

Chidozie Obasi

May 19, 2025

Culture, News

MILAN, ITALY — This May, the Strehler Theatre welcomes artists of La Scala’s Academy with a programme comprising the Presentation of the School, choreographed by Olivieri, the revival of William Forsythe's New...

Monica Vinader launches the Aria collection

Felicity Carter

May 16, 2025

Jewellery and Watches, News

MONICA Vinader, is the British jewellery brand known for its clean, contemporary designs, sustainable ethos and focus on everyday luxury. Founded in 2008, the brand has built a loyal following thanks to it...

Kurt Weill projects notes of humour and jazzy glitz at Milan’s La Scala

Chidozie Obasi

May 16, 2025

Culture, News

Hopping between social criticism, contamination and playful staging, the production recalls a strong Milanese tradition between La Scala and Piccolo, recounting the landscape of inequality and exploitation. ...

Gala Fracci returns to Milan’s La Scala for its fourth edition to honour the late dance phenomenon

Chidozie Obasi

May 15, 2025

Culture, Don't Miss: Theatre, News

THROUGHOUT her career, Carla Fracci had proven that she was a stellar artist. As a performer who took stages by storm and played all manner of roles within the classic repertoire, she had a technical and artis...

Pitti Uomo 108 promises timelessness with a bite of reinvention at 4-day fair

Chidozie Obasi

May 15, 2025

Fashion, Menswear, News

Italy’s capital of menswear will turn up the heat once again at Fortezza da Basso for a four-day fair starting 17 June 2025, placing its offerings on the world stage for customers and aficionados alike. Highli...

MM6 Maison Margiela and Salomon lean on premium technicality for their SS25 collection

Chidozie Obasi

May 15, 2025

Fashion, News

MM6 Maison Margiela and Salomon open a new chapter in their successful design partnership – a celebration of a shared ethos, offering unconventional perspectives on progressive and technically advanced designs...

Glass goes to Cannes Film Festival 2025

Elodie Chapuis

May 15, 2025

Culture, Fashion, Feature, News

PHOTOGRAPHER Élodie Chapuis takes GLASS to the south of France to get a closer look at the stars of this year's prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Andie Macdowell. Photograph: Élodie Chapuis Bel...