Welcome to the Friday Weekly Wrap-Up newsletter, where we explore the intersection of Art, Fashion, and Pop Culture.
Gladiator Chic: Paul Mescal’s Knitwear & Short-Shorts Up for Grabs
Irish actor and GQ’s Most Stylish Person of 2024 Paul Mescal is selling his entire promotional tour wardrobe for Gladiator II, including his iconic knitwear and short-shorts. The pieces will be available exclusively on Vinted starting December 16, 2024, with all proceeds benefiting Irish charity Pieta House.
Bear With Me: A Journey Through Teddy History
Visit the adorable exhibition ‘My Teddy Bear‘ at Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, that celebrates the iconic toy’s evolution from its early 20th-century origins to its enduring role in pop culture. Featuring 130 unique bears, artworks, and interactive displays, the exhibition runs until June 22 next year.
Mocha Mousse: The Swanky Swamp Shade of 2025
Pantone’s 2025 Colour of the Year is Mocha Mousse, a soft, nougaty brown evoking everything from luxury knitwear to swamp water. Described as “subtly elegant and earthy” by Pantone’s Leatrice Eiseman, it’s a calmer choice than 2024’s bold “Brat” green.
McQueen Sketches Make $$$: A Rare Glimpse Into Fashion History
14 years after Alexander McQueen’s tragic passing, a collection of his sketchbooks from the early 1990s to 2001 sold for £20k (truly a bargain) at a Kerry Taylor auction this week on 10 December. The archive includes 54 sketches, Polaroids from fittings, personal photos, and scans from his Central Saint Martins and Givenchy years, offering a rare glimpse into the designer’s early inspirations.
