Time for your weekly dose of bite-sized news from The Art Gorgeous!
The Lyst Index Q2: Miu Miu Tops the Charts
The latest Lyst Index for Q2 has been released, and Miu Miu has claimed the top spot, overtaking Loewe, which has dropped one position since last quarter. YSL follows in third place. In the rankings, Cos maintains its stronghold, remaining the only accessible brand in the top 10.
Pharrell & Nigo’s New Cultural Complex
Pharrell and Nigo, the newly appointed creative advisors for Nota Hotel, are now leading the creation of JAPA VALLEY TOKYO, a cultural complex by a Japanese hospitality group. The project reimagines California’s wine country through a Japanese lens, replacing Napa Valley’s wines with craft sake. Opening in 2027 at Yurakucho Park, the space will be a dynamic hub for art, design, fashion, and food, with a rotating series of pop-ups.
Taobao’s “Ugly Things” Exhibition
Taobao’s annual “Ugly Things” awards have long been a fan-favourite, and this year they took it up a notch. Titled “The Era of Uglies Has Arrived,” the event has evolved into an actual art exhibition in Hangzhou, running until August 15 at Tianmu Li. It’s a celebration of products that are so bad, they’re good. Do you think ugly products deserve their place in the museum? We certainly do.
Nadia Lee Cohen Dives into the Aphex Twin Multiverse
Nadia Lee Cohen is entering the multiverse of Aphex Twin. The visual artist and filmmaker has dropped a full-length music video for “korg funk 5,” collaborating with fellow artist Charlie Denis. Released on her Instagram this week, the video takes viewers on a surreal journey that feels like a fever dream.
Marc Jacobs Rumoured to be Up for Sale
Could Marc Jacobs be making a US comeback? Rumours are swirling that the iconic brand is up for sale for a whopping 1 billion dollars. LVMH is reportedly in talks with potential buyers, including US groups Authentic Brands Group (ABG), which owns Reebok, and WHP Global, the owner of Vera Wang. Could this be the next big shift in the fashion world?
Stay tuned for more exciting art and fashion updates next week!
