Welcome to the Friday Weekly Wrap-Up newsletter, where we explore the intersection of Art, Fashion, and Pop Culture.
Regal Reverie: Kate Middleton’s New Portrait
Rise and shine readers – a new royal portrait just dropped, and again it is dividing the internet… This time by artist Hannah Uzor on the July 2024 cover of Tatler Magazine. In the artwork Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, stands regally in a white gown against a blue backdrop, wearing the iconic Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara. The portrait captures Middleton in her Jenny Packham cape dress from a State Banquet in November 2023 at Buckingham Palace. What’s your take on it?
Chloe Sevigny’s Pick From The 2024 White Columns Benefit Auction
When the New York IT girl speaks, we listen! Chloe Sevigny was invited by friends behind the White Columns Benefit Auction to choose her standout piece included in the sale taking place on May 30th at White Columns. Her selection? A remarkable early 20th-century ‘Memory Ware’. Alongside Sevigny’s choice, the auction features works by esteemed artists such as Katherine Bernhardt, David Shrigley, and Nicolas Party, among others. This auction promises a treasure trove of artistic gems. Explore the offerings here.
Fashion Forward: THE GANNI PLAYBOOK
Get ready for the summer’s must-read for fashion-forward minds! “THE GANNI PLAYBOOK” drops June 12th, penned by GANNI co-founder Nicolaj Reffstrup and @techstyler.brooke. Discover hands-on strategies for a more responsible fashion business. Available soon on GANNI.com and in stores, plus watch out for engaging panel talks with top industry voices!
Poppy’s Artful Wish: A Journey of Courage and Creativity
Three-year-old Poppy was diagnosed with leukemia, but now, at nine, she’s realising her lifelong dream of exhibiting her art thanks to ‘Art of Wishes’. With 28 vibrant paintings currently on view at Christie’s London, including her favorite ‘Friendship Patterns,’ she’s fundraising for ‘Make-A-Wish’ through the online auction, now open for bidding until May 31.
Anna Sorokin: Blending Legal Obligations with Haute Couture
During her latest court appearance, Anna Sorokin (AKA The Anna Delvey) notorious for deceiving both high society and the art world, once again commanded attention. Despite her conviction, she used the opportunity to showcase SHAO New York, a client of her fashion PR consultancy, OutLaw Agency. With effortless finesse, she blended her legal obligations with haute couture, even accessorizing with her court-issued ankle monitor.
