Welcome to the Friday Weekly Wrap-Up newsletter, where we explore the intersection of Art, Fashion, and Pop Culture.
Gary Hume revives Bays for Burberry’s 2025 show
Artist @garyhumestudio reworks his iconic Bays installation from the 1990s for @Burberry’s Summer 2025 show at London’s National Theatre. Featuring his signature water-resistant sheets with rectangular cutouts, the set semi-covered both models and the audience, blending art with fashion. First exhibited in London’s Docklands, Bays mirrors Hume’s modernist style, known for abstract designs and bold use of colour, perfectly echoing Burberry’s latest collection. It’s the first time Hume has revisited this piece since its debut.
Jacquemus x Christie’s for François-Xavier Lalanne
Fashion icon Simon Porte Jacquemus teams up with Christie’s and Dorothée Lalanne to create a dreamlike tribute to sculptor François-Xavier Lalanne. From October 4-10 at Christie’s Rockefeller Centre, the exhibition will blend reality and poetry, showcasing Lalanne’s iconic sculptures in a unique installation designed by Jacquemus himself. With pieces estimated between $1-3 million, art lovers can experience this magical showcase for free, culminating in an exciting auction on October 10. Mark your calender for this fusion of high art and haute couture!
Raf Simons’ design auction hits the hammer!
Fashion designer @Rafsimons long-awaited Design + Picasso Ceramics auction at Piasa Auction showcased his roots in furniture design with a curated selection of 131 pieces. Highlights included Picasso’s 1951 Tripode vase, which sold for a dazzling €150,000–€200,000, alongside Pierre Jeanneret’s iconic teak Library table, which fetched €117,000. This eclectic mix of art, ceramics, and furniture from Simons’ personal collection offered a rare glimpse into his world of timeless interior style.
Simone Rocha x Crocs bedazzle at Fashion Week
Simone Rocha is back, stealing hearts and savings with the third drop of her cult-favourite Crocs collab! This time, the Siren Heeled Clog returns in fresh hues alongside the debut of the Simone Rocha x Crocs Stomp Fisherman Sandal, bedazzled with pearls and crystals. With hot pink and beige options, these chunky gems are ready to stomp into Spring 2025. Though Crocs boasts a much larger following, its collaboration with Rocha taps into fresh creativity, connecting with fashion-forward consumers in new ways! #ChicComfort
