Welcome to the Friday Weekly Wrap-Up newsletter, where we explore the intersection of Art, Fashion, and Pop Culture.
The art world’s amusement park is back in New York
Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy has landed at The Shed, bringing André Heller’s artist-designed amusement park to life 37 years later! This surreal carnival blends art with fun with rides by Keith Haring, Basquiat, Dalí, and more. From Basquiat’s jazz-filled Ferris wheel to Haring’s joyful carousel, it’s a ride through art history you won’t want to miss. Open until January 2025—get your tickets and let the whimsical chaos begin!
Carine Roitfeld leads Christopher Kane’s comeback collection
Christopher Kane’s highly anticipated comeback collection for Self-Portrait has arrived—and who better to front the campaign than fashion icon Carine Roitfeld? Known for her seductive, boundary-pushing designs, Kane’s new collection is a bold mix of ruffled lace, crystal-embellished slips, and body-con chainmail dresses. With a focus on fun and daring femininity, these pieces scream confidence and glamour. Roitfeld’s involvement is a perfect full-circle moment, as she’s long been a champion of Kane’s provocative aesthetic …#shesbringingsexyback
Dean JF Hoy hosts a teddy bear’s funeral
Dean JF Hoy’s Teddy Bears Funeral at Sarabande Foundation was a quirky memorial for his beloved soft toys. With 26 bears in attendance, each carrying its own story of abandonment, Hoy combined childhood nostalgia and queer identity into a darkly playful experience. Complete with Babycham and candles, the vigil became a celebration of loss, love, and the magic of toys that never grew up.
Feathery denim Jean Paul Gaultier couture pieces to be auctioned
Mouna Ayoub, renowned couture collector, is parting ways with 41 iconic Jean Paul Gaultier pieces at a Maurice Auction in Paris. Highlights include a denim and ostrich feather gown from Gaultier’s 1999 collection, estimated to fetch up to €35,000, and a heavily beaded tartan skirt from the 1998 collection. Ayoub, a longtime Gaultier admirer, is letting go of these extraordinary works, many worn only once, to allow others to experience the designer’s unmatched creativity. Stay tuned for the auction results…
