A new park in the area will feature a dragon sculpture, children's playgrounds, a dog run, public seating, extensive plantings, and a public art space, funded by developers and a $2.4 million grant from Governor.
https://nypost.com/2025/06/29/business/new-queens-park-to-feature-giant-dragon/Hermes' Spring-Summer 2026 men's collection presented in Paris showcased quiet strength and calm luxury through its use of woven leather, fine silks, and subtle colors such as coffee, slate, and beige. Artistic director Veronique Nichanian's focus on precision and restraint resulted in tailored silhouettes that offered a sense of order amidst the chaos of fashion week. The collection featured humanizing touches like zigzag motifs and playful hardware, while maintaining a commitment to classic codes that refused to chase trends.
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250629/p2g/00m/0et/038000cHermes' menswear artistic director Veronique Nichanian showcased a summer 2026 collection in Paris featuring woven leather garments, including high-waisted latticed trousers and striped overshirts with zig-zag motifs. The show featured models wearing bare feet or ankle boots, and roomy bags with leather straps. Nichanian has been at the helm of Hermes since 1988, a position that has allowed the luxury brand to maintain its exclusivity and cater to high-end clients who are increasingly seeking unique designs amidst economic uncertainty.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2025/06/29/hermes-shows-woven-leather-tops-and-trousers-for-men-on-paris-runway/182142David Lowery, musician and advocate for artists, attributes the recent challenges faced by musicians to the increasing costs associated with tours and concerts due to inflation, rising operational and production costs, and venue expenses. The pressure to create elaborate productions has led to an "arms race" among artists, as they compete to outdo one another in terms of visuals, lighting, and sets, while also trying to keep fans engaged through social media.
https://www.insider.com/ticket-prices-expensive-cheap-beyonce-taylor-swift-ticketmaster-stubhub-seatgeek-2025-6The Malaysia Perak Art Society's festival in Ipoh brought together local talents, entrepreneurs, and diverse communities through music and arts, aiming to unite the multicultural community and support Ipoh's bid for UNESCO recognition, with Chairman Herman Wong hoping to make it an annual event.
https://www.ipohecho.com.my/2025/06/29/ipoh-festival-breathes-new-life-into-heritage-streets/Prada is open to collaborating with local Indian artisans on its new design, specifically a sandal inspired by traditional Indian craftsmanship. The company has acknowledged its appreciation for India's rich heritage and design traditions. This move comes after a complaint from the head of a trade group representing 3,000 Kolhapuri sandal artisans, who felt that Prada was copying their designs without permission or compensation.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/lifestyle/2025/06/29/sandal-scandal-prada-credits-new-designs-indian-legacy-amid-furoreThe Granet Museum in Aix-en-Provence has ended its century-long rift with Paul Cezanne by hosting a major exhibition showcasing his work, including 135 paintings, drawings and etchings from over a dozen countries. The "Cezanne au Jas de Bouffan" exhibit celebrates the artist's evolution from dark, palette-knife works to impressionism and pre-cubist styles. The museum has declared 2025 as "Cezanne's Year," marking a new era of appreciation for the artist's contributions to painting.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/cezanne-at-home-show-retraces-artists-roots-in-southern-france/article_62833423-6739-5258-bb44-9bb33a7af122.htmlThe Style Curators program highlights Manila's creative leaders through a series of events, starting with "Palette and Patterns," a guided painting session on July 5, 2025, at Le Bistro in Gateway Mall 2. Erwin Dona III, cluster marketing head, is involved. The event can be followed for updates and registration details on @ibisstylesmanilaaranetacity.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/30/tmt-newswire/ibis-styles-manila-araneta-city-sparks-creative-spaces/2140111Adobe Express responded to criticism of the couple's wedding invitation by releasing a revised design featuring more elegant elements, such as watercolor-style illustrations and subtle typography, moving away from computer-generated graphics that some found cringeworthy.
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