Happenings Around the World

Our top picks of happenings around the world in design, art, sports, and fashion.

Rara Alvis

Rara Alvis

“When you don’t dress like everyone else then you don’t have to think like everyone else.”

— Iris Apfel [1921-2024]

Heavenly

The Lady Arpels Planétarium watch

The Lady Arpels Planétarium watch depicts the Sun and the nearest planets: Mercury, Venus and Earth, the latter accompanied by its satellite, the Moon.

Candy-Colored

Candy Colored Flagship store in New York

Swarovski opened a new flagship store in New York, and its glitzy interiors have visitors stepping into a world of glittery candy-colored crystal

Fantastical Fairground 

Luna’s restored swings, carousels and Ferris wheel

Luna, Luna’s restored swings, carousels and Ferris wheel come from an array of artists including Basquiat, Dalí, Haring and Hockney.

By Annie Leibovitz

The Iconic supermodels: Cindy. Linda. Carolyn. Amber. Shalom. Liya. Imaan. Karlie

Cindy. Linda. Carolyn. Amber. Shalom. Liya. Imaan. Karlie: The Iconic supermodels are featured in a campaign for Donna Karan New York relaunch.

Bombshell F1 Move

Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton

Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton is leaving Mercedes to join Ferrari for the 2025 season.

Gucci’s Jackie

Guccis Jackie bag

The 63-year-old icon just got a face-lift. While the bag’s shape has remained consistent, the abundance of crystal is a new flourish.

Influential Style

Seoul City

Seoul is Wallpaper* Best City of 2024. Its unique mix of culture, art and style goes global, thanks to an unstoppable new wave of dynamic creatives.

Enchanting

Louis Vuitton’s ‘LV Symphony’

Louis Vuitton’s ‘LV Symphony’, a series of miniature musical instruments which double as brooches and rings, was awarded ‘Best Orchestral Maneuver’ at the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2024.

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