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CHANEL CRUISE 2026/27 SHOW IN BIARRITZ – BEAUTY BACKSTAGE

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CHANEL CRUISE 2026/27 SHOW IN BIARRITZ – BEAUTY BACKSTAGE SKINCARE: Apply a small amount of SUBLIMAGE L’EXTRAIT DE NUIT to the cheeks, forehead and neck. With both hands, smooth over the face from the centre outwards. For the neck, follow your jawline.   Apply SUBLIMAGE LA CRÈME TEXTURE UNIVERSELLE and perform: Le geste sublime radience: bend the fingers and massage from the centre of the face outwards in a wide circular motion.   For an extra touch of pampering, apply SUBLIMAGE L’EXTRAIT HUILE LÈVRES occasionally throughout the day. The golden metal applicator fits the shape of the lips perfectly and delivers just the right amount for an immediate feeling of comfort.   Apply SUBLIMAGE LA BRUME under or over makeup. Spray on each side of the face, followed by the forehead. With closed hands, help the product absorb by using your knuckles to apply light upward pressure to the face, working from the centre outwards. COMPLEXION: Apply LES BEIGES WATER-FRESH COMPLEXION TOUCH using the 2-IN-1 FOUNDATION BRUSH FLUID AND POWDER N°101.   Correct any imperfections on the face with ULTRA LE TEINT LE CORRECTEUR using the RETRACTABLE DUAL-ENDED CONCEALER BRUSH N°105 where needed.   Apply LES BEIGES HEALTHY GLOW BRONZING CREAM under the cheekbones, blending along the hollow of the cheek, from the inside to the outside of the face with the RETRACTABLE KABUKI BRUSH N°108.   Pick up a small amount of BAUME ESSENTIEL – Sculpting or BAUME ESSENTIEL – Scintillement (depending on your skin tone) with a brush or fingertips, then apply with light touches to the tops of the cheekbones for a fresh and luminous result. Gently tap to blend the product into the skin. EYES: Apply BAUME ESSENTIEL – Sculpting over the entire mobile eyelid, gently tapping with your fingers, then blending with the CONTOUR SHADER BRUSH N° 203. EYEBROWS:  Redefine your brow line using the STYLO SOURCILS HAUTE PRÉCISION, then brush them upward. LIPS:  Apply ROUGE COCO FLASH – 280 Sweet directly onto the lips with the bullet, in a single motion.    

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MAIN ROSE launches Swim campaign with Zara Larsson

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MAIN ROSE launches Swim campaign with Zara Larsson For MAIN ROSE, summer isn’t defined by the calendar, it’s an attitude. That ethos takes center stage in the brand’s new Swim collection, an extension of co founder and creative director Zara Larsson’s vibrant, sun drenched world. Rooted in the idea of “first layer” dressing, pieces worn closest to the body yet designed to be seen, the collection blends expressive design with confident silhouettes. Think scoop and triangle bikini tops with metal accents, high cut swimsuits reminiscent of Baywatch, and a mix of Brazilian and tie side bottoms that emphasize movement and form. Visually, the line draws from Larsson’s signature aesthetic, leopard and python prints softened through a dreamy lens, paired with bold hues of red, pink, and citrus. The result is both playful and self assured, capturing the essence of long, luminous summer days. Function meets personality throughout the collection. Each piece is created to move effortlessly from water to stage to everyday life, while optional charms add a customizable, lighthearted detail. The campaign, shot by Charlotte Rutherford just outside Miami, leans into a cinematic underwater narrative. It begins with stillness, Larsson floating alone at sea, before descending into a surreal, hyperreal dreamscape that mirrors the collection’s immersive mood. Launching April 22 on mainrose.com, the Swim collection offers sizes XS to XXL, with prices ranging from €30 to €70.

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New Balance Grey Days 5k Run with Sound Curation by Empetre

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New Balance Grey Days 5k Run This May, New Balance brings its global Grey Days initiative to Stockholm through Grey Days 5k Run with sound curation by empetre – a community moment where running, music and coffee culture come together in one shared space. Grey Days is New Balance’s annual celebration of the color grey, originally introduced in the 1980 as a functional choice for urban running and now one of our most recognizable design expressions. The color continues to embody New Balance’s dedication to craft, quality, and fearless independence, in every field.  On May 1, New Balance will launch The Grey Shop in our stores and on newbalance.com, highlighting the classic shade across footwear and apparel released thourghout the month. The assortment ranges from timeless classics to new silhouettes across both running and lifestyle (see details below). This year’s campaign offers an invitation into the world of grey, brought to life by a cast of New Balance athletes and ambassadors including Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Darius Garland, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Andrew Reynolds. From Aminé raising the Grey Days flag in celebration to Quincy Wilson narrating “The Origins of Grey,” each individual lends their own authentic personality to the campaign, united by the unwavering foundation of grey.  The Stockholm event takes place on May 2, starting with a 5k social run at an easy pace through central Stockholm, led by run leaders from our local New Balance community. After the run, the energy moves in-store for a post-run moment featuring DJ sets by DJ Carli, Alexi and Femme Fatale Selection, along coffee and snacks in collaboration with Balue Stockhom. Sign up here Image courtesy of New Balance 

Art

BALENCIAGA ARTEAN – EDUARDO CHILLIDA

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BALENCIAGA ARTEAN – EDUARDO CHILLIDA From April 21 to 26, 2026, in parallel with Milan’s Salone del Mobile, Balenciaga presents a special installation within its Via Montenapoleone flagship, inaugurating a new artistic chapter for the house. Conceived by Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli, the project marks the first time Balenciaga engages a major artist through a dedicated, ongoing platform.  Titled Artean, the series takes its name from the ancient Basque language, where the word signifies “between.” The term suggests a space of connection, an interval where disciplines, ideas, and histories intersect. In this context, Artean becomes both concept and framework, establishing a dialogue between art and fashion while subtly echoing linguistic associations with the word “art” itself. For its inaugural edition, the house turns to the work of Eduardo Chillida, presenting seven pieces by the celebrated artist within the store environment. Some of these works directly reference Cristóbal Balenciaga, founder of the house, extending a conversation that began decades earlier and remains resonant today. Installed among the current collections, the works invite an encounter where sculpture and garment coexist, each informing the perception of the other.   Piccioli frames the project as an exploration of art’s emotional and intellectual capacity. For him, art operates not only as a cultural expression but as a generator of energy, curiosity, and thought. His decision to foreground Chillida’s work in Milan is rooted in a personal connection to the artist’s philosophy, as well as in a desire to reconnect with the Basque heritage that underpins the house. Through this installation, that lineage is made visible, offering visitors a space where memory and modernity converge . The relationship between Chillida and Balenciaga dates back to their shared origins in the Basque region. The sculptor was first introduced to the couturier through his grandmother, Juana Eguren Jáuregui, a hotelier in San Sebastián, the city where Balenciaga opened his first store. It was later in Paris, where both men had relocated, that they met in person. By that time, each had established himself as a leading figure in his respective discipline. Their exchange revealed a mutual sensitivity to form, particularly in their approach to volume and space. For Balenciaga, volume shaped the body, while for Chillida, volume articulated space itself.   BALENCIAGA MILAN FLAGSHIP 23 Via Montenapoleone 20121 Milan Italy Image courtesy of BALENCIAGA 

Design

BOSS in Design Collaboration with Ligne Roset – Togo by Ro

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BOSS in Design Collaboration with Ligne Roset – Togo by Ro In a refined dialogue between fashion and design, BOSS and Ligne Roset revisit one of the most recognizable seating designs of the 20th century: the Togo. Originally conceived in 1973 by Michel Ducaroy, the piece is reinterpreted through a contemporary lens where tailoring meets architecture and comfort is shaped by precision. For the first time, the Togo is presented in a hybrid material composition, pairing smooth, high quality leather with a soft textile seating surface. Contrast stitching, drawn from the codes of BOSS suiting, introduces a graphic sharpness that reframes the chair’s famously relaxed silhouette. The result is a subtle tension between structure and softness, an object that feels as considered as it is inviting. Despite this evolution, the essence of the Togo remains intact. Its all foam construction, free from rigid framing, continues to define its low, sculptural form. Each piece is handcrafted by skilled upholsterers, with the signature pleating applied manually, ensuring that every chair carries both the legacy of the original and the uniqueness of an artisanal object. More than a design update, the BOSS | Ligne Roset Togo reflects a broader shift in how interiors are conceived. Here, furniture adopts the language of fashion, precise, tactile, and expressive, while living spaces become extensions of personal style. The piece moves seamlessly between disciplines, embodying a new kind of luxury that is understated yet deliberate. Presented during key design moments in Paris and Milan, the collaboration positions the Togo not only as a seat, but as an experience, one that invites pause, conversation, and connection. In this reimagined form, the icon endures, recut for a contemporary way of living. Image courtesy of BOSS

Design

Muuto Milan Apartment – The Art of Belonging

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Muuto Milan Apartment – The Art of Belonging Presented during Milan Design Week 2026, Muuto unveils The Art of Belonging—a conceptual Milan Apartment that reframes the idea of home as an emotional and lived experience rather than a purely aesthetic construct. Rooted in the belief that our surroundings influence how we feel, relate, and move through daily life, the space is shaped through a careful interplay of materiality, color, light, and form. The result is an environment that feels warm, intuitive, and deliberately unpolished, where design supports everyday living while fostering comfort, connection, and a sense of belonging.   Rather than presenting a static exhibition, the apartment unfolds as a sequence of functional rooms, each defined by familiar domestic rituals. Framed as “The Art of…”—arriving, gathering, hosting, preparing, listening, and winding down—these spaces emphasize use over perfection. They are conceived as places to inhabit, where traces of life remain visible and where culture, personal interests, and daily habits are allowed to shape the atmosphere over time. In this way, the home becomes both a physical and emotional landscape, reflecting the rhythms and nuances of contemporary living. Within this setting, Muuto introduces the Coltre Modular Sofa, designed by the Milan-based duo Studiopepe. Taking its name from the Italian word for “blanket,” Coltre embodies a tactile and enveloping approach to seating. A quilted textile layer drapes softly over a structured frame, while parallel stitched lines create a visual rhythm that enhances both softness and sculptural volume. The design balances comfort with clarity of form, offering a system that adapts effortlessly to different spatial needs. Conceived as a modular series, Coltre can be configured into expansive sofa landscapes or stand alone as individual lounge elements, each piece maintaining its own sculptural presence. This flexibility mirrors the apartment’s overarching narrative—one that prioritizes adaptability, informality, and the evolving nature of the home. The tactile qualities of the sofa further reinforce the sensory dimension of the space, inviting interaction and prolonged use. Set to launch in September 2026, the Coltre Modular Sofa becomes a central expression of Muuto’s vision for contemporary living. Together with the Milan Apartment concept, it underscores a broader perspective on design—one that moves beyond visual appeal to support the realities of everyday life. Here, the home is not idealized, but human: a place where design quietly enhances the art of belonging. Image Courtesy Muuto Milan   

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