• Anna Camner’s “Places to Be” Exhibition Opens at Loyal Gallery

    Written by Natalia Muntean

    “Place to Be”, the new exhibition by Swedish artist Anna Camner, features a new body of oil paintings characterised by pale blues, pinks, and lavender tones, exploring surrealist themes, and blending external details with inner desires.

    Camner employs the alla prima technique, painting wet-on-wet, which allows her to balance meticulous planning with spontaneous creativity. Her works, displayed across both floors of the gallery, create a bridge between mental and physical dimensions.

    The exhibition’s title, “Places to Be,” evokes both physical destinations and desired mental states, exploring the dual role of touch in intimacy and connection. The paintings feature opaque “cocoons” that amplify physical sensations, highlighting Camner’s unique blend of figuration and abstraction.

    Born in 1977 in Stockholm, Anna Camner holds an MFA from the Royal Institute of Art. Her work has been showcased internationally and is part of several notable collections. In 2022, she co-founded the art collective Black Iris, and she has an upcoming solo exhibition with the Ståhl Collection in 2025.

    This is the artist’s first solo exhibition with Loyal Gallery and will run from October 3 to November 2, 2024.

  • Balenciaga Brought the Table for Their SS25 Show in Paris

    Written by Jahwanna Berglund

    Demna's Balenciaga SS25 show brought a daring reinterpretation of wardrobe staples to Paris Fashion Week, and in a bold twist, the catwalk itself was a massive table. Models strutted across the table, showcasing a collection that merged everyday garments with avant-garde flair, reflecting the show's playful take on fashion norms.


    Key looks included skin-tone bodysuits and pantashoes featuring trompe-l'œil lingerie detailing, backless silk dresses with corset-style lacing, and super low-rise jeans reimagined as thigh-high boots. The collection explored “fashion victim” silhouettes by splicing together wardrobe archetypes, offering a fresh take on tailored garments constructed from five-pocket denim and multipurpose outerwear like Perfecto jackets that transform into dresses.


    Accessories were just as inventive, featuring ultra-lightweight, packable top-handle nano bags, convertible handbags with detachable handles, and minimal high-top sneakers. Injection-molded mono-lens eyewear and see-through caps added a futuristic touch.


    The combination of fashion-forward designs and the unconventional catwalk underscored Balenciaga's continued innovation, blending functional streetwear with high-fashion experimentation — all served on the table.

    www.balenciaga.com

  • Paris Is Louboutining - Spectacular Performance at Paris Fashion Week - Women's SS25

    Written by Jahwanna Berglund

    Christian Louboutin made waves during Paris Fashion Week for the Women's SS25 show.  With a mesmerizing artistic performance at the iconic Piscine Molitor, co-created with visionary director David LaChapelle and choreographer Blanca Li, the show celebrated the fusion of dance, fashion, and aquatic artistry. Featuring a performance by the French Olympic artistic swimming team, who made history by performing in heels, the event showcased the new Miss Z pump from Louboutin's SS25 collection.

    Set against the backdrop of vibrant projections, synchronized swimmers, and a live performance by singer-songwriter LP, the show reimagined the glamour of 1950s Hollywood water ballets with a modern twist. Louboutin’s long-standing fascination with dance and water came to life in this larger-than-life spectacle, which will be immortalized in a film by LaChapelle, set to release on October 1st.

    The event was a stunning blend of fashion, art, and athleticism, leaving the audience in awe of the breathtaking choreography and bold visual artistry. A show for the books so to say!

    www.christianlouboutin.com

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