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With a new summer collection, Moncler wants to prove it’s not just about winterwear
Moncler is expanding its brand identity beyond winterwear with the launch of its new summer collection, aiming to showcase a broader range of stylish options for warmer weather. The collection features a variety of high-end pieces, including jackets, dresses, and bodysuits, with prices reflecting the luxury market. The summer lineup includes standout items such as a £1,260 jacket and a £1,155 jacket worn underneath, demonstrating the brand's commitment to versatile layering. Other notable pieces include a £1,040 dress and a £715 bodysuit, all designed to appeal to fashion-forward consumers looking for chic summer attire. Moncler's strategy highlights its desire to redefine its image, traditionally associated with cold-weather gear, and position itself as a year-round luxury brand. This shift reflects broader trends in the fashion industry, where brands are increasingly diversifying their offerings to attract a wider audience. As Moncler ventures into summer fashion, it aims to maintain its reputation for quality and style while appealing to customers seeking fashionable options for the warmer months. The collection's release is a significant step in the brand's evolution, showcasing its ability to innovate and adapt in a competitive market.
For artist and designer Talin Hazbar, every fragment of rock tells a story
__DEGRADED__ Left: research references for Talin Hazbar’s installation inspired by traditional Syrian courtyard fountains. Right, Hazbar with a model of her fountain installation for the <a href="https://designdoha.org.qa/en/biennial/">Design Doha Biennial</a>’s ‘Arab Design Now’ exhibition in November 2026
Dezeen·8 minArching motion-informed amphitheatre among projects from University of Dundee
The University of Dundee's Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design is showcasing innovative projects from its Interior and Environmental Design program. Among the highlights is a creative redesign of an amphitheatre inspired by dance, alongside student housing in a renovated church and accommodations for cancer patients and their families, all emphasizing well-being. Ben McArthur's project, "Relic," is a furniture collection that repurposes construction waste into artistic pieces, exploring the value of overlooked materials. Cherie Shek's "Dreamscape" is a sleep retreat designed to promote tranquility and restorative sleep, featuring biophilic designs that enhance well-being through natural elements. Filip Lesniewski's "Re-Mind" reimagines a high-rise housing block in Dundee, utilizing principles of neurodesign to create a supportive living environment that fosters mental clarity. Other notable projects include Holly Lonie's "Forbes," a residential pod for cancer patients that focuses on creating a warm, domestic atmosphere rather than a clinical one. Kayla Adamson's "The Assembly" transforms a church into a vibrant student living space, addressing issues of loneliness and identity in urban settings. Kyle Petrie's "Re-Construct" emphasizes adaptive reuse by repurposing demolition waste into new materials, while Maria Kostova's "Time Out" lounger invites users to slow down and reflect, drawing inspiration from various cultural lounging rituals. These projects reflect a dynamic intersection of design, architecture, and social issues, showcasing the creativity and thoughtfulness of the students at DJCAD. The work will be on display at the Art and Design Undergraduate Degree Show in May 2026.
inside tilda swinton’s ‘ongoing’ world of ghosts, garments, and artistic fellowship
Tilda Swinton recently performed at the Onassis Foundation in Athens, presenting a piece called A Biographical Wardrobe alongside French fashion historian Olivier Saillard. The performance involved Swinton sharing personal stories tied to various garments, including a pink cardigan from her father and a kilt covered in her late dog’s fur. This act transformed clothing into emotional artifacts, highlighting themes of memory, grief, and collaboration. The performance is part of a larger exhibition titled Ongoing, which showcases Swinton’s artistic journey through films, installations, and collaborations with notable figures like Pedro Almodóvar and Derek Jarman. Rather than focusing on individual genius, the exhibition emphasizes collective creativity and the importance of relationships in the artistic process. Swinton describes the exhibition as a "seedbed of work," designed to evolve over time and resist closure, with many installations newly commissioned or intentionally left unfinished. Swinton's philosophy centers on the idea that the relationships formed during the creative process are more significant than the final products. She likens these relationships to a tree, where the trunk represents the connections and the branches symbolize the conversations that lead to artistic outputs. This approach challenges the contemporary culture of individual branding and isolation, which Swinton has observed among younger artists. Throughout the performance, Swinton reflects on her long-standing collaborations, especially with Jarman, who significantly influenced her career. She recalls shared moments and objects, such as a sweatshirt they both wore, emphasizing the ongoing nature of their connection even after his passing. The exhibition captures the essence of these relationships, presenting a space filled with "ghosts" of past collaborators, whose influences continue to shape Swinton’s work and creative conversations.
inside vollebak’s sonic jacket, an emotional resonance chamber for the body
Vollebak's Sonic Jacket represents a shift in wearable technology, focusing on emotional resonance rather than performance metrics. Unlike conventional devices that optimize the body through data collection, this innovative jacket prioritizes sensory awareness and feeling. It features 180 inward-facing speakers that create an immersive experience by transmitting sound frequencies directly into the body, altering the wearer’s emotional and physiological states. The concept emerged from co-founder Nick Tidball's interest in how sound affects the body, inspired by the soothing frequency of a cat's purr. This led to a broader exploration of sound as a force for good, contrasting with the idea of sonic weaponry. The Sonic Jacket aims to foster a more intimate relationship between technology and the body, emphasizing emotional immediacy over productivity. The jacket's design allows wearers to experience sound as vibration rather than through traditional auditory means. This unique approach transforms the experience of sound into a bodily sensation, with frequencies ranging from 4Hz to 20kHz. Early experiments with prototype speaker panels revealed profound emotional reactions, suggesting that the technology could evoke feelings of joy and connection. Tidball also draws from historical practices, positing that ancient cultures understood the effects of sound on the body more intuitively than modern society does. The Sonic Jacket aims to reconnect users with these sensory experiences, creating an immersive environment where listening becomes a holistic bodily experience. The jacket's design balances the need for wearability with the desire for deep sensory engagement, ultimately redefining the role of wearable technology in our lives.
La Biennale di Venezia Inaugurates New Home for Its Historical Archive at the Arsenale
La Biennale di Venezia has inaugurated the new home of its Historical Archive – International Centre for Research on Contemporary Arts at the Arsenale, relocating the institution's archival collection…
How Buildner’s Concrete Pavilion Winners Are Rethinking Architecture's Most Common Material
Buildner has announced the results of its competition, the Concrete Pavilion.
From Sacred to Public: 5 Disused Churches Reimagined as Cultural Spaces
The conversion of disused religious temples through cultural programs constitutes one of the most compelling adaptive reuse strategies in contemporary urban planning.
Lebanon's World Heritage Sites Endangered Amid Ongoing War
Following over two years of systematic destruction of life, habitat, and essential facilities in the Gaza Strip, a new front of war in Southwest Asia was announced on February 28th, 2026.
Coronette by Sara Schoenberger Animates Static Space
Our world is defined by movement. Atoms, microbes, leaves in the wind – everything moves, even if we cannot always perceive it.
These Case-Piece Furnishings are Cleverly Embellished in Ceramic Tile
With callbacks to subtle Art Deco flourishes all the rage in contemporary furniture design these past few years, age-old artisanal techniques like marquetry have cropped up in cleverly interpretive an…
Studio Modijefsky Crafts a Dutch Home in Two Parts
Behind the historical facade of 1920s house in Rijn, Studio Modijefsky has created a series of interiors that respect the original structure.
