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Louis Vuitton’s Nike ‘Air Force 1’ collaboration on display in New York exhibition

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New York (USA), June 06: An exhibition dedicated to Louis Vuitton’s collaboration with Nike has opened in New York, displaying a collection of 47 customised Nike ‘Air Force 1’ styles by the luxury fashion house’s late creative director, Virgil Abloh.


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Running through to the end of May, the public exhibition features some of the beloved designer’s last works, with each of the sneakers on display designed by Abloh and assembled at Louis Vuitton’s manufacturing facility in Venice.

Alongside the signature Nike swoosh and Louis Vuitton monogram, many of the sneaker styles also feature personal details of the designer, including the Ghana flag, a nod to Abloh’s heritage.

Abloh, who passed away in November at the age of 41, was considered a barrier-breaking figure in fashion, known for his vision on streetwear and his unique approach to luxury.

The exhibition follows a recent auction by Sotheby’s which raised 25 million dollars from the sale of around 200 sneakers from the collaboration, with funds going towards a scholarship fund for aspiring designers.



Warhol's iconic portrait of Marilyn Monroe sold for whopping USD 195 million at NY auction

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New York [US], May 10: Andy Warhol's "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn", a portrait of iconic American actress Marilyn Monroe, has sold for a whopping USD 195 million and set a record for the most expensive artwork by a US artist sold at an auction.


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Pic Courtesy: Andy Warhol's "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn", a painting of Marilyn Monroe, is pictured on display at Christie's Auction House in New York


The 1964 portrait auctioned on Monday shows Monroe in vibrant close-up -- hair yellow, eyeshadow blue, and lips red -- on a turquoise background. According to Christie's auction house in New York, where the sale took place, Warhol's portrait is the most expensive piece from the 20th century ever auctioned, as per the NY press news. The previous record-holder was another modern master, Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose 1982 painting "Untitled" of a skull-like face sold for a record USD 110.5 million at Sotheby's in 2017.

The identity of the buyer remains unknown as the auction house said that an unnamed buyer made the purchase Monday night. Following the announcement of the auction of this magnificent portrait last year, the estimates were for as much as USD 200 million. Alex Rotter, chairman of Christie's 20th and 21st-century art department said, "It's an amazing price." Exuberating joy over the beautiful portrait, he added, "Let it sink in, it's quite something." Guillaume Cerutti, CEO of Christie's said, "This is where we wanted to be, clearly," adding, "It proves we are in a very resilient art market."

The proceeds of the portrait sale will go to the Thomas and Doris Ammann Foundation Zurich. This is the foundation which put the painting up for auction. It is awe-inspiring to note that the foundation aims to help children with health care and educational programs, as per the media outlet. Warhol artworks include more than one image of Monroe however, this particular painting has been exhibited in museums around the world. His Gold Marilyn Monroe is now one of the cornerstones of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Met Gala 2022: Everything you need to know before the fashion gala kicks off!

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Washington [US], May 2: Often referred to as the 'Biggest Night of Fashion,' Met Gala is a fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York.


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Pic Courtesy: Met Gala 2018, Twitter


After several pandemic postponements, this year's Met Gala will be held on the first Monday of May; just eight months after 2021's star-studded red carpet which saw stellar looks from the likes of Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X and Kendall Jenner, reports Page Six.

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The star-studded event brings together the world's largest celebrities to celebrate fashion in unique costumes and commemorate the opening of the Costume Institute's annual fashion exhibition. Here are the essentials you need to know before the starry event takes place.


When and where is the Met Gala taking place?

Traditionally taking place on the first Monday of May each year, Met Gala 2022 is set to take place on May 2. The Gala takes place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.


Where to watch the Met Gala 2022?

The event will be live-streamed on Vogue's website as well as its digital platforms on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, making it easy for all to see the biggest names from movies and fashion in Hollywood. In India, the live stream will start at 3:30 am on Tuesday, May 3.


What is the theme of the Met Gala 2022?

This year's Met Gala theme is 'In America: Fashion Anthology,' celebrating the museum's next exhibition on May 5. The dress code for the 2022 event is 'Gilded Glamour and White Tie', referring to the extravagant era of American fashion in the last decades of the 19th century, when industrialization rapidly widened the wealth gap in the country.


Who are the hosts of the Met Gala 2022?

This year's event is hosted by the couple of Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, with Regina King

and Lin-Manuel Miranda as co-hosts. Tom Ford, Adam Mosseri, and Anna Wintour will serve as the honorary chairs for Met Gala 2022.


The Guest List

Although Vogue generally keeps its guest list in secrecy, Page Six had reported that Megan Thee Stallion will attend the Met Gala 2022 wearing Moschino. Beyond that, Katy Perry is also confirmed as one of the high-profile guests at the event. While Zendaya might miss out on the fashion gala, Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift have all attended the event multiple times; hence plenty of other major names are also expected.



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