Demna joins the advisory board for Kering’s creative residency initiative.
Gucci artistic director, Demna, and Chinese fashion designer Guo Pei have joined the advisory board for Kering’s Creative Residency for Artisanship, Fashion and Technology initiative. The program, announced last November in partnership with Shanghai Fashion Week, aims to nurture emerging creative talent in China and further the dialogue between Chinese and international creative communities. The inaugural residents will be selected by the board in the coming weeks.
CN Tower’s recently renovated observation level offers even better views.
Helmed by Canadian architecture firm Superkül, the renovation of Toronto’s CN Tower has increased visibility thanks to fresh vertical glazing and a glass floor replacement. With interior design inspired by tree branches moving in the wind, steeper windows, and the inclusion of a 40-foot-long, floor-to-ceiling immersive video wall titled “Atmosphere,” the firm enhanced the visitor experience. Further, the renovation included the addition of a new four-story maintenance gantry—which was hoisted all the way up and attached to the exterior of the tower’s uppermost observation level.
A Finnish cultural consortium is partnering with New Museum’s NEW INC.
The Finnish Cultural Institute in New York, the City of Helsinki, and the Consulate General of Finland in New York have together partnered with New Museum’s NEW INC to forge a path between Helsinki’s creative industries and New York’s interdisciplinary art and innovation ecosystem. This marks NEW INC’s first partnership with a European nation. It will see one Helsinki-based creative practitioner welcomed into the incubator’s yearlong program, which includes mentorship, production facilities, and other resources.
Philadelphia Art Museum becomes Philadelphia Museum of Art again.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art has abandoned its controversial rebranding effort, which had proposed (among other things) a simplified name (the Philadelphia Art Museum). After receiving backlash, the institution has decided to retain its full name and refocus on community engagement and transparency. Museum leadership acknowledged the response, saying the reversal reflects a commitment to building trust with the audiences it serves.
Versace names Pieter Mulier Chief Creative Officer.
Belgian designer Pieter Mulier, known for revitalizing Alaïa with critically acclaimed collections, has been named Versace’s new creative director. His appointment will take effect on July 1, following the brand’s acquisition by the Prada Group. Mulier succeeds Dario Vitale, whose brief tenure ended in late 2025. He is expected to blend Versace’s legacy with a more disciplined, innovative design vision as the house seeks a clearer identity and commercial momentum.
Today’s attractive distractions:
Thanks to “Wuthering Heights,” the corset is trending.
A look at the architectural highlights of…Antarctica.
Even Zendaya is celebrating the 130th anniversary of Louis Vuitton’s monogram.
A design guide to the Olympic torch over the decades.
