Demna delivered a lauded Gucci debut.
Demna Gvasalia made his Gucci runway debut with a bold Fall 2026 collection at Milan Fashion Week. His show, titled Primavera, featured tight silhouettes, theatrical minimalism, and nods to the house’s iconography (including references to the Tom Ford era), culminating with supermodel Kate Moss closing in a glittering gown with a Gucci thong. The show also featured a cast of next-generation talents including Alex Consani, Gabbriette, Vivian Wilson, and Amelia Gray. With a star-studded front row including Paris Hilton and Donatella Versace, Demna’s debut positioned Gucci as rooted in its storied past and energized by contemporary pop culture.
Engineers designed the America250 Time Capsule to last 250 years.
Engineers and materials scientists have developed the America250 Time Capsule—designed to endure 250 years (until 2276)—by applying advanced preservation techniques, including titanium construction, hermetic seals, and corrosion-resistant materials chosen to withstand environmental stress over centuries. The capsule, part of the America250 commemoration of the U.S. Semiquincentennial, incorporates layered protective systems, climate-tested components, and rigorously selected artifacts intended to represent cultural, scientific, and social achievements of the early 21st century. Its design process involved computational modeling of degradation factors like humidity, temperature, and seismic activity to ensure that the contents remain intact and interpretable for future generations.
Christie’s will launch its first New York auction devoted to anime.
Christie’s is launching its first New York auction devoted to anime and manga, titled “Anime Starts Here: Japanese Subculture Reimagines Tradition.” Running as an online sale from March 18–31, as part of Asian Art Week, the auction will feature more than 40 lots spanning classic and pop culture works. The catalogue will include original anime production cels from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and Doraemon, original manga drawings by Tezuka Osamu, vintage Godzilla film posters, and pieces by Hokusai and contemporary artist Yoshitomo Nara, with most lots estimated under $10,000.
Bernard Arnault now owns 50.01% of LVMH’s share capital.
Bernard Arnault has achieved majority ownership of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE by increasing his family’s stake to 50.01 percent of the luxury conglomerate’s share capital, up from 49.77 percent at the end of last year—solidifying control over the group he has led since 1989. That stake, now valued at roughly $165 billion within a company with a market valuation of about €280 billion (approximately $330 billion), gives the Arnault family both majority equity and continued dominance in strategic decisions across LVMH’s portfolio of brands, including Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany & Co., Bulgari, and Moët & Chandon. The milestone fulfills Arnault’s long-stated plan to cross the 50 percent ownership threshold in 2026, reinforcing investor confidence in the firm’s direction despite recent sluggish sales growth and challenging market conditions, particularly in China.
The Pritzker Prize has been delayed.
The 2026 Pritzker Architecture Prize will delay announcing its laureate, postponing the usual early-March reveal, after renewed scrutiny over Tom Pritzker’s past ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his recent resignation as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corporation amid that controversy. Organizers stressed that the independent international jury continues its confidential selection process, with the delay meant to address reputational concerns while preserving the integrity of the award. The prize, established by the Hyatt Foundation and valued at $100,000, will announce its winner at a later date yet to be confirmed.
Today’s attractive distractions:
Rosalía brought Björk out for an indelible performance at the Brit Awards.
One Battle After Another continues its winning streak with the top honor at the Producers Guild Awards.
Jenna Ortega’s Christian Cowan dress defined red-carpet style at the 2026 Actor Awards, as did Teyana Taylor’s surrealist Thom Browne look.
Purcell zigzags bricks for its Shoemakers Museum in Somerset, England.
