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Looks from Chanel’s cruise collection. (Photo: Giovanni Giannoni/WWD)

Big Fat Greek Show

Chanel went all-out with the Ancient Greece theme for its cruise collection debut.
[WWD]

The Big House

This blogger’s commentary on McMansions says everything you’ve been thinking (e.g., “All hail the giant stucco PoMo pediment—may it bless you with tidings of neoliberal longing”).
[Hyperallergic]

Flashback Fabric

You can now buy Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1955 textile designs. Too linear for your taste? Ikea’s revival of obscure 1970s Swedish fabrics should do nicely.
[Curbed]

Gravy Train

A former Ferrari designer has crafted an high-end sleeper train in Japan. Sure, a ride costs about $8,000 per person, but it beats the average Amtrak any day.
[The Guardian]

Beauty Before Age

For artists competing for the Turner prize, 62 is the new 50.
[The New York Times]

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