The late Leonard Lauder’s “once in a generation” art collection is headed to auction.
Sotheby’s will auction the late Leonard Lauder’s private collection this November in New York, showcasing 55 works valued at around $400 million. The centerpiece is Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer (1914), expected to reach $150 million, along with two previously unseen Attersee landscapes. The sale also includes major pieces by Henri Matisse, Edvard Munch, Pablo Picasso, Agnes Martin, and Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen. Lauder, who passed away in June, kept this collection in his home, distinguishing it from the Cubist works he donated to the Met, and Sotheby’s will stage the event at the Breuer Building, a site closely tied to his philanthropy.
At New York Fashion Week, cannabis gifting was one of the biggest runway show trends.
At New York Fashion Week, cannabis emerged as a notable trend on the runway, with Gotham dispensary collaborating with designers like Collina Strada and Eckhaus Latta. Models were seen consuming cannabis during shows, while the designers integrated weed-inspired items into their collections, including a vape-pen pocket and a joint case. Gotham also distributed cannabis gift bags to backstage talent across several other shows, blending lifestyle branding with fashion. The partnerships highlighted a growing intersection of cannabis culture and creative expression in the fashion world.
Calder Gardens, the bucolic sculpture campus honoring Alexander Calder, has opened in Philadelphia.
Calder Gardens has opened in Philadelphia as a serene 1.8-acre campus celebrating the work of Alexander Calder. Designed by Herzog & de Meuron with landscaping by Piet Oudolf, the gardens display works from the Calder Foundation alongside loans from other sources, presented without wall labels to encourage reflection rather than formal education. The opening will be marked by a public parade and concert, while ongoing programs will include performances, screenings, and lectures. By offering a contemplative space along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Calder Gardens joins the city’s cultural institutions in providing a unique environment for engaging with art.
A data breach at Kering has jeopardized the personal information of millions.
Kering confirmed that a cyberattack in June exposed the personal information of potentially millions of customers across brands including Balenciaga, Gucci, and Alexander McQueen. The stolen data comprised names, email addresses, phone numbers, mailing addresses, and total spending, but financial details like credit card information were not affected. The company reported the breach to authorities and notified impacted customers while taking steps to secure its systems. The incident highlights a broader trend of cyberattacks targeting luxury and high-street retailers, exploiting the valuable customer data they hold.
KAWS becomes Uniqlo’s first artist-in-residence.
During Uniqlo’s annual The Art & Science of LifeWear symposium at MoMA, the global apparel retailer announced its first-ever artist-in-residence program before welcoming KAWS into the position. The role will allow the contemporary artist to develop products, host art events within Uniqlo shops around the world, and foster relationships between emerging talent and the brand. “In this role, I hope to tap into the art community and global creatives to curate the next generation of UNIQLO collaborators,” KAWS shared in a statement.
Today’s attractive distractions:
See historical New Yorker covers reimagined and shot by six contemporary photographers.
Folks, we’ve got a premiere date for the next season of Euphoria.
This classic Eames dining chair has been updated in recycled plastic.
Don’t you worry, the Fannings’ TV adaptation of Paris Hilton’s memoir is happening.
