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CLIO UNVEILS A 10-KM DESERT ART INSTALLATION IN DUBAI
Clio is bringing a massive 10-kilometer art installation in the Dubai desert, turning over one million square meters of sand into a walk-through artwork that tells the story of humanity. Created by contemporary artist Agron Hoti, the project is designed to be experienced up close, with visitors moving through large-scale abstract works, interactive moments, and community-led contributions. At its center is Clio House, a year-round space for exhibitions, talks, and collaborations, positioning Clio as a long-term cultural destination rather than a one-off spectacle.
MANOLO BLAHNIK & BALENCIAGA TEAM UP TO GIVE US THE DREAMIEST SHOES EVER
Balenciaga has unveiled its first-ever footwear collaboration with Manolo Blahnik as part of its Fall 2026 collection under creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli. The partnership brings together shared Spanish heritage and a mutual respect for craft, resulting in three refined heel styles that blend Manolo’s silk-satin elegance with Balenciaga’s house codes. Crystal details nod to both the Manolo Blahnik archive and the legacy of Cristóbal Balenciaga, while the styling plays with contrast, pairing classic heels with flowing gowns and sporty looks. It is a collaboration that feels unexpected yet completely logical, and already destined for wishlists.
BARBIE INTRODUCES ITS FIRST AUTISTIC DOLL
Mattel has unveiled its first autistic Barbie, developed in close collaboration with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. Thoughtfully designed with features such as noise-cancelling headphones, a functional fidget spinner, AAC tablet visuals, and sensory-considerate clothing, the doll expands the Barbie Fashionistas line. It is a considered move that reframes representation as design-led and community-informed, reinforcing how play can quietly shape empathy and understanding from an early age.
BELLA HADID HELPS RAISE $5.4 MILLION FOR PALESTINIAN CHILDREN
At the third Artists for Aid concert in Los Angeles, hosted by Bella Hadid and Pedro Pascal, artists and audiences came together to raise $5.4 million for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. The evening leaned into solidarity with performances and spoken moments underscoring the urgency of medical relief for children in Palestine.
NOBU OPENS AT ONE ZA’ABEEL WITH A LATE-NIGHT TWIST
Nobu One Za’abeel officially opened its doors this week, marking a new chapter for the brand in Dubai. Designed by the Rockwell Group, the space blends Japanese precision with Dubai’s spectacular skyline, set high within One&Only One Za’abeel. Beyond its signature menu, the venue signals a strategic shift toward nightlife, transforming into a DJ-led, after-dark destination that positions Nobu as much a social address as a dining one.
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