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GIORGIO ARMANI DESIGNS THE OPENING BALLET AT THE VIENNA OPERA BALL 2026
Giorgio Armani dressed the dancers of the Wiener Staatsballett for the opening ceremony of the 68th Vienna Opera Ball, one of Europe’s most storied cultural events. Sixteen pairs of dancers wore bespoke looks that translated Armani’s signature ease into performance, with tulle gowns, fluid jumpsuits, and crystal embroidery designed to move with the body. It stands as one of the final projects the designer worked on, underscoring his long-standing commitment to the performing arts and cultural institutions that value precision, discipline, and quiet power.
A PICASSO EXHIBITION TAKES OVER THE LOUVRE ABU DHABI
Louvre Abu Dhabi has unveiled Picasso, the Figure, a major monographic exhibition tracing Pablo Picasso’s lifelong engagement with the human form. Featuring key works from the Musée National Picasso-Paris alongside regional and institutional loans, the show places Picasso’s influence in a broader global and Arab-world context. It is a rare opportunity to encounter some of modern art’s most recognisable portraits while unpacking themes of identity, love, and transformation through a sharply curated lens.
COACH DROPS AN OPEN-ACCESS COLLECTION IN THE SIMS 4
Coach has launched a free, open-access collection inside The Sims 4, extending its fashion universe into gaming culture. The drop includes digital-ready-to-wear pieces, ‘Tabby’ and ‘Brooklyn’ bags, and a mood-driven “Coach Trunk” that unlocks styled looks and emotional cues for players.
JONATHAN ANDERSON’S FIRST DIOR COLLECTIONS LAND IN DUBAI
Dior is marking the arrival of Jonathan Anderson’s first collections with a playful pop-up at Dubai Mall. Stacked, oversized boxes inspired by Dior’s original Colifichets boutique frame the space, housing reworked icons like the ‘Lady Dior,’ ‘Book Tote,’ and ‘Bow bag.’ Running from January 14 to March 22, 2026, the installation introduces a fresh Dior era.
VIKTOR & ROLF TEAM UP WITH BARBIE FOR A SPECIAL-EDITION DOLL
Viktor & Rolf have partnered with Disney and Mattel to unveil a limited-edition couture Cinderella doll at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs. Inspired by their Spring 2019 couture collection, the doll reframes Cinderella as a modern red-carpet figure, complete with sculptural tulle, subversive slogans, and a Viktor & Rolf-branded box. Released to mark the film’s 75th anniversary, the project reflects luxury’s growing interest in adult collectibles and design-led nostalgia.
DANIEL ARSHAM OPENS ‘DANIEL’S ROOM’ AT DUBAI MALL
Artist Daniel Arsham is opening Daniel’s Room at Dubai Mall, a long-awaited concept blending dining, design, and collectible culture. The space features limited-edition books, objects, and tableware created exclusively for the venue, extending Arsham’s world beyond galleries and into everyday ritual. Arsham will be present for the opening on January 25, positioning the launch as both a cultural moment and a collector’s draw.
JADEN SMITH’S FIRST COLLECTION FOR LOUBOUTIN HAS ARRIVED
Christian Louboutin has unveiled its FW26 men’s collection under the direction of Jaden Smith, presented through an immersive exhibition in Paris. Drawing on cinema, photography, and 19th-century studies of movement, the collection reworks classic men’s footwear with a more technical, utilitarian edge. The presentation positions Smith’s debut as less about disruption and more about continuity, grounding new ideas in craft, labour, and memory.
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