New music from slayr; Asspizza's latest installation; this week in trends; job opportunities; and more
Welcome Digest [7.10.26]
This Week’s Curated Headlines
The Roundups
Music
New Releases:
slayr — AVANT NOVA
⣎⡇ꉺლ༽இ•̛)ྀ◞ ༎ຶ ༽ৣৢ؞ৢ؞ؖ ꉺლ (Four-Tet/Wingdings) — new project
diamond* — BLING SLIME VØL 1: HØSTED BY DJ HØLIDAY
Pretty Sick — “UrNewImTrue”
Future — The Real Me
the sound chalk makes — “Manmade Manmaid (Eilish Constance Re:mix)”
Beyonce — “MORNING DEW (DONK)”
LUCY (Cooper B. Handy) + Jumpy —- “Get The Vibe”
Nate Sib — “Face Card”
Evanora Unlimited — “All I’ve Seen” (Music Video filmed over 7 years)
Artworld
Jon Rafman’s Main Stream Media Network at K21 in Düsseldorf through September 27th
Asspizza’s Therapy Session at Future Fwd Gallery in NYC through July 30
DJ Kitty Ca$h’s Energy Reserve Systems at Denim Tears in NYC through August 4th
Ty Palow’s Bird World at Theta NYC through July 31st
Mekko Harjo’s I have eaten and made friends (The Devouring Hill) at MoMA PS1 in New York through August 17th
Peter Bradley’s Burning On at Karma gallery in NYC through August 29
Group exhibition 16 at Soft Opening in London through July 25th
Fashion
Paris Haute Couture Week ran from July 6–9, with new collections from Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier, Robert Wun, Schiaparelli, and more
Pierpaolo Piccioli unveiled his colorful Balenciaga debut, a collection that echoes his romantic Valentino years while embracing the house’s sculptural heritage
Chanel continues to build around Matthieu Blazy’s whimsical vision with impeccably crafted couture and surreal accessories (footwear being especially strong)
Duran Lantink delivered an excellent SS27 couture collection in his debut as guest designer for Jean Paul Gaultier
Jonathan Anderson’s Dior couture show featured intricate, nature-inspired designs influenced by the sculptures of Lynda Benglis
Robert Wun presented a playful, toy-like collection full of exaggerated, vibrant silhouettes
Schiaparelli’s silicone-heavy couture collection pushed Daniel Roseberry’s surrealist vision even further
Viktor & Rolf staged a show featuring two models—one young and one older—mirroring each other’s movements throughout the presentation
Products
BEAMS x Champion’s workwear inspired sweatpants and loungewear
Isa Boulder’s ASICS Hypersync sneakers which utilizes traditional Balinese technique
Wearable wax objects by Viviane Lee Hsu
Palinode lamp by Carson Teal
Bug brooches by Phoebe Cutler Jewelry
Small leather molded notebooks by Mathilde Reneaux
Off-White unveils their first ever watch collection
Birkenstock x Sacai’s Birken-inspired totes
Panconesi’s rainbow gemstone “Ascolo Clock”
Necklaces by Kurokami
Yellow glowing silhouette tees by Karl Uni
1/1 Ethernet Adidas shoes made by Cory Infinite in collaboration with Teezus Touchdown utilizing the ends of 170 recycled ethernet cables
Lenticular stickers by @regularbowl
Headline curation and words by Mikail Haroon (@mvkail)
Artist selling pieces of trash from Taylor Swift’s wedding
New York artist Justin Gignac collected discarded street debris outside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding and transformed it into collectible “NYC Pocket Garbage” cubes, selling each piece for $25. Part of his ongoing New York City Garbage project, which has run since 2001, the work plays with the absurdity of fandom economics and the idea, famously questioned by Marcel Duchamp, of what transforms an everyday object into art.
Waymo is officially part of the police state
Waymo remotely pulled over a self-driving vehicle carrying teens who were drinking and shooting an Orbeez toy gun. The company reportedly told the passengers the car was experiencing mechanical issues to keep them inside until officers arrived, sparking a broader conversation around surveillance, privacy, and how much autonomous vehicles monitor their passengers. In other recent Waymo incidents, a San Francisco burglar reportedly used a Waymo vehicle as a getaway car, while another Waymo drove through a fireworks display.
Nine Vicious and Che got into a fight in London
Nine Vicious and Che got into an altercation at London’s Selfridges, where Nine Vicious appeared to snatch a chain during the confrontation. The chain was initially believed to belong to Che, but Che’s DJ later clarified that it was his own. The two have been exchanging shots over the internet since the incident.
Roblox just made Pokémon but with brainrot memes
Catch a Brainrot is a Pokémon-style creature-collecting RPG inspired by internet culture and Italian brainrot memes. Players can explore the map, encounter random creatures, and battle through turn-based combat similar to the classic Pokémon formula. Like shiny Pokémon, many characters feature rare variants, with certain catches becoming status symbols among players. Tung Tung Tung Sahur is reportedly one of the most coveted creatures, on par with a Charizard in early Pokémon games.
This week in trends
Fashion brands are leaning heavily into retro escapism for their summer campaigns, tapping into consumer nostalgia.
Consumers’ embrace of traditional American fashion codes (American flag, prep, cowboy boots, and western styles) is hitting new peaks this year, according to data from BoF.
In China, a surreal, Vaporwave-inspired trend called “Dreamcore” has taken over, reflecting a growing desire among many young people to escape into nostalgic, simpler times
Grimes, Frost Children, slayr, George Clanton, and more join new Hatsune Miku vocaloid project
Announced at Anime Expo, an eclectic group of artists including Grimes, Frost Children, Slayyyter, and George Clanton will collaborate with a team of Western producers on a Hatsune Miku-style vocaloid project. Vocaloid is a popular Japanese singing voice software developed by Yamaha that allows users to create songs by inputting melodies and lyrics. Each digital voice comes as its own voicebank, often represented by an anime-style character like Hatsune Miku, the software’s most iconic voice.
Classifieds
Exciting opportunities, employment and otherwise
Moncler — Archive Intern (Trebaseleghe, Italy)
Creative internship supporting Moncler’s archive through photography, cataloging, and garment organization. Responsibilities include assisting photo shoots, managing archive materials, and maintaining digital records. Ideal candidate has photography skills, Photoshop and Lightroom experience, and strong attention to detail.
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VETEMENTS — Graphic Designer / Print Designer (Zurich, Switzerland)
Design role creating graphics, prints, and visual concepts for VETEMENTS collections. Responsibilities include developing garment designs, technical files, show materials, and creative assets across fashion projects. Ideal candidate has at least two years of experience, strong design skills, and a deep understanding of the VETEMENTS aesthetic.
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Any Studio — Design Intern (Berlin, Germany)
Six-month studio internship supporting real client projects across branding, digital design, and creative strategy. Responsibilities include contributing to design processes, attending client meetings, and developing work across typography, layout, and Adobe Creative Suite. Ideal candidate has strong design fundamentals and is enrolled in a qualifying internship program.
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