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Martin Margiela is auctioning off his personal archive
More than 200 pieces from Martin Margiela’s private archive will head to auction in Paris this July, including garments, prototypes, sketches, personal objects, and pieces from his Hermès era between 1997 and 2003. The auction is especially significant given Margiela’s longstanding commitment to anonymity and his extreme selectiveness regarding the handling of his personal archives. Among the lots are deeply mythologized artifacts like Margiela’s personal white Blouse Blanche studio coat, graffiti-covered Tabi boots, runway veils, and perhaps most iconically, his 1988 rotary desk phone, one of the earliest examples of his signature whitewashed paint technique. Margiela’s previous archive auction in 2025 brought in €1.89 million, reportedly the highest total ever realized for a fashion auction in Paris. The upcoming sale will take place at a secret location set to be revealed in June.
The “Enhanced Games” hosted a pro-PED Olympics
The controversial “Enhanced Games,” a Summer Olympics competitor where athletes are permitted to compete with performance-enhancing drugs, took place over Memorial Day weekend in Las Vegas. Around 40 athletes competed across swimming, track, weightlifting, and strongman events, including several former Olympians. $1 million bonuses were awarded for breaking world records. Contrary to expectations, only one world record was broken at the Enhanced Games: Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev swam the 50-meter freestyle 0.07 seconds faster than the official mark.
Demna creative directed a new Gucci museum
Gucci unveiled Gucci Storia in Florence, a sprawling multi-floor exhibition housed inside the historic Palazzo della Mercanzia that showcases the brand’s archive in a modern presentation creatively directed by Demna. The exhibition is divided into eight immersive sections, each distinct in display format and experience. The space also includes an exclusive boutique offering one-of-one pieces, as well as a Michelin-star restaurant. The museum aligns with a broader trend of heritage brands creating immersive experiences showcasing their history. In other Gucci news, the house officially entered Formula 1 this week, launching a new Gucci Racing division.
Inside the USA’s biggest vintage fair
Held this past weekend outside of Boston, the Brimfield Antique Flea Market is widely considered the largest and most interesting outdoor vintage fair in the U.S. More than 5,000 vendors set up shop, and collectors, stylists, and dealers from across the U.S., Japan, and Europe traveling in to source anything from early 20th-century workwear and military surplus, to true vintage tees and Americana artifacts. The fair has long been a destination for Japanese buyers, driven by Japan’s longstanding fascination with American workwear and heritage clothing. The event was one of Brimfield’s three massive six-day markets which are held annually in May, July, and September.
Pocket tissues are the newest niche collector trend in China
On rednote, users have begun collecting #paź or pocket tissue packs and commodifying them: hunting down limited edition tissue packs and storing them in binders or boxes as collectibles. By collecting packs featuring designs ranging from past Chinese leaders to cartoon animals, users are turning an everyday object into a whimsical collectible.
The Roundups
Music Releases
ear released their debut album Rumspringa
Blood Orange dropped “Essex_Honey.mp3”
Chanel Beads came out with a single “Dust In The Wind”
Teezus & Protect released a track “BE WITH THEM”
Freddie Gibbs dropped his new EP “RBT”
The Twins released their new EP “There&Back”
Future and Tyla officially released “Game Time,” the anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Product Drops
Soup646’s 1960s-inspired canvas shorts
Multiple increasingly eccentric Vans releases including the Ibiza pack and the upcoming Lil Uzi Vert collaboration
Young Thug’s SP5DER grape soda
Curves by Sean Brown tote bags
the Corodama lyric speaker that displays synchronized lyrics in real time
Jonathan Anderson’s surreal new Dior bags
Oree NYC’s ultra-limited made-to-order boots
Empty Behavior’s anime-eye ballet flats
Marten Anderson’s sculptural lamps;
Weekly archival vintage drops from Twofold LA (every Saturday).
Fashion Campaigns
Balenciaga released two campaigns: one directed by us, and the other a campaign starring Sarah Pidgeon and written by Past Lives director Celine Song, with teaser visuals by Lola Dement Myers
Jacquemus unveiled a new campaign starring Pamela Anderson
Christian Louboutin introduced a garden-inspired accessories and footwear collection filled with floral textures and botanical detailing
Exhibits To See
Owen Douglass’s “MEGA-Bliss5000” exhibition in the UK
Nick Doyle’s denim-focused “Collective Hallucinations” exhibition at Brooklyn Rail
Hellstar artist Miles Franklin’s first solo exhibition at age 21
Paris street art exhibition “Beyond the Streets: Les Légendes du Graffiti et du Street Art”
“Gothic by Design: The Dawn of Architectural Draftsmanship” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
Headline curation and words by Mikail Haroon (@mvkail)
Classifieds
Exciting opportunities, employment and otherwise
less ordinary studio — Graphic Designer (Remote)
Remote graphic design role supporting upcoming creative projects across print and digital media. Responsibilities include collaborating on visual design work with a focus on print media and broader creative development. Ideal candidate has strong graphic design sensibilities and experience working across print-focused design projects.
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Field of Play Gallery — Summer Two-Person Show Open Call (Brooklyn, NY)
Open call for artists and collectives working across all mediums to participate in a two-person exhibition at Field of Play Gallery’s new Gowanus location. Responsibilities include submitting exhibition proposals and portfolio materials for consideration within the 2026 summer exhibition program. Ideal candidate is an emerging or established artist interested in collaborative contemporary exhibition environments.
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MINIFALDA — Creative Intern (Berlin, Germany)
Creative internship supporting content creation, concept development, and digital storytelling within a Berlin-based second-hand fashion store. Responsibilities include creating TikTok and Instagram content, developing visual concepts, and translating trends into creative ideas across photo and video formats. Ideal candidate is trend-aware, proactive, visually strong, and familiar with tools like CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite, or Canva.
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