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By TheArtGorgeous, 21.07.2023

Hello, Gorgeous!

A weekly wrap up of art, fashion and pop culture

Greetings, dear friends! TGIF – It’s finally Friday, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Let’s gather ’round and wrap up the exciting art x fashion news from this week to get you all caught up. Without further ado, let’s dive right in!Hugs and stay sane,The Girls

1. Survival in Style: How Skims Bodysuit Saved a Life, A TikTok Testimonial

Skims bodysuits have proven to be both stylish and life-saving. In a viral TikTok video, Angelina Whiley (@angelinaaa.elaine) shared her remarkable story of survival, recounting how her Skims bodysuit played a crucial role when she endured a harrowing incident of being shot four times. Thanks to the support and protection offered by her undergarments, Angelina remarkably did not bleed out.

2. Disgraced Australian Art Dealer’s Vanished Artworks Recovered

Disgraced Australian art dealer Tristian Koenig, accused of defrauding artists and collectors, vanished last summer. A civil lawsuit and an arrest warrant followed his disappearance. Amidst the chaos, 72 artworks championed by Koenig were missing. Last October, an anonymous tip led investigators to a storage unit containing 72 paintings, photographs, and tapestries, matching the list of defrauded artists. Finally, the artworks have been returned.

3. AI’s Extraordinary Reimagination of Mona Lisa with Midjourney

AI has conjured an awe-inspiring design that reimagines Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic portrait of Mona Lisa for the modern era. Leveraging the extraordinary capabilities of Midjourney, this AI-powered masterpiece transcends the boundaries of time and space, bringing forth an exquisite representation that seamlessly blends tradition with innovation.

4. Loewe Dominates the Fashion Charts

In the recently released quarterly Q2 reports by Lyst, the rankings speak volumes: Loewe has emerged as the hottest brand, with its Anagram tank top reigning supreme in the coveted hottest items category. This achievement doesn’t come as a surprise, given the brand’s visionary leadership under Jonathan Anderson.