Art Girl Fax No. 405

By TheArtGorgeous, 12.01.2024

Hello, Gorgeous!

A weekly wrap up of art, fashion and pop culture

Welcome to the Friday Weekly Wrap-Up newsletter, where we explore the intersection of Art, Fashion, and Pop Art.Hugs and stay sane,The Girls

1. The Samba Napkin

` in a delectable array of flavors. Drawing inspiration from the intricate artistry of hand-embroidered napkins, they’ve ingeniously crafted the Samba, the sizzling sneaker sensation of the moment in a cute kitch colour and fabrication.

2. Artistic Legacy Revived by Angelina Jolie

In December, Angelina Jolie launched Atelier Jolie, her debut fashion boutique in Lower Manhattan’s historic 57 Great Jones Street. The store offers vintage and deadstock clothing, and a stylish cafe that pays homage to the building’s artistic legacy as a former hub for artists like Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Madonna, and it even served as Jean-Michel Basquiat’s residence and studio.

3. STELLA x SORAYAMA

Stella McCartney’s most recent artistic collaboration brings together the talents of Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama. Iris Law, the next-generation “it” girl, models the collection and shares her deep appreciation for Japan’s care, conscientiousness, and culture in the campaign.

4. GQ's Interview with Marina Abramovic

In this episode of ‘Would You Rather’ GQ asks this year’s winner of the GQ Art Icon Of The Year Award, Marina Abramović, how she would decide if given the choice. Is an artist born or made in her opinion? Does the Serbian-born artist prefer human contact or solitude? And does she see herself as a warrior or a defender? Watch the video to discover her responses – particularly her funny answer on whether she would want to have dinner with Kim Kardashian or Greta Gerwig!