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The Kids Collection
Tekla

Fashion & style—Tekla launches its kids collection with a range of unisex sleepwear and bathrobes, all woven from 100% organic.

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Tekla launches its kids collection with a range of unisex sleepwear and bathrobes, all woven from 100% organic, Oeko-Tex certified cotton fibres, meaning that they are free of any harmful chemicals. The collection launched alongside an endearing campaign shoot, photographed by Danish photographer Philip Messmann.

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100 Years of Celebrity
CHANEL

Beauty & fragrances—To celebrate 100 years of CHANEL N°5, six prominent figures from film, academia, media, and dance are invited to discuss the phenomenon of fame.

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Since its creation in 1921, CHANEL N°5 has remained the world’s most iconic perfume, recognisable even from the silhouette of its bottle. To celebrate 100 years of CHANEL N°5, six prominent figures from film, academia, media, and dance are invited to discuss the phenomenon of fame, and the ever-changing significance of celebrity culture in modern society.

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Dezeen Awards 2021
Dezeen Awards 2021

Architecture—Popular architecture and design platform, Dezeen, hosts its annual awards programme.

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Popular architecture and design platform, Dezeen, hosts its annual awards programme, calling all architects and designers to enter before Wednesday 9 June 2021. Showcasing the world’s best in architecture and interior design, the prestigious award has become the ultimate accolade for design excellence, with 47 categories across sustainability, urban housing, hospitality and more.

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May 17, 2021 London, England
Ryoji Ikeda Exhibition
180 The Strand

Art & design—Japanese artist Ryoji Ikeda launches his immersive audiovisual experience at the 180 Studios this summer.

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Japanese artist Ryoji Ikeda launches his immersive audiovisual experience at the 180 Studios this summer, presented by The Vinyl Factory, Fact, and Audemars Piguet Contemporary. The space, which has been specifically modified for the show, invites visitors on a sensory journey to explore twelve of Ikeda’s multimedia works, six of which have never been shown before.

Monday 17 May – Sunday 1 August 2021
Open Thursday – Sunday; 10am – 6pm | Book Your Tickets
180 Studios, 180 The Strand, London, WC2R 1EA

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May 18, 2021 Online
Knitwear Darning with Molly Martin
TOAST

Art & design—TOAST hosts a live tutorial with artist and specialist crafter Molly Martin.

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TOAST hosts a live tutorial with artist and specialist crafter Molly Martin. During the class Molly will be sharing her top hacks for repairing old and cherished items, from socks and knitwear to blankets and homewares. Make sure to join the workshop with darning wool, a darning needle, scissors, a darning mushroom, and your choice of knitwear to mend.

Tuesday 18 May 2021; 7pm BST
toa.st | @TOAST
A zoom event | Register

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Colors X Burberry
ColorsxStudios

Music & performance—Burberry partners with digital music platform ColorsxStudios to showcase six emerging musical talents across a variety of genres.

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As part of its pledge to support young talent across the creative industries, Burberry partners with digital music platform ColorsxStudios to showcase six emerging musical talents across a variety of genres. Released in a series of installments, each show previews unreleased music and is accompanied by exclusive interviews with the artists. For the series, each musician will be wearing Burberry’s Spring Summer 2021 collection, dressed by Ricardo Tisci.

Regular drops at 7pm BST
Watch on ColorsxStudios YouTube
More info | @colorsxstudios | @burberry

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May 4, 2021 London, England
Pressing Matters
In Association with MATCHESFASHION

Art & design—“Pressing Matters” sees a number of leading contemporary artists presenting pieces made from rare test pressings and vinyl, donated by some of the biggest names in the music industry.

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Catering to art collectors and music aficionados alike, “Pressing Matters” sees a number of leading contemporary artists presenting pieces made from rare test pressings and vinyl, donated by some of the biggest names in the music industry. The exhibition, which has been produced by Helium London in collaboration with MATCHESFASHION, will also feature an auction, with all of the proceeds raised going to the grassroots charity Music Support.

Tuesday 4 May – Saturday 29 May 2021
More info | 5 Carlos Place, London, W1K 3AP
#Artforgreatergood

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May 13, 2021 Online
A Dark Mind
Southbank Centre

Charity—The Southbank Centre presents a live-streamed screening of Dami Adeyeye’s documentary, A Dark Mind, about the stigmatisation of mental health issues in the black community.

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The Southbank Centre presents a live-streamed screening of Dami Adeyeye’s documentary, A Dark Mind, about the stigmatisation of mental health issues in the black community. The screening will be followed by a conversation between Adeyeye and Natalie Creary from the Lambeth-based mental health charity Black Thrive. Before finally, mental health practitioner Hari Sewell and the film’s score composer Cephas Azariah will lead attendees in a short meditative session.

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Cruise 2021/22 Collection
Chanel

Fashion & style—Chanel has unveiled the launch of Virginie Viard’s 2021/22 Cruise Collection with a highly referential runway film.

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Chanel has unveiled the launch of Virginie Viard’s 2021/22 Cruise Collection with a highly referential runway film, directed by Inez and Vinoodh. Shot amongst the limestone walls of the Carrières de Lumières – the site of Jean Cocteau’s 1960 art house film, Testament of Orpheus – the collection combines a striking two-tone palette of black and white with a melange of punk, rock and sixties styles.

Watch the film on CHANEL YouTube | CHANEL.com | @CHANELofficial
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April 30, 2021 Online
Poetry & the Creative Mind
National Poetry Month

Literature—For the first time in its history, the Academy of American Poets’ annual gala fundraiser, Poetry and the Creative Mind, will be held virtually.

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For the first time in its history, the Academy of American Poets’ annual gala fundraiser, Poetry and the Creative Mind, will be held virtually, and broadcast free of charge for one night only. The event will be chaired by the great Meryl Streep, and will feature readings of favourite poems selected by a star-studded lineup of figures from across the arts.

Friday 30 April 2021; 12.30AM BST / 7.30PM EDT
A Virtual Event; Register