April 2024: Our Guide to Entertainment, Shopping, and Culture
As the days get longer and temperatures get higher, our desires to indulge in culture, fashion, and enriching experiences grow stronger. In this month’s curated selection, we navigate through an array of captivating reads, podcasts, must-have purchases and exhibitions to visit to enrich your days.
Listen: Beyond Luxury – AI Couture: The Role of AI in Sculpting Sustainable Luxury with Ahmed Zaidi
In February, Carlota Rodben invited Ahmed Zaidi, an engineer with a history in computer science and a passion for fashion, on her podcast. They discussed AI’s transformative role in luxury fashion, optimizing supply chains, AI’s contribution to sustainable practices, and much more, which made this episode truly thought-provoking and informative. Ahmed also shared his view of the luxury landscape by 2035, envisioning a space where creativity thrives and physical-digital experiences merge seamlessly.
Read: RuPaul – The House of Hidden Meanings
The international drag superstar’s memoir is a brutally honest and deeply intimate introspection of his life, relationships, family, and self-discovery. RuPaul delves into the depths of his identity, from growing up Black, poor, and queer in a broken home to discovering his love for performance, finding people he now calls his chosen family, and becoming a global sensation. His life story is truly breathtaking, one he managed to narrate beautifully, uncovering new truths about his life and once again showcasing his wisdom.
Buy: Warby Parker x Theophilio sunglasses
Just in time for the upcoming sunny days, Warby Parker, a retailer of prescription glasses, contact lenses, and sunglasses, has collaborated with Theophilio, a contemporary brand, established by Jamaican-American designer Edvin Thompson on a sunglasses collection. The collection includes three colorways that intermix tones from Edvin’s childhood in Jamaica, while also merging archival influences from the ’70s and ’00s with modern elements. Buying from the collaborative collection also means you would be doing a good deed, since for each pair sold, a pair of glasses is gifted to someone in need.
Visit: Fondazione Prada: Miranda July – New Society
Co-chaired by Miuccia Prada, Fondazione Prada is an institution, dedicated to nurturing and supporting art and culture through events such as film festivals, architecture projects, philosophy talks, and museum exhibitions. Located in Osservatorio Fondazione Prada in Milan, New Society is the first ever solo museum exhibition dedicated to Miranda July’s work. It opened on March 7 and will remain open for visitors until October 14 this year.
Buy: Chanel – Black velvet thongs
Invented by the Ancient Egyptians around 4,000 BC, thongs (or flip-flops, as some like to call them), have since evolved into a staple pair of shoes for the warmer days, beloved by both men and women alike. Debuted at the Spring/Summer 2024 show, the Chanel velvet thongs are an incredibly versatile shoe, perfect for wearing with anything from casual jeans to elegant dresses.
From interesting new books to must-have accessories, the upcoming spring months will bring a wide array of enriching cultural and sartorial experiences. Let the season inspire you to embrace creativity, knowledge, and self-expression.
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