DESIGN AS A CULTURAL DIALOGUE: GALERIE OM´S OPENING EVENT

Save the date: On upcoming Thursday, 28th May, Berlin gains a new, enticing gallery.
In the heart of the city’s art scene, at Potsdamer Straße 100, design enthusiasts are invited from 8pm onwards to check out the new Galerie OM.

Founded by Oscar Gröne and Moana Thies, the gallery promises a new approach to collectible design pieces and contemporary culture. They are expected to blend the sophistication of Paris, Milan and New York with Berlin’s underground creative energy. Conceived as a fully sensory environment, the gallery creates an immersive exchange between collectible objects, furniture, spatial design, and live experiences through exhibitions, happenings, and curated programming.

Their opening exhibition „Partie Une“ is curated by interior architect and creative director Julian Zacharias Eide and reflects the gallery’s vision of design as an experimental language perfectly. Through scenographic installations and carefully composed interiors, the exhibition beautifully explores materiality, spatial narratives and creative expression. Design is read as an atmosphere, as a cultural dialogue rather than a static display. Galerie OM works primarily on a commission basis, which enables them to focus on rare, character-driven works. This suits their darker, raw and slightly provocative aesthetic, making them a must-visit.

Galerie OM will focus on a curated program of event-driven pop-up exhibitions in Berlin and has future activations planned for Paris and Milan.

ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE NIKE AIR´S

Nike introduces a new program to ensure the future of one iconic shoe: the Nike Airs. The program celebrates the cultural impact of Air Max and invites a group of global creatives to reimagine its future. The eight individual designers originate from eight different countries, uniting Beijing, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, New York, Paris, Shanghai, and Tokyo through Nike headquarters. The designers are a diverse group of young, emerging creatives, including Diya Joukani (possibly known through her laid-back TikToks from the streets of Mumbai), Jose Wong, and Tasnim.

They will work closely with their Nike mentors and external collaborators to develop distinctive 3D-printed Air Max styles. By visiting Nike Air Manufacturing Innovation facilities, the Nike archive, and the Nike Sport Research Lab, the program functions as a deep dive into Air Max history, allowing the young designers to draw inspiration from the past and translate it into the present. The next Nike Airs will be designed by those who actually wear them—while building on the 40-year heritage of Air innovation.

Nike Air Works is created in partnership with Zellerfeld to reflect the designers’ individuality and celebrate their communities from around the world.

A first meeting was held on 11 May; all Nike Airs are expected to launch throughout the coming year.

DRYKORN: SUMMER TRENDS FOR BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE

The Munich-based brand introduces their new summer assets: first off, matching sets. The corresponding fabrics and colours build stylish, complete looks for when encountering another outfit crisis. Relaxed cuts meet precise expression, ensuring comfort for warm days.

Other plans for the summer are “dark chocolate with coconut milk” — sounds delicious, but are actually the new trend colours for Drykorn’s collection. The delicate contrast runs through the matching sets as well as the rest of the collection, tying everything together in a subtle but distinct way.

MIU MIU LAUNCHES NEW UPCYCLED COLLECTION

Miuccia Prada has opened a new conversation between past and present with the newest collection. The pieces were sourced from vintage clothing experts all over the world before being restored and finally refashioned. Trousers became jackets, shirts transformed into dresses or apron tops — the possibilities are limitless. Throughout the process, the lives and experiences of previous owners are profoundly respected, while breathing new life into the old pieces.

Marks of ageing and the passing of time are celebrated rather than concealed, through reinvented silhouettes and newly interpreted garments, all while upholding Miu Miu’s key design elements and patterns. Finished by hand, every piece becomes a new and unique creation.

The face of the new campaign is multi-talented artist Suki Waterhouse, paying homage to the iconic fashion house’s archive.

The collection will be available in selected stores worldwide from now on.

SMELLS LIKE SUMMER – FUGAZZI´S NEW SCENTS

Founded by Bram Niessink in 2018 after an inspiring trip to Egypt and its century-old sophistication in scent oils, Fugazzi provides elevated scents ever since.
With temperatures far above 20 degrees coming up, it’s urgent to introduce the new summer scents.
First is „Angel Dust“, a subtle but catchy smell that will silently carry you through hot summer days. With base notes of musk, amber, and delicate resins, the scent creates a long-lasting warmth and an intense, elegant depth.
Fugazzi’s other new scent is „Pomegranoudh“, a skilfully blended composition of pomegranate and oud. Pomegranate is positioned upfront, though never sweet or over the top but softly inviting, accompanied by bergamot and red fruits.
The base note creates a soft background of vanilla, musk, and amber.

Two unique scents to make this summer yours!