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Blink and it’s the weekend again. Sorbet’s Scoops are back, and the major houses have officially gone global.
From Milan Design Week, where Fendi, Prada, and Miu Miu are bringing the heat, to Dior in Kyoto and Louis Vuitton in Beijing, the energy is everywhere. Meanwhile, the White Lotus crew has touched down in Cannes to film season four.
On the music front, the Queen of Pop is back, while Olivia Rodrigo takes over Versailles for her latest music video. Finally, prepping us for summer, LOEWE drops its lush Paula’s Ibiza 2026 collection, the final release before the new creative directors take the lead. Because why stop at one scoop when you have 10?
THE QUEEN OF POP RETURNS
Madonna has announced Confessions II for a July 3rd release, reuniting with Stuart Price for her 15th studio album and a sequel to her iconic Confessions on a Dance Floor.
Madonna Confessions II
Momo Nakagawa | Courtesy of Dior
DIOR AT KYOTOGRAPHIE
Dior is sponsoring exhibitions by Lebohang Kganye and Momo Nakagawa at the Kyotographie Festival, running from April 18 to May 17. These showcases explore the intersection of memory and history, with a specific focus on the South African art scene.
MIU MIU’S LITERARY CLUB
Returning to the Circolo Filologico Milanese from April 22 to 24, the Miu Miu Literary Club explores the “Politics of Desire.” The Miuccia Prada-led program features panels on Annie Ernaux and Ama Ata Aidoo, tackling themes of sexuality, consent, and autonomy.
Miu Miu | Instagram
Courtesy of Prada
PRADA’S NEW CERAMICS EXHIBIT WITH THEASTER GATES
Prada and artist Theaster Gates unveil Chawan Cabinet, an exhibition exploring the Japanese art of ceramics. The showcase features limited-edition vessels and ceremonial forms designed to be handled and honored through time.
OLIVIA RODRIGO TAKES US AROUND VERSAILLES
Olivia released ‘Drop Dead’, the first single of her new album today accompanied by a music video of her yearnmaxxing at the Palace of Versailles. Personally couldn’t have found a better place to jam out to sad love songs.
Olivia Rodrigo | Instagram
The Airelles Château de la Messardière
WHITE LOTUS LANDS IN CANNES
The fourth season of White Lotus has officially started filming on the French Riviera with the Cannes Film Festival set to slip in to the storyline.
LOEWE PAULA’S IBIZA 2026
LOEWE Paula’s Ibiza 2026 celebrates the island’s famous boutique with a collection of breezy crochet and woven bags. The campaign, shot by Jack Pierson, ditching the usual glossy perfection for intimate, raw snapshots that feel like real summer memories.
Photography by Jack Pierson | Courtesy of Loewe
Arrangements #001 (Montgomery), 2026, by Anthony Akinbola | Courtesy of Alserkal
ART MONTH AT ALSERKAL
Alserkal has announced Alserkal Art Month, running from 18 April to 18 May and bringing together artists and cultural practitioners from across the region. The expanded programe at Alserkal Avenue will feature exhibitions, talks, and events, culminating alongside Art Dubai 2026.
LOUIS VUITTON’S POETIC GLASS EXHIBIT IN BEIJING
Celebrating a double decade of cultural impact, Espace Louis Vuitton Beijing unveils a new installation by Jean-Michel Othoniel. The exhibition marks ten years of the Hors-les-murs program, continuing the Foundation’s mission to share its iconic collection worldwide.
LAGRIMAS, 2002 Photo credits by Sun Shi | Courtesy of Louis Vuitton
Campaign by Jo Ann Callis | Courtesy of Fendi
FENDI’S BAGUETTE IS THIRTY AND THRIVING
FENDI will unveil the Baguette 26424 Re-Edition at Milano Design Week 2026, celebrating the bag’s original 1997 model code. The collection debuts at Palazzo FENDI Milano with archive-inspired designs and a special installation highlighting the brand’s craftsmanship and heritage.
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