NICOLE LALA: DUAL VOICES

Black-and-white portrait of a Nicole Lala with a bob haircut, holding a cigarette near her lips and gazing thoughtfully to the side. Photo by Nicole Lala, courtesy of her daughter Delphine.

Nicole Lala: Dual Voices. Through the quiet strength of her black-and-white photography, Nicole Lala captured life with sensitivity and grace. Today, her daughter lends words to those images, revealing a story that was never told, only lived. Together, their voices echo: one behind the lens, the other bringing that vision into the light. IRK: Only…

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SOULEIADO HERITAGE: A TIMELESS DANCE BETWEEN CRAFT AND SUNLIGHT

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Rooted in the golden soil of Provence, Souleiado has been weaving its story since 1806. As the last guardian of Indienne printing in France, the brand is more than fashion—it is living heritage. Indeed, Souleiado is known for its radiant colors and botanical patterns, carrying the soul of the South into every collection. Through the…

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DAZANI PRICE: MY NEW YORK STYLE & SOUL

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Dazani Price is a soon-to-be assistant buyer in New York City and a vibrant creative voice to watch. In the summer of 2024, she worked with The Cannon Media Group as an assistant stylist and, additionally, contributed compelling fashion pieces to IRK Magazine. That season, she says, “unlocked another creative love I have always had:…

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J’ADORE LA VIE – HIDDEN LONDON

J’adore La Vie is a high end cabaret and couture duo act fusing dance, burlesque and immersive theatre. Established in Paris, residing in London, J’adore La Vie is a cabaret company inspired by haute couture. With bespoke hand made costumes that emulate the catwalk and the avant-garde.  J’adore La Vie is a collective of twenty…

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CINEMATIC FASHION STORYTELLING – FRENCH COWBOY

In the Shadow of the Light In the Shadow of the Light: French Cowboy’s Cinematic Fashion Vision French Cowboy, the creative duo of Mia Macfarlane and Julien Crouigneau, unveils their latest editorial, In the Shadow of the Light. This moody and dark editorial pushes the boundaries of storytelling in cinematic fashion. Known for merging striking…

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CAIRE

Breaking The Basket: On fabric uppers made with Caire The Caire story starts with the creative direction and drive of Parisian fashion duo, Anna and Paul Finelli. The pair founded an accessory brand with the decisive plan to develop a highly adapted, durable collection. Including bags and small leather like goods. Thus, a modern and…

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FLASH EXPOS : Top 5 in Paris

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Flash expos are lighting up Paris this summer, turning the city into a playground of bold art, raw emotion, and flashes of genius. From iconic institutions to offbeat project spaces, the city’s cultural energy is unstoppable. In particular, these five quick-hit exhibitions offer fresh voices, timeless forms, and visceral beauty. Moreover, each show invites viewers…

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ERNESTO NETO REIMAGINES SPACE

Wide view of Ernesto Neto’s Nosso Barco Tambor Terra, showing the full expanse of the woven canopy suspended inside the Grand Palais.

Ernesto Neto reimagines space. As a result, the Grand Palais becomes a sanctuary. Ernesto Neto’s woven architecture invites the body, the earth, and the beat to reunite. Back in 2005, he filled the Panthéon in Paris with translucent membranes that pulsed with scent and suspension. Now, two decades later, his return marks a deeper resonance.…

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TOUS LÉGER REINVENTS MODERNISM

Fernand Léger Les Quatre cyclistes 1943-1948 Huile sur toile 130,2 x 162,2 cm Musée national Fernand Léger, Biot © GrandPalaisRmn / Gérard Blot © Adagp, Paris, 2025

Tous Léger reinvents modernism, not with reverence, but with riot. In the early 1920s, Fernand Léger coined the term “new realism” to rethink how art meets reality. Consequently, today, that legacy transforms again. Through explosive color, sculptural wit, and avant-garde irreverence, modernism gets recast at the Musée du Luxembourg. Clearly, this isn’t a retrospective. It’s…

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