Nothing Serious Reopens with “From Paa Joe to Paaris”

A new chapter for Nothing Serious Gallery In the heart of Belleville, Nothing Serious Gallery reopens its doors after a four year hiatus with From Paa Joe to Paaris. On view from February 28 to May 24, 2026, the exhibition marks the beginning of a renewed and more ambitious program for the Paris based space.…

Read More

Radius and Resonance – Michael Legan

Cat walking on a stylish modern coffee table with books and a lamp in a cozy living room.

Michael Legan on Designing Objects That Listen Michael Legan is a Minnesota-based designer whose work moves fluidly between sound, structure, and sculpture. Additionally, he is rooted in his training as a musician and shaped by years of composing for both commercial and experimental contexts. As a result, Legan brings a composer’s sensitivity to proportion, rhythm,…

Read More

Johan Pertl on Cast Glass, Process, and Letting Light Lead

Johan Pertl standing with his cast glass art piece in a minimalist setting.

Johan Pertl: When Glass Shapes Itself Working between design and sculpture, Czech glass artist Johan Pertl explores the quiet power of material, process, and light. Although he grew up in the Vysočina region, known for its glassmaking heritage, his connection to glass developed later through a deep relationship with nature and making by hand. Today,…

Read More

La Sape: A Celebration of Style and Identity in Congo

Elegant sapeur dressed in a brown suit, white shirt, and black hat, showcasing Congo's vibrant style.

La Sape, short for Société des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Élégantes (Society of Ambience-Makers and Elegant People) La Sape, short for Société des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Élégantes (Society of Ambience-Makers and Elegant People). Is a vibrant cultural movement in Congo that beautifully combines fashion, identity, and social pride. As the famous Congolese musician Papa…

Read More

MOUNT NELSON HOTEL A CULTURAL ‘FORCE’ IN CAPE TOWN

Colorful fashion models with parasols at Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town.

THROUGH A FUSION OF HERITAGE AND CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN ART AND DESIGN. THE MOUNT NELSON HOTEL LETS YOU HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO! THE NELLIE IS PINK, PERKY AND POSITIVELY FABULOUS! Deciding between a luxurious five-star heritage hotel and the latest trendy hotspot, can feel like choosing between two completely different animals. But what…

Read More

Feng Chen Wang FW26 – Harmony in Opposites

Male model in dark suit with fur collar walking runway at IRK Magazine fashion show.

“Two forces, One motion” by Feng Chen Wang The Chinese-born, London-based designer Feng Chen Wang, presented her latest FW26 show during Paris Fashion Week in January, we revisit her collection to uncover the secrets and stories behind its extraordinary creative process. The collection explores Liang Yi, the Chinese concept of balancing extremes, such as calm and…

Read More

Lucas Zito: From 3D Printing to Collective Design

Light installation art with illuminated sculptural columns at IRK Magazine event.

Lucas Zito: A Paris-Based Designer Shaping Sustainable Design Lucas Zito is a Paris based designer whose work combines aesthetics and functionality in the most eco responsible way. After graduating from the Design Academy Eindhoven in the Netherlands, he returned to his hometown of Paris in 2019, where he began his professional practice. From the outset,…

Read More

SOSHIOTSUKI AW26 in Florence

SOSHIOTSUKI AW26 at Pitti Uomo 109 Japanese brand SOSHIOTSUKI presented its Autumn–Winter 2026 collection At Pitti Immagine Uomo. The show titled “IN FLORENCE,” marked a rare runway moment for the label. This season, the designer brought a quiet confidence to Florence, the spiritual home of tailoring. In this collection, SOSHIOTSUKI explored the relationship between tailoring and…

Read More