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Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz Announce Pregnancy
While Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz might be one of those ultra-discreet Hollywood couples who you might not even know are married, the two became public with a very big announcement: they’re expecting their first child. The two married in 2011 after meeting on the set of horror film Dream House. This week, Weisz told The New York Times, “Daniel and I are so happy. We’re going to have a little human. We can’t wait to meet him or her. It’s all such a mystery.”
Kanye West Drops Big News
After an extended absence from Twitter – a platform that he frequently used to controversial ends – Kanye West has returned with big news. In addition to dropping new Yeezy designs, the rap artist and fashion mogul also announced that he will release a new seven-song album on June 1st, as well as a collaborative album with Kid Cudi on June 8th.
TIME Announces Its “100 Most Influential People”
The most influential people around the world have been rounded up and announced by TIME magazine for 2018. Unsurprisingly, Virgil Abloh, the new Creative Director of Louis Vuitton menswear, made the cut. Actress Millie Bobby Brown of Stranger Things appeared on the list as the youngest influencer, while Rihanna and Jennifer Lopez were named because of their icon status. In the leadership category, Middle Eastern royalty Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and Haider Al-Abadi made the list, as did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The full list can be viewed here.
Gucci Unveils #GucciArtLab
In Florence, Italy, Gucci has opened ArtLab in a vibrantly appointed building that houses the artwork of emerging young creatives who have worked with the maison, like Unskilled Worker. This super-hub of creativity will operate as an “experimental laboratory” for creating leather goods, as well as a headquarter for “industrial craftsmanship” that will produce and develop products, prototypes, and samples.
Saint Laurent Sets Its Sights on NYC
According to WWD, Saint Laurent will leave its ultra-glamorous show location in Paris and head to New York City on June 6th for a special presentation. While many brands have been leaving New York City for Paris, Saint Laurent is reversing course, showing a collection of both menswear and womenswear. The exact location is TBD – as is the nature of the show – leaving us to wonder if this is a replacement for its Spring/Summer 2019 show (which would typically happen in September) or a standalone event.