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With the sad news of Yayoi Kusama’s passing, we take a quick trip down memory lane of how she became the magnetic artist she was.

Who amongst us has not thrown on a cap to hide a bad case of bed head we didn’t have time to deal with in the morning, a day after wearing that same cap to mow the lawn on a hot summer’s day? Once treated as a sheer tool of necessity, the humble cap has evolved into one of the most expressive accessories in modern menswear.

With the great artist David Hockney passing away last week, his last works in the Serpentine Gallery in London, on view until August 23, become the ultimate farewell.

It’s the ultimate casual attire. Thanks to artisinal brands as well as the top luxury ones, they’ve gotten a total remake.

Sino brands are changing the face of luxury with even Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH, becoming a customer.

The world of footwear has changed and trainers have become the new luxury.

As electric vehicles commoditise horsepower—allowing everyday family sedans to outpace traditional supercars—raw speed has lost its exclusivity. With the new RB17 about to be unveiled, armed with a V10 engine delivering 1,200+ HP, ultra-wealthy collectors are abandoning digital perfection in favour of visceral engagement. It’s not just about a manual stick, but the snap of a sequential box, the vibration of a V10, and the refusal to let an algorithm have the final say in the driving experience.