Around the world: BAO serves a taste of Taiwan & Ambush brings Nite Sport to Paris

by Ollie Cox 3 weeks ago

by Ollie Cox 3 weeks ago 7min

BAO Borough is bringing us a taste of Taiwan, Jacquemus has jazzed-up its boutique, Bow is getting arty and Bicester is bringing the vintage heat. Wherever you are in the world, there’s plenty going on this week.

Look out for pop-ups and the Fondation Cartier teaming with The World Around to tackle the climate crisis and more in Culted’s Around The World guide.

Laser Youth Forever hits Vienna with pop-up and exhibition

The Laser Youth Forever Collective led by Odunsi The Engine comes to Vienna on September 14 for a one day-only pop-up and exhibition at Syrup featuring a live production and installation, plus exclusive art pieces which will be available to purchase on the day. Keep your eyes peeled for the after party location for a guaranteed good time.

‘Untitled’ exhibition at Berlin Art Week

‘Untitled’, curated by Prosper Samanyada will be displayed at Tribes as part of Berlin Art Week showcasing work by local artists Álvaro Tavares Guilherme. The event will run for one night only on September 16, so make sure you check this out if you’re in the city.

BAO Borough welcomes Eric Sze

On September 20, BAO Borough will host guest chef Eric Sze of New York-based Taiwanese restaurants 886 and Wenwen for a one-off Moon Festival celebration to mark the time of year when the moon is at its brightest and fullest. As part of the celebration, guests will be greeted by the unmistakable fragrance of smoke from the fiery grills and the sight of long tables pushed together for celebratory communal feasting. The menu will kick off with a special BAO-HI cocktail created for the occasion, followed by an indulgent dining experience.

Bicester Village launches DO-GOOD pop-up

From September 6 to October 4, the DO-GOOD pop-up will arrive at Bicester Village, serving as a testament to the power of fashion with a purpose. This year, the boutique will support two of the collection’s distinguished charities: Women for Women International and Smart Works. The space will serve as a haven for fashion enthusiasts and philanthropists alike. The store will house a curated collection of pre-loved, vintage and new designer items, so head down while you can.

The World Around and Fondation Cartier get together to tackle the climate crisis

The World Around and Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, in collaboration with Triennale Milano, have announced a free public event in Milan as the first event of their collaboration, titled IN FOCUS: RADICAL REPAIR, taking place on September 28, 2023, at 6 p.m. at Triennale Milano. Eight interdisciplinary designers will be invited from around the world to discuss the historical responsibility and complicity of architecture and its related fields over the current climate crisis. Speakers for the event include Yasmeen Lari Joseph, Joseph Grima, Freddy Mamani, Jeanne Gang, Junya Ishigami, Lu Wenyu, Paul Elvis Tangem and Aziba Ekio. Admission is free so get down if you’re in Milan.

Wondering People launches ‘On Reflection’ at The Nunnery Gallery

Wondering people are hosting a group exhibition titled ‘On Reflection’ at Bow’s not-for-profit Nunnery Gallery. The show will look into the diverse ways reflection is presented through photography. The exhibition, which will run for five days from September 13, will include work from Barney Curran, Gabriella Rhodes, Giulio Ghirardi, Hannah Ackroyd, Lottie Hampson, Mark Manzi, Mikael Siirilä, Mirio Lovejoy, Oliver Cook, Owen Davies, Sophie Polybiou, and Thom Corbishley.

FARM Rio team up with Liberty London

Brazil meets London in FARM Rio’s in-store takeover at Liberty London, with a full in-store and window activation followed by a permanent concession space in the contemporary womenswear department. The experience invites shoppers on an immersive journey through the FARM Rio universe with a nature-driven concept, nodding to the community spirit of the brand’s ethos. The takeover will last for the month of September, with the concession also housing pieces from the brand’s Fall/Winter 2023 collection.

Ambush brings Nite Sport to Paris

Ambush is landing in Paris with a big fashion bash lasting all night long in an event held in partnership with Nike. Taking place at LA station, the event welcomes various DJs, including Missy Da K*nt, C.FRIM, GЯEG B2B LOWJACK, ERNA and VANILLE. Keep an eye out for @yoonambush’s Instagram stories to find out how you can attend.

Jacquemus launches a tasty installation at Avenue Montaigne

Jacquemus is a master of marketing, and for its latest dose of tasty content, the store has been cherrybombed. Accompanying a host of in-store installations and new products was a typically Jacquemus AI-generated video of a store overflowing with giant cherries. Tasty, we know. The location was opened last year as part of Paris Fashion Week and is the first boutique for the French brand.