The Architecture of White

Why Ibiza’s defining colour remains central to its architectural identity and contemporary design.

In Threads: My Life in Style, Paul Smith looks back on his first 80 years, from the “classic with a twist” suit and his friendship with David Bowie to his signature stripes and curating a Picasso exhibition.

Starting today, Balenciaga celebrates the quarter-century anniversary of its most beloved bag with Le City House, new campaigns, and a collection designed by Damien Hirst. The story of an object born without a logo that became a language.

The new men's wardrobe turns up the volume on colour. Red, yellow, blue and green become the cult hues of must-have accessories, small but powerful flashes of colour capable of breaking down the severity of tailoring and infusing looks with new energy.

The French fashion brand Coperni, which once opened up a "future" for the fashion industry in both a literal and figurative sense, is now closing its own future due to financial difficulties.

With Archetypes Winter Spring 2027, Alaïa celebrates the purity of its lines and the art of sculpting the body, in a photographic campaign by Drew Vickers, featuring Doutzen Kroes and Lina Zhang.

At the LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles, Nicole Kidman walked the red carpet in a dramatic tulle skirt. A tribute to the world of dance, so beloved by Gabrielle Chanel.

At The Standard Ibiza, the cool season comes with flamenco, Sunday roasts, a very grown-up quiz and a new Sunday stage for the island's creatives.