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Matthieu Blazy’s viral Chanel hits stores this week. What goes on in the workshops that make them?

Inside the Lesage tweed atelier in le19M, where Chanel makes most of its iconic tweed creations.
Inside the Lesage tweed atelier in le19M, where Chanel makes most of its iconic tweed creations.

Who makes Chanel’s iconic tweed? Take a peek inside Lesage, Paris’ premier embroidery house

aclesage04 - Lesage embroidery artisans at work


ST PHOTO: JORDAN LEE
aclesage04 - Lesage embroidery artisans at work


ST PHOTO: JORDAN LEE

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 1, 2026

Ukrainian servicemen taking part in a military exercise between combat missions, in Ukraine's Kharkiv region on May 29.
Ukrainian servicemen taking part in a military exercise between combat missions, in Ukraine's Kharkiv region on May 29.

Museum in France reports theft of edible banana artwork

A banana forms a core part of a multimillion-dollar artwork by Italian visual artist Maurizio Cattelan.
A banana forms a core part of a multimillion-dollar artwork by Italian visual artist Maurizio Cattelan.

Flower Market, JuJu World pop-up by artist C.J. Hendry to open at Gardens by the Bay in June

The latest edition of Flower Market, and its first in South-east Asia, will be in Singapore from June 10 to 14.
The latest edition of Flower Market, and its first in South-east Asia, will be in Singapore from June 10 to 14.

Five must-see works at the Venice Biennale, from human bells to demented screen puppets

As you amble along the canals, let serendipity be the guide and look out for the signs to the off-site exhibitions.
As you amble along the canals, let serendipity be the guide and look out for the signs to the off-site exhibitions.

At a noisy Venice Biennale, South-east Asian artists’ quiet voices redefine volume and impact

Video still from The Spirits Of Maritime Crossing II (2024), directed by Thai artist and curator Apinan Poshyananda at the Venice Biennale 2026.
Video still from The Spirits Of Maritime Crossing II (2024), directed by Thai artist and curator Apinan Poshyananda at the Venice Biennale 2026.

‘French Banksy’ and Daft Punk star turn Paris bridge into Alpine cave

Visitors will be able to explore La Caverne, a public art piece that has transformed the Pont Neuf in Paris into a giant "cave", from June 6 to 28.
Visitors will be able to explore La Caverne, a public art piece that has transformed the Pont Neuf in Paris into a giant "cave", from June 6 to 28.

BTS eyes second artist of the year win at American Music Awards

The boy group is nominated for the artist of the year, best male K-pop artist, and song of the summer awards.
The boy group is nominated for the artist of the year, best male K-pop artist, and song of the summer awards.

At Cannes, Almodovar says artists have duty to speak out against 'monsters' like Trump

Director Pedro Almodovar who is wearing a \"Free Palestine\" pin,  poses during a photocall for the film \"Amarga Navidad\" (Bitter Christmas - Autofiction) in competition at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 20, 2026. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier
Director Pedro Almodovar who is wearing a \"Free Palestine\" pin,  poses during a photocall for the film \"Amarga Navidad\" (Bitter Christmas - Autofiction) in competition at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 20, 2026. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.