Numéro Homme 42

Also included: a no-holds-barred interview with Chicago artist Theaster Gates, who is building the foundations of a more equitable world in his hometown; a guided tour by Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei of his major retrospective in Portugal; an inventory of objects and personal archives of refugees and activists photographed by Guido Mocafico, who reminds us of the importance of the LGBTQI struggle today, ex-stand-up star Stéphane Bak, who intends to shake up the stereotypes of French cinema adulated by the American industry and who has just released his second album, and the Mode series signed by Jackie Nickerson, Sølve Sundsbø, Jean-Baptiste Mondino, Carlotta Manaigo and Charles Fréger.

Also featured, filmmaker Justine Triet, awarded the Palme d'or this year for her film Anatomie d'une chute; pop superstar and icon of Generation Z Angèle ; the great Italian designer Giorgio Armani, who talks about his unbreakable link with cinema in an exclusive interview; new fashion talents awarded the prestigious LVMH prize; the celebration of Pablo Picasso around the world on the fiftieth anniversary of his death; and fashion series by Jean-Baptiste Mondino, Txema Yeste, Koto Bolofo, Anthony Arquier, Elina Kechicheva, Bjarne x Takata and Bruno+Nico.

The evening honored Basquiat’s enduring legacy with Dom Pérignon champagne flowing throughout, an exclusive showcase of nightlife Polaroids by photographer Maripol, and a live jazz performance by Onyx Collective followed by a high-energy DJ set by Justin Strauss.