Veuve Clicquot lands in L.A., IMG hits the courts

HITTING L.A.: Veuve Clicquot presents its exhibition "Solaire Culture" in Los Angeles.

The traveling showcase, which kicked off in Tokyo in June, delves into the history and cultural influence of Veuve Clicquot, celebrating 250 years of the champagne house.

Made by art historian Camille Morineau and designer Constance Guisset, the L.A. stop will be open October 26 through November 16 at 468 North Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California. football pop-up set to become a Cheval Blanc hotel (currently housing Louis Vuitton's "200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries"). It's free to the public, for people aged 21 and over.

"This exhibition is an unprecedented event for Veuve Clicquot and a symbol of our ability to dream big and innovate constantly," said Jean-Marc Gallot, Chairman and CEO of Veuve Clicquot, in a press release. "Now in the United States, a key market for the House, this exhibition is moving to Los Angeles, a sunny city where art, design and style flourish, and will highlight the know-how of the House, typical of Champagne winegrowers, the life of Madame Clicquot, our iconic Yellow label and the many works created for Veuve Clicquot in the 20th century by artists like Yayoi Kusama.”

Kusama offers a portrait of Madame Clicquot, recognized for having developed the identity of the champagne brand. Founded in 1772 in Reims, France, this is Veuve Clicquot's first worldwide traveling exhibition. Visitors can expect around 2,000 archival items, including an original bottle from the 1840s discovered in the Baltic Sea.

To honor Madame Clicquot's entrepreneurial spirit, Veuve Clicquot asked all female artists to create artwork for the occasion; Sheila Hicks, Monique Frydman, Moyoko Anno, Tacita Dean, Penelope Bagieu, Ines Longevial, Aurelia Durand, Olimpia Zagnoli, Rosie McGuinness and Cece Philips are among the exhibitors.

"We are very proud to announce an exhibition made entirely by women, curated by Camille Morineau and Constance Guisset, and featuring only internationally renowned female artists," said Carole Bildé, Director of Marketing and communication from Veuve Clicquot. “Madame Clicquot showed us the way; guided by her, the house is committed to supporting bold and creative women who are paving the way for generations to come. — RYMA CHIKHOUNE

ON THE COURT: IMG partners with Spring Studios to bring a unique experience to life.

The two team up to create "Glam Slam", a tennis and fashion experience, which takes place in September during New York Fashion Week and the US Open, considered two of the biggest franchises in the world. city.

The inaugural event will take place on the roof terrace of Spring Studios, home of New York Fashion Week: The Catwalks, and will run from September 8-12. Focus, IMG's in-house production agency, will transform the rooftop into a life-size tennis court for the occasion.

“Glam Slam is the natural evolution of our mission to create cultural experiences through the lens of fashion,” said Leslie Russo, president of IMG Fashion Events and Properties. "No other company can tap into an ecosystem of fashion, tennis, dining and consumer ticketing experiences, all under one roof. This is the first of our expansion...