The Louis Vuitton art of living according to Jaime Hayón
A first for the luggage maker, which Spanish designer Jaime Hayón is very proud to mark. Since 2012, Louis Vuitton has been inviting artists to collaborate on limited-edition collections with complete creative freedom. For this inaugural project, unveiled at Milan Design Week, numerous big names in the industry have taken part. Oniriq took a detour into the world of home décor to discover the ‘Botanik’ collection and its designer, Jaime Hayón.
Yayoi Kusama: the other side of the polka dots in 5 anecdotes
Yayoi Kusama has passed away at the age of 97, leaving behind a world of polka dots, pumpkins and mirrors. But behind this work, which has become a pop icon, lay a far darker quest, somewhere between obsession, self-effacement and the vertigo of infinity. Five anecdotes to look beyond the polka dots.
Hervé Van Der Straeten, a master of tension and light
Trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Hervé Van Der Straeten has, for over thirty years, been shaping a world where architectural rigour blends with sculptural audacity. Each creation, produced in his gallery in the Marais, embodies artisanal excellence where balance teeters on the brink of disruption. Collected worldwide, his work particularly appeals to Americans, who can find his iconic pieces at the Ralph Pucci gallery in New York. To mark his ‘Antidote’ exhibition, he opens the doors to his luminous space for us.
Florence and Daniel Guerlain, a very contemporary couple
Florence and Daniel Guerlain, heir to the famous perfumer, have been a couple centred on art since the 1980s. Both are among the world’s leading collectors of contemporary drawings. Their foundation has also established a prestigious prize awarded during the Salon du Dessin, which took place in Paris at the end of March. For Oniriq, they have agreed to open up their collection and reveal its secrets.
Mélanie Laurent, the Activist’s Grace
Monte Carlo, a balcony overlooking the sea, soft light reminiscent of the radiance of another icon of the Rock: Grace Kelly. Between takes, Mélanie Laurent sits down for an interview.
Robert Wun, Designer of Dreams
Since 2014, at the helm of his eponymous label, Robert Wun has given free rein to his imagination. Since 2014, at the helm of his eponymous label, Robert Wun has given free rein to his imagination. Far from a world of haute couture reduced to mere beauty or perfection, the Hong Kong-based designer brings his dreams, his obsessions and their darker sides to life. An encounter with a designer who uses couture to reflect his world
Sofiane Pamart: Variations on a Piano
In a black suit, sunglasses and with the piano as his compass, Sofiane Pamart is the romantic hero of contemporary music. Trained in classical music but inspired by rap and electronic music, the pianist-storyteller is, for the first time, leaving behind the solitude of the piano to surround himself with great voices, opening a new chapter in this music where virtuosity becomes storytelling. A new scale that he will take all the way to the Stade de France on 17 April 2027.
Sylvie Selig, a Monstrous Artist
A standout at the Lyon Contemporary Art Biennial, Sylvie Selig paints a world populated by strange and haunting creatures, straight out of a fairy tale that has “gone wrong.” A belated recognition for the 81-year-old visual artist, whose inspiration grows alongside her canvases, which can reach up to 150 meters in size. A visit to her studio, where imagination reigns supreme.
A cultural stroll through vineyards and works of art
From Bordeaux to Provence, right through to the hills of La Rioja, cultural stroll where some wine estates are well worth a visit as much for their wines as for the artworks that adorn the landscape. Monumental sculptures, art centres and spectacular architecture designed by leading names dot these vineyards, which are unlike any others. Five destinations where the vineyards become the backdrop, and wine tasting becomes an aesthetic journey through nature and contemporary art.
Ana Girardot: A Legacy in Motion
In La Guerre des prix, Anthony Deschaux’s debut feature film, which has been in cinemas since 18 March, Ana Girardot bridges the divide between two worlds that are polar opposites: the hushed yet ruthless world of large-scale retail, and the harsher world of agriculture from which she hails. The daughter of actors and granddaughter of a painter, she recounts a journey shaped by legacies she has embraced and successive acts of emancipation, by loyalties and breakaways, culminating in her current desire no longer to wait for things to happen, but to be the driving force behind them.
Christophe Hay, hunter-gatherer chef
The chef at the restaurant that bears his name, Christophe Hay (2 Michelin stars), in Blois, is a chef unlike any other in French gastronomy. Exceptional not only for his talent, but also for his determination to develop an ecosystem around his restaurant that enables him to source high-quality local produce. Livestock farming, truffle fields, vegetable gardens… Christophe Hay, aged 49, is more than just a chef; he is a maestro.
The striking looks that stand out from the Spring/Summer 2026 Haute Couture Fashion Week
Now it’s Haute Couture’s turn! From 26 to 29 January 2026, designers will unveil their bespoke collections for Spring-Summer 2026. Combining exceptional craftsmanship with subtle messages, OniriQ brings you, day by day, the season’s most striking silhouettes.