Louis Vuitton Cruise Campaign 2026 Pits the Middle Ages Against Glam Rock

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Louis Vuitton Cruise Campaign 2026 Pits the Middle Ages Against Glam Rock

Even Pope Leo Is Probably Reading About Louis Vuitton These Days

Louis Vuitton [IG] Women Creative Director Nicolas Ghesquière returned to Avignon, France and the historic Palais des Papes, residence of popes in the 14th century and scene of the 2026 Cruise fashion show, for the 2026 Cruise Campaign shot by Jamie Hawkesworth [IG].

In their own words, LVW calls the campaign “a radiant clash of centuries” as the majesty of the Middle Ages converges with the dazzling defiance of glam rock.

AOC is certain that Pope Leo is just beaming with all this free PR from Louis Vuitton, especially given his obvious intention to become deeply-embedded in popular culture and with a strong American influence.

Anne is down for anything that shows our better and beautiful face to the world than the Trump Administration’s attempts to destroy the soul of the American experiment.

The American pontiff is becoming a giant brain cluster f*** in the world of progressives. And don’t think LVMH, with Pharrell Williams, organizing the concert last December 2024 for the reopening of the badly-burned Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris went unnoticed by Pope Leo.

That’s before Pharrell co-produced a 3 hr. concert at the Vatican in September with 300,000 holy spirits waving their iPhones like fireflies honoring our deep need for grace in this world.

And John Legend played and sang ‘Glory’ from ‘Selma’, leaving the Americans to lose our damn minds when Legend then hit ‘Bridge Over Troubled Waters’.

Pope Leo is the man.

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Pharrell Williams Heads to Rome with Voices of Fire for Vatican City Unity Concert

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Pharrell Williams Heads to Rome with Voices of Fire for Vatican City Unity Concert

Pharrell Williams Heads to Rome with Voices of Fire for Vatican City Unity Concert

In Rome, Pharrell will co-direct with Andrea Bocelli the ‘Grace for the World’ closing celebration of the third World Meeting on Human Fraternity. The “landmark cultural and spiritual event” will take place in St. Peter’s Square and will stream live on Disney+, Hulu, and ABC News Live on Sept. 13 at 3 p.m. ET.

According to a press release, the concert will “bring together music, reflection, and visual storytelling in a singular live experience,” and feature live performances by Bocelli, Williams with the Voices of Fire Gospel Choir, Teddy Swims, John Legend, a 250-person international choir and more talents. There will also be an aerial drone and light show by Nova Sky Stories, including imagery inspired by the Sistine Chapel.

Pharrell called the upcoming gathering “a rare cultural moment where the world stops and collectively tunes in. It is a message of unity and grace for all of humanity”.

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Pope Leo the 14th; The Augustinian Order; Renaissance Humanism; and Brunello Cucinelli

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Pope Leo the 14th; The Augustinian Order; Renaissance Humanism; and Brunello Cucinelli

Pope Leo the 14th; The Augustinian Order; Renaissance Humanism; and Brunello Cucinelli

The Catholic Augustinian Order, formally known as the Order of Saint Augustine, traces its origins to the early centuries of Christianity, inspired by the teachings and rule of Saint Augustine of Hippo. Saint Augustine, a pivotal figure in early Christian theology, emphasized a communal life dedicated to the pursuit of truth, charity, and devotion to God, principles that became foundational to the order.

America has delivered our 1st pope to the world community on this day May 8, 2025, and he is an Augustinian. In this moment, Anne of Carversville assures readers that this is a brilliant choice, one that does not surprise me at all, when I read his curriculum vitae over the weekend.

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