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The Inner Red Carpet @ Cannes

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By creating “The Inner Red Carpet,” Lodaya converted the Cannes Film Festival into a site for reflection and created a moment of pause for everyone who walked across the red carpet to look within themselves and remember their own untold stories. At the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, where flashes from the media create their own almost unidentifiable language, the majority of all arrivals follow a consistent script (clothing, choreography, and a selection of very specific appearances). However, from time to time, someone enters into that world and changes all the rules of the game. Namrata Vishal Lodaya did just that. 26 years of mentoring through intentional art practices. 2,000+ people worked with. Live performance at Cannes from 17th to 21st May 2026. A 10-hour immersive, participatory performance — part conversation, part art, entirely human. Namrata Vishal Lodaya couldn’t have asked for a more fitting tribute to her husband than this! She had no film to promote or new out...
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The Royal Affair: An Afternoon in Baccarat Red

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There are certain types of afternoons that are not planned for. The type of afternoon where, upon entering a room, something has simply changed — the light, the energy, or even your own breathing rate has changed. That’s exactly what happened at The Chanakya on Baccarat’s takeover of its interiors for The Royal Affair, which was truly more of an experience than it was a styling workshop or event. The entire space was painted in a very deep, warm red, with an intense hue that can only be found in a large space like the Chanakya. The size and shape of the chandeliers contrasted with the red walls to provide an artistic view, while also creating interest within the room at the same time. The room was full of roses that were in creative arrangements, and the candles added a low wavelength of energy being emitted that illuminated the high number of crystal surfaces displayed throughout the room. Guests flowed through the room and had, at some point between having their first and second...
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TUDOR Steps into the Dohyo: A Partnership Born to Dare

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The TUDOR-Grand Sumo partnership runs beyond just being a sponsor. Tudor and Sumo both have a passionate commitment to their traditions and have a strong work ethic committed to excellence. As sumo becomes increasingly global – with Paris 2026 right around the corner – the TUDOR Black Bay 68 will sit ringside as an amazing companion to one of the most legendary traditions in sports. Sponsoring a marathon or Formula 1 team may seem like an obvious partnership, but there is another type of partnership that causes people to stop and wonder if it makes any sense. TUDOR has partnered with the Japan Sumo Association, which will leave everyone scratching their heads for a few minutes. You may not think the two could work together until you spend some time doing research that shows they are compatible. You almost become convinced that this is going to be a great fit for both parties once you spend a little time confirming that they would be compatible. A Thousand Years of Tradition, O...
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India Returns to Venice with Geographies of Distance

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Walking into the India Pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale is something quite remarkable. You step into the historical Isolotto warehouse at the Arsenale — a building created from exposed timber, bricks and industrial lights — where no sound is present. There’s no spectacle waiting to attract your attention. Instead, you feel stillness and an unexplainable weight when entering the pavilion. The exhibition includes five Indian artists who each practise differently; all five have one fundamental question: What is home? What remains after home has disappeared? India has returned to La Biennale di Venezia for the first time since 2019 and officially rejoined La Biennale di Venezia (61st edition) after many years. India’s official participation in La Biennale di Venezia started in 1954; this is India’s fourth official participation in La Biennale di Venezia. The India Pavilion, titled Geographies of Distance: Remembering Home, is hosted by the Ministry of Culture of the Gove...
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Tables Worth Every Mile

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You will want to dine here! These seven places are doing great things with food. Both inside and outside of the restaurants, these places also push the envelope of traditional dining with space and boldness. You may feel inclined to book a flight to enjoy these wonderful dining experiences! Jin Ting Wan — Singapore Level 55, Marina Bay Sands • Cantonese Fine Dining • ~S$220++ per person • TripAdvisor 4.5/5 Highest dining in Singapore Chef Albert Li S$198 tasting menu This bay is called the Golden Dragonfly Bay, and once you reach Marina Bay Sands level 55, you will see why they chose such a poetic name. Looking at the view of Singapore’s skyline on one side and the view of the open sea on the other, you will forget both when you take your first bite. Executive Chef Albert Li has been creating recipes using the food traditions from Guangdong (Shunde, Teochew and Hakka) for over 20 years, and the menu is a blend of honouring those traditions while also being creative and ...
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Timing the Perfect Start

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On the ocean, time isn’t so much something to keep track of but rather something you can depend on. When the winds change unexpectedly, or the horizon becomes obscured, a sailor doesn’t simply look at their watch, but rather they place trust in what their watch says. Entirely. When Time Was Navigation For many centuries, sailors have used clocks to determine their location, long before satellites and electronic charts. It is hard to believe now that a vessel could be hundreds of miles from the desired destination due to just a few seconds of incorrect timekeeping. Today, although the majority of offshore yachting is accomplished using GPS technology, there is still value to sailors, particularly offshore, in mechanical devices because when electronic systems fail, something simple, reliable, and effective once again is highly desired. Rolex entered this world nearly 100 years ago when it released the Oyster in 1926. As the world’s first water-resistant wristwatch, it was a nec...
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Canvas to Carpet: The International Masters of the 2026 Met Gala

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Depicting “Fashion” as “Art”, the Met Gala 2026 was something beyond what the mind could comprehend. Adorned by international steps, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City became a showcase of what fine threads of creativity could assemble. La Polo brings you the most exclusive news of what went down at this costume carnival. The 2026 Met Gala, themed “Fashion Is Art”, celebrated the Costume Institute’s “Costume Art” exhibition. When & Where? On May 4, the entire world gazed and was amazed by the summoning of their beloved superstars at the Metropolitan Museum of Art located in New York City. The reason was simple. The launch of the 2026 Met Gala, where it functioned as a living gallery, proving that the human form remains the most compelling canvas in history. The Cause – Charity Fundraiser Exhibition. The Result – $42 million in Funds. The Dress Code: “Fashion is Art” The Met Gala in 2026 focused on the theme “Fashion is Art”. This literally conver...
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