Why Rio’s street artists hate the World Cup, and much more – the week in art

Brazil’s anti-World Cup graffiti, Antony Gormley’s hotel room inside a Transformer, plus Ai Weiwei sparks an internet craze of ‘leg-guns’ and Glasgow School of Art’s degree show goes ahead after the fire – all in your fave weekly dispatch

John Lobb’s first-ever artistic director

Savile Row designer Paula Gerbase named artistic director of John Lobb. Savile Row designer Paula Gerbase is the new artistic director of the luxury shoemaker John Lobb, owned by Hermes. 1205 designer Paula Gerbase is John Lobb’s first-ever artistic director. Gerbase‘s first work for the Northampton-based shoemaker will appear at the London Collections: Men in … Read more

Fashion videos of the week: Paul Smith Autumn Winter 14 Pre-Collection

  English fashion designer Paul Smith, whose business and reputation is founded upon his menswear, collaborates with British band SWIM DEEP, an indie pop band from Birmingham, on the launch of the men’s Autumn Winter 2014 Pre-Collection. The band is consisting of Austin Williams (vocals), Tom Higgins (guitar), Zachary Robinson (drums) and Cavan McCarthy (bass). … Read more

Fashion videos of the week: Enter wonDiorland. Dior Addict Fragrance – Director’s cut

Welcome to wonDiorland. ‘Up in the sky. Time that never ends goes on forever. So beautiful.’ Dior sends a new invitation on a sensorial journey. Enter wonDiorland with new Dior Addict fragrance fashion film. Starring Russian model Sasha Luss and shot by Harmony Korine, the new perfume is promoted as “a journey into fantasy world, … Read more

Rubbish futures: can technology help us reach zero waste?

Turning dug-up waste into gas or converting rubbish into building materials are among new techniques that may help end landfill

Talented women in a new light: De Beers Moments in Light

Five inspirational women who are masters of their craft. De Beers Moments in Light to inspire women to be proud of their own achievements. De Beers, known as “The Jeweller of Light“, celebrates talented and inspiring women through a series of portraits created by photographer Mary McCartney. ‘Moments in Light’ captures their spirit in light … Read more