Dezeen Weekly: Kylie Jenner's Meta Glasses, Gehry's Abu Dhabi Opera House, Paris Fashion Week Heatwave
In the newest episode of Dezeen Weekly, design editor Jennifer Hahn and architecture reporter Amy Peacock explore Meta's partnership with Kylie Jenner on their inaugural in-house smart glasses, pondering if the celebrity's influence can enhance the public's view of AI wearables. The discussion also includes Frank Gehry's performing arts center on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, which has recently commenced construction and received negative feedback from Dezeen readers. Furthermore, the hosts share insights on Paris Fashion Week Menswear, which occurred amidst a severe heatwave in France. Miguel Santa Clara edits the podcast, while Simon Volt provides the artwork.
Key facts
- Dezeen Weekly podcast episode published July 3, 2026.
- Hosts: Jennifer Hahn (design editor) and Amy Peacock (architecture reporter).
- Topic 1: Meta's collaboration with Kylie Jenner on first in-house designed smart glasses.
- Topic 2: Frank Gehry's performing arts venue on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, recently begun construction.
- Topic 3: Paris Fashion Week Menswear occurred during a deadly heatwave in France.
- Podcast artwork by Simon Volt.
- Editing by Miguel Santa Clara.
- Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Entities
Artists
- Kylie Jenner
- Frank Gehry
- Simon Volt
- Miguel Santa Clara
Institutions
- Meta
- Dezeen
- Dezeen Weekly
- Spotify
- Apple Podcasts
Locations
- Abu Dhabi
- Saadiyat Island
- United Arab Emirates
- Paris
- France
Sources
- Dezeen —