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Prada and Axiom Space Unveil Artemis IV Lunar Spacesuit Inner Layer

other · 2026-06-09

At Prada's flagship store in SoHo, the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment was introduced for NASA's Artemis IV lunar mission, which is scheduled for 2027. This innovative garment, developed in collaboration with Axiom Space, employs cutting-edge knitting techniques and specialized fabrics to ensure thermal comfort during eight-hour spacewalks. Announced in 2023, it will undergo testing at the International Space Station prior to its lunar use. In other news, Rémy Baume, 50, has taken over as CEO of Le Printemps, replacing Jean-Marc Bellaïche. During Copenhagen Design Week, Michael Antrobus's FRAMA's Union Series made its debut. Templon Gallery has closed its Chelsea location to concentrate on its Paris and Brussels spaces. Tate Modern will present "Julio Le Parc: Light, Colour, Action" starting June 11, featuring the artist's work from the past seven decades.

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  • Prada and Axiom Space unveiled the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment for Artemis IV.
  • The garment was revealed at Prada's SoHo flagship.
  • Artemis IV lunar mission is targeted for 2027.
  • The garment provides thermal regulation for up to eight-hour spacewalks.
  • Le Printemps named Rémy Baume as CEO.
  • Templon Gallery closed its New York Chelsea space.
  • Tate Modern will open 'Julio Le Parc: Light, Colour, Action' on June 11.
  • FRAMA's Union Series by Michael Antrobus debuts at Copenhagen Design Week.

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  • New York City
  • United States
  • SoHo
  • Paris
  • France
  • Brussels
  • Belgium
  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Copenhagen
  • Denmark
  • Seoul
  • South Korea
  • Fire Island
  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Vence
  • International Space Station

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