PANCONESI's “FACETS” by Jordan Robson

Translating the dialogue between body, jewelry, and space into cinematic form, where gesture and materiality intertwine to reveal new dimensions of identity and transformation. Each character wears a family of jewels from PANCONESI’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection, reinforcing the brand’s vision of jewelry as living artifacts—pieces to be cherished, carrying deep emotional resonance. As seen in the films, these designs become an extension of the self, transforming through the interplay of metal, crystals, natural stones, and vibrant enamel. Alongside the film, PANCONESI debuted a collection of nine one-of-a-kind objects turning their imaginative world into tangible form. Everyday items—vases, a wine glass, a lamp, a clock—are reinterpreted through a new lens, drawing inspiration from the home of Marco Panconesi and Jordan Robson.

Public Screening In collaboration with Dover Street Market Paris

Friday, March 7

9:30 to 21:00 3537

Rue des Francs Bourgeois, 75004 Paris, France

PANCONESI Spring/Summer 2025 collection will be available for purchase at Dover Street Market Parisfrom March 7th until March 17th

Art

End of the World

May 30, 2025

'End of the World' is a new ballet piece bringing together a distinctive collaboration between dancers and musicians to tell a deeply emotional story of personal loss, change, and quiet resilience. Set to an original composition by multi-instrumentalist Zach Tabori from his upcoming album.

Shot outside the traditional stage setting, it allows viewers to experience the nuance of these ballet dancers in a much more personal and raw context. The dancers long-term friendships adds a level of intimacy and trust into the piece which translates a closeness that makes them feel authentically connected. Tabori's composition, End of the Fucking World, serves as the emotional backbone of the ballet, intertwining melancholy and resilience, beginning with a hauntingly sparse arrangement, gradually building to a rich orchestral climax that mirrors Shayer's journey from grief to hope.

Directed by Stephanie Gotch
Choreographed by Gabe Stone Shayer & Stephanie Gotch
Featuring Indiana Woodward, Zimmi Coker, and Gabe Stone Shayer
Music written and produced by Zach Tabori
Orchestration arrangement by Suzie Katayama & Zach Tabori
Violin Charlie Bisharat & Joel Derouin
Viola Zach Dellinger
Cello Cameron Stone
Bass Tim Eckert
Director of Photography and editor Lucas Flores Piran
Photographer Brian Boulos
Second Camera Dwight Cassin
Gaffer Forrest Shearer
Location Gina Gibney Dance INC

End of the World marks an important return for Shayer. After twelve years at ABT, he left the company and addressed the racial inequalities he experienced as a black dancer in a predominantly white industry. The choreography within this piece mirrors Shayer's own struggles, with the music acting as a reflection of his introspective journey, stepping into a different creative space- one where he reclaims dance on his own terms. "In the case of this piece, I was presented with the music to work with,” says Shayer. “And suddenly I could feel myself coming back, through Zach Tabori’s melancholic tone. It felt like a symbiotic narrative about what I’ve gone through—and that gave meaning to my pursuit of creating a means of expression, a purpose for dancing."

And suddenly I could feel myself coming back, through Zach Tabori’s melancholic tone

Tabori's relationship between music and ballet is special, he explains “My favorite piece of music is The Rite of Spring—which is technically a ballet,” says Tabori. “To me, ballet is the original music video. If you want to use a visual to show how a piece of music is supposed to feel, you use dance. I wanted to bring that idea into this project.” Which he successfully achieved with the depth and emotion within this choreographed piece by Gotch and Shayer. Gotch makes a great point when it comes to the ballet industry in that “It’s an art form that speaks volumes without words, but too often it’s only seen onstage, in a theater. Ballet has always been—and will always be—my first love. We simply hope to share ballet in a way that feels more accessible, allowing viewers to experience it outside the traditional theater setting.” This accessiblity of sharing the artform of the ballet, and it's integration into the mainstream media has been well executed within this partnership.

To me, ballet is the original music video

Art

PRESENTE CONTINUO: the intimate ties between then&now

May 29, 2025

Artist and visionary Ivano Atzori is giving us an extensive look into his genius with the launch of his brand new book titled PRESENTE CONTINUO. Created in collaboration with C.P. Company, the book is filled to the brim with photographs and stories, offering us a chance to take a deeper dive into his artistic world and multifaceted inspirations. Beginning his journey in the early 90’s under the pseudonym DUMBO, Atzori has a unique way of fusing counter-cultural essence with the art and fashion of the mainstream. His innovative point of view was instrumental in shifting the world's perception of Milan, presenting it as an inventive place where contemporary art and unique voices could collide.

The book tells the story of Atzori’s undeniably meaningful impact on Milan’s cultural fabric while paying homage to the voices of those who have influenced and supported him along the way. Reflecting C.P. Company’s efforts to support valuable creative initiatives, the book is curated in a way that can ignite a passion for artistry and innovation in any reader. Combining an emphasis on the underground with intimate sentiments, PRESENTE CONTINUO illustrates the importance of carrying forward that which has formed the present moment.

Words by Abby Dillingham
Cover photo by Sha Ribeiro

Vivienne Westwood, One Size Fits All, 2010

Risk, Gee &, Chiste. Outtake One Size Fits All, 2010

Federico Peltretti, Coney Island, New York, 2007

Starting May 30, PRESENTE CONTINUO will be available to purchase on presentecontinuo.com, cpcompany.com, and at the C.P. Company flagship store in Milan, Corso Matteotti 7.

Art

Sidepiece by Charlie Knepper

May 27, 2025

Photographer Charlie Knepper’s debut book Sidepiece doesn’t ask for your permission — it simply exists, like a blurry night out that starts at 2 a.m. and ends sometime after sunrise. It’s messy, intimate, sexy, confrontational, and, above all, honest. Part portraiture, part diary, Sidepiece is a raw archive of queer youth living, loving, and sometimes fucking on the fringes — without apology.

What is a sidepiece? “Honestly, it can be whatever you want it to be,” Knepper says. “But for me, it’s about being outside the lines — outside traditional relationships, outside societal norms. It’s not about shame.” And the work reflects that ethos: shot mostly in New York, the images are immediate and emotionally charged, capturing bodies in motion, vulnerability in between poses, and the seductive chaos of chosen family.

Photography Charlie Knepper

It’s not about shame

I wish I saw something like this when I was younger

There’s a playful provocation that runs through the book. When asked if he’s slept with everyone featured, Knepper laughs: “No comment. I’ve done some damage, but not everyone.” That energy — part confession, part myth-making — pulses throughout the pages. It’s a document of queer life without moral boundaries, but not without heart.

More than anything, Sidepiece is about visibility. “I wish I saw something like this when I was younger,” Knepper says. “This isn’t about labels. It’s just about being a young New Yorker, breaking some rules, figuring it out with your friends, and living with no apologies.”

In a culture that still urges people to hide their mess, Knepper offers a tender middle finger. Sidepiece doesn't glamorize destruction — it simply acknowledges that the path to becoming yourself is rarely neat. And sometimes, the sidepiece is the real story.