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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Louis Vuitton's Latest Show Was a Giant Game of Snakes and Ladders
Step aside, daffodil runways—Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2026 menswear show in Paris delivered a spectacle like no other. Models and spectators alike became players on a colossal, life-size Snakes and Ladders board sprawling across an impressive 8,858-square-feet grid at the Centre Pompidou, where vivid aqua and neon pink serpents slithered over a vast geometric grid of numbered platforms in warm, earthy tones. The visionary set was dreamed up by the brand's men's creative director Pharrell Williams and renowned Indian architect Bijoy Jain of Studio Mumbai, who took inspiration from the ancient Indian board game. In the game, players race to the finish by rolling dice, climbing ladders to advance, and sliding down snakes that send them back. For Williams and Jain, this dynamic interplay of ups and downs serves as a poignant metaphor for life's unpredictable journey. But the Snakes and Ladders concept isn't stopping in Paris. Williams, Jain, and Reliance Industries (an Indian multinational conglomerate with businesses in energy, natural gas, retail, entertainment, and textiles) plan to bring it to life as a permanent public park in Mumbai. Designed to merge art, design, and nature, the park will serve as an inclusive space for the surrounding community. It will carry over key elements from the original set—playful geometry, thoughtful spaces, and locally sourced materials—while expanding its purpose with greenery, seating areas, and features designed with children in mind. 'From the beginning, I hoped our set design could live on permanently,' Williams said in a statement. 'I imagined the show set as a living Snakes and Ladders board—something more than a stage, something alive and lasting." At the show, the flooring was crafted from timber, local marble, and colored stone, arranged in an aged interpretation of Louis Vuitton's signature Damier check. 'The set design—a 1:1 wood model—is rendered and colored with a clay slip of burnt umber pigment,' Jain explains in a statement. 'White lines of lime are struck with a taut string to create a chequerboard pattern, framed in the center of the space.' Overlaying this were five hand-drawn serpents in fluorescent shades of turquoise, orange, and green, based on a series of lime and gesso drawings, using raw pigments, according to Jain. Mid-runway, Louis Vuitton trunks were showcased in glass vitrines, some encrusted with crystals, others adorned with elephant and palm tree motifs, paying homage to Indian craft and culture. 'I've admired Bijoy and his work for years and I was honoured that he agreed to collaborate on the set and this evolution,' Williams said in a statement. 'Mumbai has fueled me creatively, and I've been moved by the warmth of its people.' You Might Also Like From the Archive: Tour Sarah Jessica Parker's Relaxed Hamptons Retreat 75 Small (But Mighty) Kitchens to Steal Inspiration from Right This Instant
The Review Geek
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Has Snakes and Ladders been renewed for Season 2? Here's what we know:
Renewed or Cancelled? Snakes and Ladders is the latest drama on Netflix, with a solid cast and a simple but enjoyable story at its heart. Having watched the first season in its entirety, you may be wondering if this one has been renewed or cancelled. Well, wonder no more! What is Snakes and Ladders about? Snakes and Ladders takes place in a renowned school, where a teacher becomes involved in a dispute between two students. What appears to be just another incident winds up changing our protagonist's entire life in a story about ambition, power, and glory. We have extensive coverage of Snakes and Ladders on the site, including recaps for every episode. You can find those HERE! Has Snakes and Ladders been renewed for Season 2? At the time of writing, Snakes and Ladders has not been renewed for season 2. Generally Netflix would gauge numerous metrics before renewing a show, including how many people initially watch it and then looking at the drop-off rate. With some shows, cancellations or renewals happen quickly. Other times, it can take months before a decision over a show's future is made. So far, Bet has had a pretty good reaction online from critics and audiences alike. Given the way this show is set up, and the ending we receive, we're predicting that this will not be renewed for a second season. The series has a lot of potential and although Netflix tend to be hit or miss with its teen offerings, we're going to opt for this not getting the nod. There has been a lot of content released in this field lately – including Forever, Bet and the upcoming next season of Ginny and Georgia – so this one could be left out. However, we could be completely wrong too, so take our prediction with a pinch of salt! What we know about season 2 so far: Barely anything is known about Snakes and Ladders season 2 at this point. Given the first season's conclusion and the hopes from cast and crew for more, it could well be given the nod for more to come but it does seem unlikely. However, if it should return we can expect another 8 episode run and a return for many of the cast and characters. We will update this page when more information becomes available, so be sure to check this page out in the near future. Would you like to see Snakes and Ladders return for a second season? What's been your favourite part of the show? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
