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The World in Images

Season 5 · Episode 81

Artificial waves in the summer heat

0.011mSeptember 10, 2026

In June 2026, Louis Vuitton opened its fashion show with a giant artificial surf wave. Amid record summer heat, the spectacle sparked criticism, highlighting concerns over the fashion industry’s response to the climate crisis.

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