The Week According to YUNG

Palestinian-Jordanian artist Zeyne has released her newest single, Hilwa, a vibrant celebration of self-love, inner beauty, and cultural roots. Out now via MDLBEAST Records and her own label, Scarab Records, the track is Zeyne’s third release ahead of her debut album, expected later this year. Hilwa—which means “beautiful” in Arabic—blends traditional Middle Eastern melodies with smooth R&B beats, creating an empowering anthem that centres love passed down through generations. With lyrics like “You’re so beautiful and no one can say otherwise,” the song draws strength from maternal figures, paying tribute to the wisdom and nurturing spirit of her mother and grandmother.

Zeyne, who garnered acclaim with her 2024 single Asli Ana, continues to carve out a bold space for Arab identity in global music. With Hilwa, she doesn’t just explore personal empowerment but also expands the conversation around cultural pride and feminine resilience in the Arab world. Both tender and defiant, the song is a reminder that self-worth often stems from heritage and history. With its emotional core and genre-blending production, Hilwa reaffirms Zeyne’s role as one of the most compelling and original voices in the region’s contemporary music scene.

Marc Jacobs staged his Fall 2025 show in the majestic New York Public Library, turning the iconic space into a runway for high drama and romantic nostalgia. Drawing inspiration from the Victorian era, Jacobs reinterpreted historic silhouettes through his signature lens of exaggerated proportions, whimsical detailing, and refined femininity. With just 19 ready-to-wear looks, the collection was concise yet impactful. Volume played a starring role—puffed sleeves, ballooned skirts, and sculptural bodices brought a doll-like elegance to each ensemble. The palette was subdued and harmonious, with soft pastels and muted tones creating a dreamlike cohesion across the line-up. Bows appeared as the collection’s unifying motif—adorning sleeves, cinching waists, and adding playful contrast to structured silhouettes. Florals made delicate appearances, and polka dots lent a hint of whimsy, balancing the collection’s grandeur with levity.

The show notes offered a single line: “Beauty. A quality or combination of qualities that gives pleasure to the mind or senses…” That sentiment echoed throughout the presentation. Jacobs delivered a study in beauty that felt both historic and modern, eccentric and elegant. More than a collection, this was a visual poem—Victorian revival as only Marc Jacobs could imagine it: polished, peculiar, and utterly enchanting.

Glastonbury 2025 delivered one of its most talked-about nights at the West Holts stage, where Irish rap group Kneecap and British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan gave back-to-back performances filled with energy, crowd connection, and strong messages. Kneecap brought their signature mix of Irish-language rap and bold stage presence to a packed audience. The crowd responded with chants and cheers, many waving Palestinian flags in a show of solidarity as the group referenced global issues during their set. Their performance included shoutouts to movements they support, drawing a strong response from festival-goers who joined in with raised voices and shared emotion.

Bob Vylan set the tone with a hard-hitting, unapologetic set that blended punk, rap, and raw intensity. Their performance also included messages of support for Palestine, echoing throughout the crowd and creating a moment that felt both spontaneous and deeply resonant. While not broadcast live, both sets became defining moments of the weekend—reminders that Glastonbury remains a space where music, identity, and expression meet on a global stage.

Rihanna lit up the blue carpet in Brussels, at the Belgian premiere of The Smurfs movie, wearing a custom Chanel look designed by Matthieu Blazy. Marking a new creative chapter following his move from Bottega Veneta, Blazy’s Chanel debut on Rihanna may offer a glimpse into the house’s evolving direction. In a playful nod to the film’s iconic colour palette, Rihanna wore a celadon green silk chiffon ensemble—its ethereal transparency layered with exquisite detail. The look featured a sheer top and fluid skirt hand-embroidered with crystals, porcelain sequins, and feathers. The French maison’s atelier reportedly spent over 840 hours crafting the piece, which effortlessly balanced fantasy and couture precision.

Attending alongside her partner A$AP Rocky, Rihanna once again blended high fashion with cultural relevance—bridging luxury craftsmanship with pop iconography. Her appearance in custom Chanel signals not only her ongoing role as a fashion bellwether but also hints at Blazy’s early imprint on the house: sculptural elegance, tactile innovation, and a fearless nod to the moment.

Versace’s Fall-Winter 2025 campaign is a defiant celebration of freedom, strength, and individuality. Spearheaded by Donatella Versace, the campaign brings together a cast of legendary and contemporary muses—including Claudia Schiffer, Kate Moss, Kristen McMenamy, and Anok Yai—united in a bold display of sisterhood, conviction, and style. Framed by the words “Be yourself. Believe in yourself. Break the rules,” the collection is a love letter to the enduring spirit of the Versace woman: sensual, strong, and unapologetically herself. Shot by iconic photographers Mert and Marcus, the visuals exude glamour and intensity, showcasing sinuous metallic mesh dresses that shimmer like liquid gold—a modern take on signature archival silhouettes. Donatella calls it “a story of friendship, loyalty, and love,” with every piece reflecting the soul of the House and its future-facing attitude. The campaign also spotlights the launch of the new Virtus bag, a rounded top-handle design crowned with a sculptural metal V-emblem—symbolizing the duality at the heart of Versace: hard and soft, past and future, rule and rebellion. This season, Versace doesn’t whisper. It roars.

ICD Brookfield Place has announced the 12 artists selected for the fourth edition of Tasmeem, its annual poster and graphic design exhibition. Curated under the theme Graphic Dissent, this year’s edition was conceptualised by Lebanese designer and printmaker Farah Fayyad, spotlighting design as a powerful medium for resistance, memory, and creative disruption. The exhibition showcases bold, thought-provoking poster art by regional talents including AbdulRahman Hashlamon, Daoud Tabibzada, Farah Teima, Gamila El Kordy, Hussein Khalifa and Hala Kamonah, Lama Kadri, Milad Safaa Naji, Mohamed Abdelbasit and Adam Mariod, Naz Naddaf, Nisrine Sarkis, Rami Hoballah, and Ranim Al Halaky.

Their works reflect diverse visual responses to political, social, and cultural urgencies shaping the region today. The 2025 Selection Committee comprised renowned design voices such as Dr. Huda AbiFares, Hala Al-Ani, Marina Nader Asham, Rana Beiruti, and Hey Porter! / Tawfiq Dawi, ensuring a dynamic and regionally grounded curatorial process.

Tasmeem 2025 will officially open to the public on 8 July 2025 at ICD Brookfield Place.

Dior unveils its 2025 Skin Essentials—a universal trio designed for all skin types, blending effectiveness with couture-inspired design. Anchored by La Mousse OFF/ON, Le Baume (Limited Edition), and new Eye Patches, the line merges innovation, sensorial texture, and skincare science. The upgraded La Mousse OFF/ON is infused with purifying water lily and niacinamide, deeply cleansing and revitalizing skin while preserving its natural balance. Dior’s Eye Patches tackle digital fatigue with hyaluronic acid, caffeine, and niacinamide, delivering hydration and brightness in just 10 minutes. Finally, Le Baume—now in a bold Toile de Jouy pink edition—remains a multi-use hydrator for lips, hands, and dry patches. It’s also available in a playful, wearable mini format.

Fronted by global icons Jisoo, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Nonso, the campaign celebrates freedom and modern beauty rituals. From morning to night, Dior Skin Essentials are designed to move with you, delivering care, comfort, and couture style in one.

Maison Valentino unveils the third chapter of its trilogy campaign dedicated to signature bags with the Valentino Garavani Viva Superstar. Under the creative direction of Alessandro Michele and captured by Drew Vickers, the campaign presents cinematic black-and-white imagery set in a dreamlike urban space. A woman moves through this cityscape, her identity intentionally concealed behind windswept hair or the Viva Superstar itself. Whether walking with purpose or retreating into shadow, she exudes a magnetism rooted in mystery. The bag’s oversized VLogo and retro soul nod to 1970s artistry, now expanded with new colourways—red/black joins butter/black and brown/black combos. New formats like a crossbody camera case, belt bag, and raffia crochet totes reflect modern versatility. This campaign redefines luxury through stealth, sensuality, and strong design codes.

La Prairie pushes the boundaries of skincare with two new innovations: Skin Caviar Hydro Emulsion and White Caviar Light Concentrate. The former is a featherlight hydrator packed with Caviar Hydroessence—a water-soluble powerhouse that boosts hydration by 70% and firmness by 38% over eight weeks. The latter, a high-performance serum, targets dullness, dark spots, and texture using Encapsulated Lumidose™, the most potent brightening molecule to date. Combining niacinamide, peptides, and La Prairie’s signature Cellular Complex™, it delivers visibly radiant skin.

Both products underscore La Prairie’s vision of science as art and its commitment to sustainability, housed in elegant, recyclable packaging. Together, they offer a luxurious ritual rooted in precision Swiss science and timeless beauty.

And that was The Week According to YUNG.

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