The Week According to YUNG

Augustinus Bader brings its approach to skin health and longevity to New York with the opening of The Mark Wellness and Longevity Spa by Augustinus Bader at The Mark Hotel on the Upper East Side.

The launch marks the brand’s first dedicated hotel spa in the US, combining signature Augustinus Bader facials with advanced skincare technologies and personalised treatments.

Designed as a refined escape from the city, the new wellness destination brings together luxury hospitality, skincare and longevity-focused care, offering travellers and New Yorkers alike a new space to reset, recharge and indulge in a little self-care.

For Resort 2027, Nafsika Skourti presents Sisters by Choice, a coming-of-age continuation of Play It Back that looks at growing up, becoming more comfortable in yourself and the friendships that evolve alongside you.

Inspired by the bond between Nafsika and her sister Stephanie, the collection explores contrast through tailoring, sporty silhouettes, florals, denim, satin and technical fabrics.

Ultimately, the season is about carrying the playfulness of girlhood into adulthood, and the women who grew up with you into whatever comes next.

Swarovski closes 2026 with JOY: The Swarovski Musical, a theatrical holiday campaign starring Global Brand Ambassador Ariana Grande.

Conceived by Global Creative Director Giovanna Engelbert, the campaign unfolds across three acts inspired by classic stage icons, from Fred Astaire to Margot Fonteyn, before culminating in Ariana as a modern pop star. Swarovski’s Millenia, Vienna, Mesmera and Una families take centre stage, alongside a Swan-inspired dress created especially for Grande.

Directed by Christian Breslauer and photographed by Mert & Marcus, JOY turns the festive season into a larger-than-life celebration of glamour, colour and crystal.

Balenciaga heads to the mountains with its latest Skiwear Collection, designed by Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli for life both on and off the slopes.

The collection combines high-performance technical gear for men and women with winter separates designed to transition seamlessly from snow sports to après-ski and the city. Snow-tested functionality sits alongside Balenciaga’s contemporary wardrobe codes, bringing performance and fashion into the same winter story.

The result is a versatile cold-weather edit that moves easily between mountain terrain and everyday dressing.

Nearly a decade after first collaborating through BIRKENSTORIES in 2018, Birkenstock reunites with filmmaker and creative director Cole Bennett for his first product collaboration with the brand.

The partnership reimagines the iconic Boston in off-white wool felt with a soft microfiber lining and a custom crescent moon buckle in antique dark copper. Inspired by imagination, transformation and permanence, the design gives the familiar silhouette a more personal edge.

Bennett also directs the accompanying campaign, featuring his grandfather in a tribute to patience, care and intention.

After four years without a new iteration, New Balance returns with the 990v7, reviving one of its most recognisable silhouettes with a fresh technical update.

The new model keeps the signature premium suede-and-mesh construction while introducing a softer, springier FuelCell midsole and added stability. Teased through “Dad’s back” messaging, a New York billboard and an early sighting on Rosalía, the launch is already building momentum online.

Arriving in Kool Grey on November 6, the 990v7 will be available at select New Balance stores in the UAE and online for AED 949.

Golden Goose teams up with Disney for a new collaboration celebrating creativity, imagination and self-expression through Mickey & Friends.

The capsule spans ready-to-wear, accessories and the iconic Super-Star sneaker, reworked in vintage-inspired grey suede with a white leather star and offered in men’s, women’s and kids’ sizes. Distressed sweatshirts, T-shirts, caps and a reversible bomber round out the collection.

The collaboration also travels through a global Co-Creation tour, with Golden Goose Dream Makers hosting Disney-inspired workshops and customisation experiences, from Mickey Mouse ears to comic illustrations and keychains.

Unveiled during Dior’s Women’s Cruise 2027 show, the new Dior Sunset shoe by Jonathan Anderson blurs the line between the ballet flat and the pump.

Available in flat and heeled versions, the design features a graphic square toe that extends from the sole, creating an unexpected curve at the front. Select styles also feature a soft heel counter for an alternative way to wear the shoe.

Rendered in bouclé denim, smooth leather and embossed leather, the Dior Sunset comes in monochrome and two-tone versions, finished with discreet Christian Dior initials at the side.

Maison Margiela and Gentle Monster reunite for their fourth collaboration with a new exploration of Deconstruction.

The 68-piece collection spans 43 sunglasses and 25 optical frames, from oversized silhouettes and sculptural crushed forms to narrow leather-wrapped styles. Maison Margiela’s signature four white stitches appear throughout, including a new interpretation that seems to float across the edges of slimmer frames.

Photographed by Alex Prager, the campaign unfolds across a shifting cityscape, while pop-ups in eight cities bring the collaboration’s deconstructed world to life.

Oakley revisits an era-defining silhouette with the MUZM Straight Jacket® 99, bringing the 1999 icon back for a new generation.

The reissue retains its distinctive wraparound shape and sculpted profile, updated with lightweight O-Matter construction and Prizm Lens Technology. Three limited-edition archive colourways mark the return: Prototype in Matte Clear with Prizm Grey lenses, Blood Skull with Prizm Black lenses, and Matte Rootbeer with Prizm Tungsten lenses.

Released through Oakley’s MUZM program, the comeback connects the design’s late-’90s legacy with today’s renewed appetite for bold performance eyewear.

Jil Sander expands Olfactory Series 1 with six new fragrances exploring the relationship between nature, technology and individuality.

Defined by the collection’s signature use of aldehydes, the new scents reinterpret familiar sensory experiences through six distinct notes: Shiso, Salt, Lily, Sesame, Mahogany and Vanille.

Balancing carefully selected natural ingredients with innovative compositions, the fragrances reflect Jil Sander’s minimalist approach while introducing unexpected depth. The collection is housed in distinctive glass bottles developed in collaboration with design studio Formafantasma.

Sibling-founded specialty coffee brand Base Coffee brings together engineering precision, minimalist design and a sense of calm across its locations in Paris and Beirut. Founded by Abeer and Nameer Khoury, the brand operates from Rue du Dragon in Saint-Germain, as well as Saifi Village and ABC Ashrafieh.

Its specialty-grade beans are roasted in Berlin, and water chemistry, machine pressure and extraction are closely controlled to ensure consistency in every cup.

The same restraint shapes the interiors: simple, quiet spaces designed to feel considered, welcoming and almost like a second home.

Moroccan label OSOUL introduces trousers for the first time with Marrakech, its most fluid collection yet, pairing relaxed tops with tailored silhouettes designed for greater freedom of movement.

Inspired by the modern Moroccan woman, the collection balances heritage with a contemporary, international outlook. Lightweight cotton pieces sit alongside textured jacquard jackets, while hand-finished details are crafted by artisans in Rabat, Fes and Marrakech.

Launching in October 2026, Marrakech marks a natural evolution for OSOUL while staying rooted in the craftsmanship and subtle Moroccan identity at the heart of the brand.

ROJA London introduces Elysium Absolue, a new Eau de Parfum and the most powerful expression of Elysium Pour Femme to date. Rose sits at the heart of the fragrance, surrounded by lychee, amber and a generous opening of fig, raspberry and cassis.

Ylang ylang, neroli and tuberose deepen the floral heart, while sandalwood, patchouli, orris butter, benzoin, ambergris and musks create a warmer, more enveloping finish.

The fragrance is housed in a sculptural sunset-inspired flacon, fading from vivid pink into Elysium blue and topped with an iridescent crystal cap.

Beirut’s fast-casual concept à la minute is built around one simple idea: everything is made to order, from its fresh daily dough to sandwiches, bowls and salads designed to arrive warm, crisp and full of texture.

The menu focuses on high-protein fillings and build-your-own options, with nutritional values independently lab-tested for accuracy. Afkar Holding is behind the concept, bringing experience from restaurant operations across the region.

Beyond the counter, the brand also offers a line of moune and pantry goods created with local farmers and people with special needs, extending its focus on craft and community beyond the plate.

And that was The Week According to YUNG.

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