Dress Code: Just Because
Who needs an invitation to dress up? According to 12 STOREEZ, absolutely no one.
The label’s new New Year collection is making a case for treating the everyday like an occasion, with statement dresses, elegant skirts and coordinated sets designed for more than one night out.
Velvet, silk and taffeta bring the festive mood, while thoughtful cuts and relaxed wearability mean you can actually enjoy the party rather than spend it adjusting your outfit.
Creative director Irina Golomazdina’s philosophy is refreshingly simple: the best pieces are the ones you keep reaching for, whether it’s New Year’s Eve, dinner with friends or an otherwise ordinary Tuesday.
Available in stores and online, the collection is less about buying a dress for one countdown and more about falling in love with getting dressed again.
Our takeaway? The occasion doesn’t have to be special. Your outfit can be.
Checking In at Hotel Moynat
Consider this your invitation to check in. No reservation required.
YUNG got a closer look at Hotel Moynat, the French luxury house’s collaboration with Los Angeles creatives Storm Pablo and Marvin Douglas, where the romance of old-school travel meets modern accessories.
Inspired by hotel stickers collected on Moynat’s vintage trunks, the first chapter reimagines these well-travelled souvenirs in leather, individually stitched onto the house’s iconic Monogram M canvas.
The result? Tote bags, hobos, duffles, passport holders and more that look ready to collect stories of their own.
With playful travel-inspired designs and a nostalgic hotel aesthetic, the collection celebrates the memories we bring home from our adventures.
And the journey isn’t over. A second chapter arriving in selected boutiques this November introduces crystal studs inspired by vintage trunk hardware.
Proof that the best souvenirs aren’t always bought at the airport.
Spin Cycle, Social Club
Who knew a laundromat could be the place to be?
YUNG stepped into Nike Laundry Club, where the familiar neighbourhood laundromat got a cultural makeover. Dreamed up by MUTUAL CC, the space swapped laundry-day errands for music, food and a chance to connect.
At its centre was Nike Studio Fleece, the soft, versatile collection designed to become part of your everyday uniform. A custom conveyor-belt installation put the pieces on display, borrowing from the ritual of dropping off and collecting laundry.
Elsewhere, a listening room powered by Dubai Audio set the mood, with DJ Hend opening the soundtrack before a live performance from Fatima. Dubai café The Lazy Guy kept guests fuelled with food and drinks.
Part pop-up, part hangout, Nike Laundry Club made a case for transforming ordinary spaces into somewhere worth staying.
Laundry day has officially had a glow-up.
Signed, Sealed & Scented
Some dinner invitations come with a plus-one. This one came with a personalised perfume bottle.
YUNG joined NICOLAÏ Parfumeur-Créateur for an intimate dinner at Flower Society, where guests discovered the French fragrance house’s latest scent alongside Axel Michau de Nicolaï.
As the son of founder Patricia de Nicolaï, Axel has helped carry the family’s fragrance legacy forward as General Manager since 2015.
But the evening wasn’t just about discovering a new perfume. Guests learned about the house’s distinctive black bottle stamp, a signature detail still applied by hand rather than mass-produced.
The best part? Everyone got to try the stamping technique themselves, adding their own initials to a bottle for a personal finishing touch.
Between the fragrance discovery, intimate atmosphere and hands-on craftsmanship, it was a reminder that sometimes the smallest details make the biggest impression.
Consider this one signed, sealed and scented.
Cruise Control, Fendi Style
Not all cruises require a boarding pass.
YUNG got early access to Fendi’s Cruise 2027 pop-up at Dubai Mall, before heading to the boutique for a closer look at the collection and the stories behind it.
It’s a particularly significant chapter for the Roman house: Maria Grazia Chiuri’s first Cruise collection since taking the creative reins.
Rather than dressing for a single destination, Chiuri revisits Fendi’s archives through shared silhouettes, tactile contrasts and pieces designed to move between womenswear and menswear.
At the preview, the pop-up’s striking installation set the scene, while the boutique visit brought us closer to the house’s accessories and carefully considered details.
From statement bags to relaxed tailoring and unexpected textures, the collection balances familiar Fendi signatures with a fresh perspective.
Our takeaway? Fendi’s next destination isn’t somewhere on a map. It’s a new way of dressing.
What’s Your City Bag Personality?
Twenty-five years old and still the main character.
YUNG joined Balenciaga to celebrate 25 years of Le City, the slouchy, studded handbag that became a defining accessory of the early 2000s.
First introduced in 2001 under Nicolas Ghesquière, the bag became a favourite of Kate Moss and the original paparazzi-era style set. Now, Balenciaga is celebrating its legacy while inviting a new generation to make it their own.
At the event, guests could take a personality quiz to discover which Le City bag best matched their style. Think of it as a fashion horoscope, only with better accessories.
The anniversary celebrations also include a limited-edition collaboration with artist Damien Hirst, bringing colourful motifs to the iconic silhouette.
A bag with history, a personality test and another reason to revisit our Y2K moodboards?
Turns out your handbag really can say a lot about you.
