The Week According to YUNG

Loro Piana hosted an exclusive Open Day in Dubai to present its Fall/Winter 2025-2026 Women’s and Men’s Collections, unified by the theme The Way We Were. Inspired by equestrian life and vast landscapes from Argentina to New Zealand, the collections echo the Maison’s timeless values and harmony with nature. Womenswear embraced tactile richness with earthy tones, pantskirts, bouclé, and the introduction of The Extra Bag L23 and Needle bag. Menswear leaned into soft tailoring, riding silhouettes, and eveningwear with an operatic allure. Both lines featured new collaborations with heritage bootmaker Le Chameau. The brand also unveiled Royal Lightness, an in-house innovation of ultra-fine yarns and fabrics made from Merino wool, Mulberry silk, and cashmere. Developed over two years, the collection showcases Loro Piana’s technical mastery and textile artistry, further cementing its place in the realm of quiet luxury with unparalleled elegance and craftsmanship.

Amina Muaddi, Dana Hourani, Dilan Deniz, and Mila Al Zahrani brought Middle Eastern elegance to the Cannes Film Festival red carpet at the Vie Privée screening on May 20, 2025. Representing Boucheron’s Middle East Quatre Family, each woman wore standout pieces from the Maison’s iconic Quatre collection. From Muaddi’s diamond-paved white gold set to Hourani’s bold tri-gold and PVD-accented ensemble, the looks highlighted the versatility and brilliance of the Quatre line.

Rituals expands its beauty portfolio with the launch of its first-ever Lip Oil, part of the limited-edition Dream Collection. Enriched with a five-oil blend, squalane, and vitamin E, the formula delivers deep hydration and a glossy, bubble gum-scented finish. Already available in KSA and Kuwait, the collection will roll out across the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman in the coming weeks, both online and in stores.

MR PORTER welcomes the season with its High Summer 2025 campaign: a 38-piece edit of warm-weather essentials from brands like LOEWE, BODE, Dries Van Noten, and The Elder Statesman. Effortless elegance is the theme, with standout pieces such as sequin shorts, paisley handloomed linen sets from Kartik Research, and sun-washed tees. Accessories anchor the look—Grenson fisherman sandals, LOEWE aviators, and Peyote Bird turquoise necklaces—melding functionality with style. “This curated edit encompasses MR PORTER’s continued dedication to exceptional craftsmanship and enduring style,” says Buying Director Daniel Todd.

In The Last Dance, Autonomie’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection captures the poetry of movement through silken tailoring, vintage silhouettes, and featherlight layers. Designed by Maha Ahmed, the edit interprets nature not literally, but emotionally—wind, air, and light become metaphors for presence and transition. Pastels and bold shapes dominate, offering a sensory celebration of ease and self-expression. As ever, Autonomie champions a redefinition of evening wear for women who dress instinctively, fluidly, and freely.

Coach taps into youth culture with a spotlight in Charli XCX’s music video “Party 4 U”, where the pop icon wears the Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag 20. Her maximalist, cyber-pop aesthetic and Coach’s Gen Z-leaning designs make this a natural brand moment, bridging viral fashion with music-forward storytelling.

YSL Beauty pushes the limits of shine with LOVESHINE Plumping Lip Oil Gloss—a hyper-glossy, plumping formula packed with spicy pepper oil, fig pulp, and ginger extract. The high-shine experience comes in 10 glossy shades, led by the cosmic lilac Thunder Stealer. Fronted by Dua Lipa in a high-voltage campaign film, the release cements YSL’s stake in Gen Z beauty obsessions. The oversized gloss bottle and sensorial application create an addictive ritual for high-shine lovers everywhere.

Van Cleef & Arpels has opened a new boutique at Solitaire Mall in Riyadh, inviting visitors into a 368-square-metre space defined by poetic craftsmanship and refined elegance. The boutique features four distinct salons: the Art Deco Salon, with bold geometry and luxe materials; the Poetic Salon, echoing the curves of blooming nature; the Versatile Salon, evoking celestial inspiration in deep blue and gold hues; and the Salon Des Parfums, a dedicated olfactory space. Visitors can explore signature collections like Alhambra, Perlée and Frivole, alongside the brand’s Poetic Complications timepieces. The boutique is a sensory journey through the maison’s artistic universe, blending heritage with modern sophistication. Designed as both a retail and cultural experience, this Riyadh location deepens Van Cleef & Arpels’ regional presence while celebrating its legacy of haute joaillerie. Each salon immerses clients in a distinct aspect of the brand’s identity, showcasing its passion for timeless, narrative-driven design.

AMIRI’s Pre-Fall 2025 campaign unfolds like a cinematic montage, shot in a Hollywood Hills estate bathed in golden light. The collection captures California’s carefree essence through a nostalgic yet modern lens, nodding to 1970s-era Hollywood via crochet textures, louche tailoring, and sinuous eveningwear. Scenes of languid gatherings, vintage convertibles, and poolside leisure evoke a series of lived-in moments — a celebration of style at ease. Signature AMIRI elements, including bandana prints, MA Quad Monograms, and iconic biker jackets, are paired with new pieces that blur retro influences and contemporary cool. A highlight is the debut of AMIRI Eyewear, with acetate frames and Art Deco gold accents. The campaign, cast with new faces, embraces storytelling through fashion — where each look, setting, and silhouette serves as a still from a film. More than a collection, Pre-Fall 2025 is an ode to West Coast glamour, freedom, and fashion as personal expression.

ASICS has made history by signing its first-ever canine ambassador, Felix the Samoyed, as part of its new “Mind’s Best Friend” campaign. Celebrating dogs as the ultimate motivators for movement, the campaign draws on research revealing that 65% of dog owners credit their pets as their top fitness inspiration—above family, celebrities, or trainers. The initiative spotlights the positive impact dogs have on mental and physical wellbeing, especially among their owners. In the UAE, ASICS invites pet owners to nominate their own dogs as potential brand ambassadors, with selected pooches receiving branded ASICS gear and their humans earning a pair of sneakers. Beyond promotion, the campaign aligns with ASICS’ broader mission to improve mental health through exercise, while also supporting mental health charities. With playful messaging and science-backed insight, “Mind’s Best Friend” offers a heart warming twist to ambassador culture—recognizing the four-legged companions who truly get us moving.

Harrods has reaffirmed its collaboration with Fashion Trust Arabia (FTA), extending a platform to rising talents from the Middle East and North Africa. Launching in July 2025, the initiative will spotlight four FTA Prize winners—Yasmin Mansour (Qatar), Nadine Mosallam (Egypt/UK), RAMLA (Egypt), and APOA (Saudi Arabia)—whose collections will be available in-store and online. This partnership goes beyond retail placement: it accelerates visibility, commercial access, and international credibility. Harrods will also contribute to FTA’s mentorship program, with buyer Clemmie Harris leading a workshop on range planning. Featuring editorial support, e-commerce storytelling, and in-store promotions, Harrods offers full-spectrum backing to the designers. As the luxury retailer deepens ties with the MENA region, the renewed partnership highlights its commitment to nurturing creative voices and connecting global consumers to regional excellence. Through this initiative, Harrods solidifies its role as both a tastemaker and incubator for the next generation of fashion leaders.

Miu Miu teams up with Oscar-winning designer Catherine Martin for a special Upcycled collection, marking her directorial debut with the short film Grande Envie. Set in a 1920s French chateau, the ghostly love-triangle story stars Daisy Ridley and Willem Dafoe, blurring past and present in both narrative and style. Launched in 2020, Miu Miu Upcycled transforms vintage garments through a lens of sustainability and reinvention. Martin’s collection draws on period photography and contrasts—lingerie with striped tees, lace with suiting—to explore themes of memory, identity, and ethical luxury. Shot by Michella Bredahl, the campaign captures a haunting, sunlit atmosphere where models drift like spirits through faded rooms and gardens. “The past haunting the present” becomes both concept and craft, turning pre-loved pieces into something intimate and new.

MR PORTER launches an exclusive capsule with Brunello Cucinelli, titled Cinematic Symphony, inspired by the timeless style of 1960s Italian cinema. The 49-piece collection blends refined tailoring with laid-back elegance, featuring a palette of black, white, and navy for a versatile, sophisticated wardrobe. Crafted from luxurious fabrics, the collection includes linen suiting, suede jackets, knit polos, and crisp chinos—perfect for transitioning from day to evening. Signature pieces like a shawl-lapel dinner jacket and belted suede jacket anchor the offering, alongside calfskin accessories, silk scarves, and woven ties. Effortlessly polished, the capsule evokes classic screen icons and is available exclusively on MR PORTER.

And that was The Week According to YUNG.