The Week According to YUNG

Kering Eyewear and Valentino have signed a global partnership granting Kering Eyewear the exclusive rights to design, develop, and distribute Valentino’s sun and optical collections, effective January 1, 2026. The long-term collaboration will unite Valentino’s creative vision with Kering Eyewear’s technical expertise and global network. Roberto Vedovotto, President and CEO of Kering Eyewear, emphasized the Maison’s reputation for craftsmanship and timeless style, noting the brand’s strong fit within Kering’s luxury eyewear portfolio. Valentino CEO Riccardo Bellini highlighted the move as a strategically important step, merging Valentino’s heritage and design codes with Kering’s innovation in high-end eyewear. The first collection under the agreement, Valentino Eyewear Spring/Summer 2026, will debut at the Valentino show in Paris on October 5, 2025, before launching globally in March 2026 across Valentino boutiques, department stores, specialty retailers, and optical partners.

Diesel and Eastpak join forces for a collaboration rooted in freedom, curiosity, and nonconformity. Since 1978, Diesel has pushed boundaries with rebellious denim and streetwear codes, making it a natural partner for Eastpak’s functional icons. Together, the brands re-imagine Eastpak’s most recognizable silhouettes, including the Day Pak’r, Shoulder Bag, Shop’r Tote, Springer, and Transit’r luggage, through Diesel’s subversive lens.

The collection explores two distinct executions: a trompe l’oeil denim print and a raw bi-material mash-up. The trompe l’oeil line carries Diesel signatures like multi-pocket construction, abraded textures, and coin-pocket branding, while the Transit’r luggage turns into a statement piece with playful illusions of function. Meanwhile, the bi-material range fuses Eastpak’s Cordura with authentic Diesel denim, complete with frayed edges and bold contrasts.

More than accessories, this mash-up celebrates individuality and adventure, embodying both Diesel’s “Successful Living” ethos and Eastpak’s enduring “Built to Resist” spirit.

For Fall/Winter 2025, ZEGNA returns to its roots, redefining tailoring through a century-old legacy. The collection introduces Torino style, a silhouette inspired by Founder Ermenegildo Zegna’s original suit: structured shoulders, wide lapels, precise construction, and rounded pockets. At its core is the Vellus Aureum suit, re-imagined in feather-light flannel with couture-level techniques, pure silk linings, and hand-finished trousers, embodying ZEGNA’s philosophy of craft as discipline. The campaign, fronted by Global Ambassador Mads Mikkelsen, was shot at Torino’s Teatro Regio and the surrounding Alpine landscapes, reflecting quiet confidence and timeless Italian elegance. More than tailoring, Torino style is an expression of Italianità, refined, generational, and exact. With this chapter, ZEGNA once again positions itself not as a brand following trends, but as one defining what a suit can be. Because in the house’s own words: it’s not a suit. It’s a ZEGNA.

Givenchy unveils the Pinch Bag, a new signature introduced by Creative Director Sarah Burton during the Fall–Winter 2025 women’s collection in Paris. Taking its name from gestures of craftsmanship, cutting, folding, and pinching, the design draws parallels to the tailoring process, where garments are adjusted to shape the silhouette. Crafted from natural-grained box leather, the Pinch is cut and folded like an envelope, reinforced with gold-finished metallic brackets that function both as a decorative signature and structural support. Palmellato leather variations, defined by their glossy, irregular texture, lend a sense of movement and subtle tension to the design, further emphasized by curved hardware that frames the gusset and an inventive closure system rooted in Givenchy’s tradition of technical refinement. Offered in three sizes and a spectrum of finishes, including black, ivory, deep red, acid yellow, and mirror metallics, the Pinch balances precision with sculptural fluidity. Medium and small versions discreetly conceal an integrated mirror.

Prada presents Couleur Vivante, its latest fine jewellery collection, a collaboration between Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons that celebrates bold colour and unconventional stones. The line showcases vibrant gemstones including amethyst, aquamarine, citrine, morganite, and peridot, each chosen for its tonal intensity and individuality rather than conventional luxury codes. Shot by David Sims, the campaign is fronted by Amanda Gorman, Maya Hawke, and Kim Tae-Ri, who appear in striking monochrome portraits layered with translucent veils of colour. The result emphasizes contrasts, between light and shadow, clarity and opacity, while highlighting unexpected facets of beauty. The pieces themselves are deliberately modern, with clean, architectural lines framing the irregularities of each stone, reinforcing Prada’s approach to jewellery as both design object and cultural statement. Couleur Vivante is not simply decorative; it positions jewellery as a medium of expression, where chromatic energy and material innovation coexist.

After years of anticipation, Le Gray Beirut has reopened, reclaiming its status as one of the city’s most iconic hotels and a cultural landmark. A member of the Leading Hotels of the World, the property has undergone an extensive redesign led by Lebanese architect Galal Mahmoud, who infused its 104 rooms and suites with a blend of timeless elegance and contemporary sophistication. At the heart of its revival is the return of Michelin-starred Chef Alan Geaam, the only Lebanese chef to hold this honour, who comes back after nearly three decades in France. His new culinary direction honours Lebanon’s heritage while nurturing a new generation of local talent. Beyond hospitality, Le Gray continues its role as a living gallery, exhibiting over 600 curated artworks across its spaces. More than a destination, the hotel reasserts itself as a cornerstone of Beirut’s cultural fabric, bridging past and present with renewed vision.

FENDI unveils the Flux Backpack, a centrepiece of the Men’s Fall/Winter 2025-26 centenary collection and part of the new Flux family. Conceived for the modern individual in perpetual motion, the design translates the Maison’s heritage craftsmanship into a fluid, contemporary form. At its core is the FF logo, transformed into the Flux tuck closure, rendered in palladium-finish hardware as a bold, functional clasp on the flap-over silhouette. Combining generous capacity with refined practicality, the backpack features a fabric-lined interior with a dedicated laptop compartment, while its exterior integrates a leather handle, drawstring closure with customized FF cords, and adjustable padded straps for versatile wearability. The Flux Backpack embodies lightness and assurance, reflecting FENDI’s vision of movement in the present moment. Functional yet elevated, it offers a luxurious take on everyday carry, fusing design innovation with modern adaptability.

Kismet by Milka introduces the Fearless Collection, a bold fine jewellery line celebrating courage, individuality, and the spirit of defiance. Inspired by universal symbols of bravery, each design reflects raw strength and determination, encouraging wearers to embrace life without hesitation. Milka Karaagacli, founder and creative director, explains: “We created this collection with that thought in mind. For the fearless ones, for those who face life head-on despite their fears … because they are the ones who shape the world.” With a daring yet refined aesthetic, the Fearless Collection blends timeless craftsmanship with a modern edge, serving as a tribute to resilience and self-expression. Available in Kismet by Milka boutiques and online, the pieces are crafted for those who see jewellery not just as adornment, but as a statement of identity.

AÏZA unveils two new masks and a scalp massager designed to transform post-summer hair care into a restorative ritual. The Bayt Blend Detox & Refresh mask, inspired by traditional Arab beauty practices, combines sidr and mint in a clay base to purify the scalp, clear buildup, and strengthen roots with a cooling finish. Complementing it is Nectar Noir Nourish & Indulge, a rich, velvety formula infused with honey and black seed oil to deliver deep hydration, luminosity, and softness, restoring vitality to sun-stressed strands. For a complete reset, AÏZA introduces the Reset & Revive Bundle, pairing both masks with a complimentary scalp massager for an elevated self-care experience. More than seasonal recovery, the launch re-imagines haircare as a daily act of nourishment and renewal. With AÏZA, beauty rituals transcend function, offering a holistic approach to wellness where healthy, radiant hair becomes an everyday reality.

Gucci introduces the Gucci Shift, a sneaker redefining movement with lightweight design and contemporary codes. First unveiled at the Cruise 2026 show in Florence, the design bridges heritage and innovation through details like the House’s Web stripe and an ultra-light construction. For women, Gucci Shift combines GG mesh fabric with soft suede and elastic side inserts for deconstructed comfort, featuring a flat sole inspired by ballerinas. Signature accents include a gold Interlocking G charm and Web details across varied suede and canvas colourways. Men’s versions lean into bold modernity, with Web stripe details on the tongue and heel, lateral stitching motifs, and a maxi-logo outsole, offered in leather and GG canvas iterations. Versatile, sleek, and forward-looking, Gucci Shift embodies a new chapter in everyday style, blending athletic ease with refined luxury. Available exclusively online beginning September 16, it continues the House’s exploration of movement through design.

Yves Saint Laurent Beauty unveils Libre Vanille Couture, a limited-edition fragrance that brings a golden warmth to the Maison’s signature scent. Built around concentrated Bourbon Vanilla Caviar from Madagascar, the perfume balances freshness and intensity, amplifying the tension between French lavender and Moroccan orange blossom. The result is a bold golden floral that embodies power and refinement. Beyond the fragrance itself, the presentation is equally striking: the iconic Libre bottle takes on a couture reimagining, wrapped in a textured metallic gold finish that echoes Saint Laurent’s sculptural wardrobe. Both radiant and sophisticated, Libre Vanille Couture is conceived as a statement of freedom, fashion, and individuality, an olfactory expression of the House’s modern identity. Positioned as more than a seasonal variation, it distils the spirit of couture perfumery into a collectible edition, transforming one of YSL’s most celebrated scents into an object of timeless allure.

A.P.C. debuts the Virginie Box, a new addition to its line-up of modern classics. Structured yet versatile, the bag is defined by its smooth leather, clean lines, and muted tones, designed for professionals and students seeking effortless functionality with understated style. Equipped with an adjustable strap and dual handles, the Virginie Box transitions seamlessly between hand, shoulder, and crossbody wear, adapting to varied lifestyles. While its silhouette conveys polished minimalism, playful details bring individuality, colourful charms and keychains can be clipped on, transforming the bag from structured staple to personal statement. Neither overly delicate nor rigid, the Virginie Box embodies A.P.C.’s principle of designing accessories that are easy to live with yet rich in character. Balancing everyday practicality with a touch of freedom, it positions itself as a future staple: a thoughtfully crafted bag that evolves with its wearer’s rhythm and style.

adidas marks Saudi National Day with a first-ever collab with homegrown streetwear label Not Boring. The capsule features eight limited-edition T-shirts that blend adidas’ sportswear DNA with bold Arabic calligraphy, contemporary graphics, and artistic nods to Saudi landmarks. Designed as style statements and tributes to the Kingdom’s heritage, the tees channel a modern streetwear lens for a new generation of creators. The collection will be available in adidas stores across Saudi Arabia.

And that was The Week According to YUNG.