In The Week According to YUNG, we move between structure and fluidity. From jewellery designed to be layered and reinterpreted, to sneakers shaped by motion and restraint, and cultural institutions rethinking how we engage with art, the focus shifts toward adaptability. Across fashion, beauty, and design, objects are no longer fixed, they evolve through how they are used, worn, and experienced.
Let’s jump into The Week According to YUNG.
Bil Arabi returns to one of its most defining collections, Hobb, expanding its language through versatility and personal styling. At the core is a new set of emerald baguette pieces in yellow, white, and rose gold, designed to be layered, stacked, and reinterpreted. The approach shifts jewellery away from fixed meaning and toward fluid expression.
Rooted in the brand’s signature use of Arabic script, the collection translates language into clean, contemporary forms without losing emotional depth. Pieces such as the iconic “Love” ring, diamond-set bangles, and hoop earrings function both individually and collectively, building impact through combination rather than replacement.
Positioned as a capsule jewellery wardrobe, Hobb moves between minimal everyday wear and elevated statement styling. It reflects a broader shift in how jewellery is worn today, less about singular pieces, more about composition and identity.
Andrea Wazen steps further into occasionwear with the launch of its dedicated Wedding Collection, designed for brides, bridesmaids, and guests. Rooted in the designer’s Middle Eastern heritage and shaped by a modern, feminine sensibility, the collection focuses on refined silhouettes, delicate materials, and couture-level detailing. Each pair is handcrafted in Italy, balancing elegance with comfort across long celebrations.
Created with an intuitive understanding of how women move, the designs transition seamlessly from ceremony to evening, without compromising on ease. This evolution reflects the brand’s wider trajectory, from cult favourite to global presence. Worn by names including Jennifer Lopez, Dua Lipa, and Hailey Bieber, Andrea Wazen continues to expand internationally, with recent retail milestones including a Harrods pop-up and a launch at The Webster in the US.
At its core, the collection reinforces the brand’s ethos: sophistication that feels effortless, designed to move with the wearer.
For Spring/Summer 2026, Schiaparelli redefines leather through a study of texture and illusion. The collection introduces a woven construction technique, where finely assembled leather cords are interlaced to create a trompe-l’oeil wicker effect. The result is both tactile and visual, transforming a traditionally rigid material into something lighter, almost deceptive in its appearance.
Signature accessories lead the narrative. Anatomy Basket and Face bags explore perception through sculptural form, while gold-plated bijoux, shaped into melting faces, bring a surrealist edge. Rigid metal handles punctuate the pieces, reinforcing the house’s ongoing dialogue between structure and fantasy.
Available across global salons and select retail spaces, the collection continues Schiaparelli’s exploration of craftsmanship as concept. Here, technique is not just execution, but storytelling, where material becomes illusion, and design challenges what the eye expects to see.
Level Shoes and New Balance stepped into Alserkal Avenue with a four-day takeover at bkry, marking the exclusive launch of the New Balance 204L. Running from April 9 to 12, the activation transformed the bakery into an immersive space where product, design, and culture intersected.
The experience moved beyond a traditional retail setup. A dedicated product display sat alongside subtle brand integrations across the space, from table settings to packaging, creating a cohesive environment that blended seamlessly with bkry’s identity.
At the core of the takeover was a curated, limited-edition menu. From a roasted almond praline galette to mixed berry pavlova, raspberry vanilla cake, and a lavender butterfly drink, each item reflected the playful, design-led spirit of the collaboration.
Guests purchasing the New Balance 204L received a branded bread bag with a fresh sourdough loaf and sticker sheet, extending the experience beyond the space.
CELINE expands its Le Rouge collection with the launch of eight matte-finish lip balms, marking a softer, more versatile extension of the house’s beauty offering. The collection includes one universal shade alongside seven tinted options, each designed with buildable colour.
Housed in silver cases embossed with the Triomphe emblem, the balms retain CELINE’s signature codes of minimalism and refinement. The formula focuses on comfort and adaptability, bridging skincare and makeup through a product that can shift from subtle tint to defined lip.
Rather than introducing bold pigment statements, CELINE leans into restraint, positioning the lip balm as an everyday object through elevated design. The launch reinforces the brand’s approach to beauty as an extension of its fashion identity, where texture, finish, and packaging hold equal importance.
Oakley pushes further into performance-driven eyewear with new colourways for its Meta HSTN and Meta Vanguard lines, alongside the UAE debut of Prizm Transitions lenses. The technology adapts to light conditions in real time, shifting from clear indoors to tinted outdoors.
Paired with Oakley’s Prizm system, which enhances contrast and colour, the lenses are engineered for athletes and everyday users navigating changing environments. The result is a more responsive visual experience that prioritizes clarity across contexts.
The expansion signals Oakley’s continued investment in AI-powered eyewear, merging performance design with smart functionality. With new Vanguard and HSTN styles launching this May, the brand builds on a category that sits between sport, tech, and lifestyle, redefining how eyewear operates beyond static use.
Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District introduces a new Museum Pass, offering access to Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, and the Natural History Museum under a single ticket. Starting at AED 120, the pass is valid for 30 days, with free entry for visitors under 18.
The initiative marks the first unified offering across the district’s institutions, reflecting its evolution into a cohesive cultural destination. Each museum contributes a distinct narrative, from global civilisations to natural history and the story of the UAE.
By consolidating access, the pass encourages slower, more comprehensive engagement rather than single-visit consumption. Positioned as both accessible and flexible, it reinforces Saadiyat’s ambition to function not just as a cultural hub, but as a sustained ecosystem for learning and exploration.
PUMA and Jil Sander continue their long-standing collaboration with the launch of the K-Street sneaker, a silhouette defined by precision, minimalism, and motion. Designed under Simone Bellotti, the shoe follows the natural lines of the foot with a close, contoured fit and ultra-thin sole.
Drawing from an archival running spike and karate footwear, the design merges athletic references into a streamlined form. The result is a balance between structure and fluidity, expressed through sinuous lines and lightweight construction.
Available in suede, canvas, and nylon variations, the K-Street maintains a restrained aesthetic while emphasizing movement. The release builds on a collaboration dating back to 1998, continuing a shared exploration of sport and fashion through a lens of functional minimalism.
Tiffany & Co. unveils a new global campaign focusing on its iconic collections, including HardWear, Knot, Lock, and Bird on a Rock. The visuals emphasize craftsmanship, wearability, and the relationship between jewellery and the body.
Rooted in heritage, pieces such as HardWear trace back to designs from the 1960s, reinterpreted through a contemporary lens. The campaign shifts attention from spectacle to detail, highlighting texture, movement, and light.
Positioned as both everyday luxury and personal expression, the imagery reinforces Tiffany’s approach to design as timeless yet adaptable. Rather than presenting jewellery as occasion-based, the campaign situates it within daily life, where meaning is built through wear and repetition.
Lacoste introduces the Polo Factory, a concept that reframes its signature polo shirt through process and construction. The campaign unfolds as a production line, breaking down each stage of the garment’s creation.
From the original Petit Piqué to updated versions like the L.12.12 Light and Paris Polo, the project explores material, structure, and evolution. The polo is treated not as a fixed staple but as a continuously refined object.
Rooted in Lacoste’s 1933 origins, the initiative bridges heritage with contemporary design. By exposing the mechanics behind the garment, the Polo Factory shifts focus from product to process, highlighting precision, innovation, and the ongoing reinvention of a classic.
Etro evolves its Vela bag with the introduction of the Vela Blossom, a softer, more fluid interpretation of the house’s signature silhouette. While the iconic V-shape remains intact, the structure is reworked through supple materials and refined detailing.
The metal frame and Pegaso medallion are now wrapped in leather, shifting the bag’s identity toward tactility and discretion. The handles and body are constructed from soft Nappa and suede, allowing the form to move and adapt rather than hold rigid shape.
Available in a curated palette of black, ivory, plum, sand, and shaded leather finishes, the Vela Blossom prioritizes touch and flexibility over statement hardware. The result is a quieter expression of luxury, one that leans into intimacy and material sensitivity rather than overt design codes.
Saudi Arabia inaugurates the Black Gold Museum at KAPSARC, marking the first institution to explore oil through an artistic and cultural lens. Featuring over 350 works by more than 170 artists, the museum reframes “black gold” beyond industry, positioning it within global narratives of transformation.
Structured across four sections, Encounter, Dreams, Doubts, and Visions, the museum traces oil’s role from industrial catalyst to cultural force. Installations, photography, and archival material examine its impact on societies, economies, and everyday life.
Housed in a Zaha Hadid-designed building, the museum reflects a broader shift in Saudi Arabia’s cultural strategy, where art becomes a medium to interrogate history and imagine futures. Rather than presenting oil as infrastructure, it positions it as narrative, layered, complex, and deeply human.
Alaïa introduces a new denim line that approaches the material through precision, structure, and intimacy. Developed over a year of research, the collection treats denim not as casualwear but as a sculptural medium designed to follow the body.
Six core silhouettes, Bootcut, Palazzo, Fit and Flare, Round, Skinny, and Straight, explore proportion and movement, shaping the waist, hips, and leg with exacting construction. Made in Japan, the denim is rope-dyed and finished through techniques including hand-washing, laser work, and over-dyeing.
Rather than trend-driven design, the collection focuses on permanence. Each piece is intended to evolve over time, acquiring a patina shaped by wear. Positioned as both garment and process, Alaïa reframes denim as something to be lived in, where fit, form, and time become inseparable.
Pangaia continues its SS26 Second Nature collection with a linen-focused capsule built around lightness and functionality. Centred on 100% European Flax linen, the drop explores the material as both fabric and philosophy, breathable, adaptable, and designed to evolve with wear.
Silhouettes remain pared back: relaxed shirts, minimal dresses, wrap shorts, and straight-leg trousers, all constructed with ease in mind. Garment-dyed finishes introduce softness from the outset, while natural creasing is embraced rather than concealed, reinforcing the idea of clothing as something lived in.
Produced in Portugal and fully traceable, the collection reflects Pangaia’s continued focus on material innovation and environmental responsibility. The palette stays understated, Bone White, Light Lilac, and Soft Lime, reinforcing a quiet shift toward simplicity, where performance is embedded in the fabric rather than expressed through design excess.
And that was The Week According to YUNG.
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