The Week According to YUNG

Balenciaga is introducing a new chapter in its evolution with the launch of TechWear, a category that places wellness at the heart of luxury fashion. Designed by Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli and unveiled as part of the Fall 2026 collection, Body & Being, the line merges sport, technology, and Balenciaga’s longstanding commitment to innovation and craftsmanship. The collection includes sophisticated menswear and womenswear designed around comfort, movement, and ease, reflecting the growing importance of wellbeing in contemporary lifestyles. Central to the line is the new Balenciaga Bodies graphic identity, a looping symbol that represents infinite movement and boundless possibility. To mark the launch, Balenciaga is also introducing a series of global activations inspired by modern health-conscious rituals, positioning wellness as a new core value for the House. The initiative signals a broader shift in luxury fashion, where performance, comfort, and emotional wellbeing are becoming just as important as aesthetics and craftsmanship.

Valentino’s Spring/Summer 2026 eyewear collection continues the Maison’s ongoing dialogue between couture heritage and contemporary design. Drawing inspiration from its Haute Couture legacy, the collection positions eyewear as more than an accessory, instead treating it as an extension of identity and personal expression. Bold oval silhouettes take centre stage, elevated through refined metal detailing and sophisticated construction techniques that reflect the craftsmanship synonymous with the house. The collection explores the tension between structure and ornament, tradition and reinvention, resulting in frames that feel both timeless and modern. By translating classic Valentino codes into contemporary forms, the Maison creates pieces that balance elegance with individuality. The new designs reinforce Valentino’s ability to evolve its visual language while remaining rooted in its cultural and artisanal foundations. The result is a collection defined by precision, character, and a confident sense of style that speaks to both fashion heritage and modern self-expression.

Tom Ford’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, designed by Haider Ackermann, explores the idea of effortless luxury through a refined seasonal wardrobe that balances comfort with sophistication. The accompanying Summer Capsule distils the collection’s relaxed elegance into a concise offering designed for warm-weather dressing. The collection focuses on luxurious materials and understated craftsmanship. Laser-cut leathers bring precision and structure, while supple cashmere and buttery silk introduce softness and fluidity. Together, they create a wardrobe that feels both elevated and easy, capturing the essence of modern summer dressing.

Ackermann’s vision reflects a shift away from overt statement-making towards a more considered form of luxury, one rooted in exceptional fabrication, wearability, and timeless appeal. Rather than relying on trends, the collection centres on pieces designed to move seamlessly between destinations, occasions, and lifestyles. The result is a summer wardrobe that feels relaxed yet polished, reinforcing Tom Ford’s reputation for sophisticated glamour through a contemporary lens.

Nafsika Skourti launches Play It Back, a new collection rooted in movement, colour, self-expression, and optimism. This season, the brand explores the space between glamour and anti-glamour, where sparkle meets sport and spontaneity becomes part of the wardrobe. Designed for a modern woman, the pieces focus on fluid sculptural silhouettes, ease of movement, and expressive femininity. The collection reflects Skourti’s continued interest in clothing that feels self-assured without being overly polished, playful without losing sophistication. Titled Play It Back, the season looks to memories, music, instinct, and imagination as starting points for reconnecting with who we were and who we are becoming. The result is a collection that feels joyful, instinctive, and emotionally charged, built for movement, confidence, and personal expression.

Ferragamo continues its “Legends, Reimagined” series with football icon José Mourinho, highlighting the shared values between one of sport’s most successful leaders and the Italian luxury house. Known for his tactical brilliance, discipline, and relentless pursuit of excellence, Mourinho embodies qualities that Ferragamo identifies with its own heritage of craftsmanship and precision. The campaign explores leadership as a form of mastery, emphasizing dedication, focus, and attention to detail. These themes align closely with the philosophy behind Ferragamo’s celebrated Tramezza shoe, a symbol of artisanal excellence since the brand’s early years. Through Mourinho’s story, Ferragamo examines what it means to build a lasting legacy, whether on the football pitch or through generations of craftsmanship. The partnership celebrates the pursuit of perfection and the character required to achieve enduring success, reinforcing Ferragamo’s commitment to timeless values while connecting them to contemporary cultural figures who continue to shape their industries.

Fendi Celebrates the Baguette

Fendi has unveiled a new global campaign dedicated to the Baguette, the House’s most iconic symbol of craftsmanship and self-expression. Bringing together an international cast of talents, the campaign highlights the enduring relevance of a bag that has become one of fashion’s most recognisable accessories. Photographed by Bibi Borthwick, the campaign stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Alba, Bang Chan, Emma D’Arcy, Song Yuqi, Sophie Thatcher, Ren Meguro, Iris Law, Tecla Insolia, and MINA. Each talent interprets the Baguette through their own personal style, reinforcing the bag’s reputation as a vehicle for individuality rather than a singular fashion statement. Launched digitally on June 16, the campaign also serves as a preview of the Baguette’s return for Fall/Winter 2026–27 under the creative direction of Maria Grazia Chiuri. The collection will be available worldwide from July 16, marking a new chapter for one of Fendi’s most celebrated creations while reaffirming its place within contemporary fashion culture.

Dubai-based label Kapsul made its official runway debut at Fashion Factor XIV with Drop 001: Universe Calling, a collection rooted in self-discovery, transformation, and conscious expression. Founded by image consultant and creative director Rana Saab, the brand embraces slow fashion through limited-edition capsule collections designed to transcend seasons and trends. Presented at The Agenda in Dubai Media City, the show opened with a spoken-word narrative inviting audiences to reconnect with themselves. The collection translated that message into a series of eighteen looks combining ethereal fabrics such as lace, embroidered mesh, sequins, and tulle with structured tailoring, oversized shirting, co-ords, statement dresses, and Kapsul’s signature sleeve gloves. Celestial-inspired colours ranging from cosmic lilac and celestial blue to jade metallics and scarlet tones reinforced the collection’s theme of awakening and renewal. Produced in limited quantities, Universe Calling reflects Kapsul’s commitment to mindful consumption while offering versatile pieces designed to move effortlessly between occasionwear and everyday glamour.

Emporio Armani has introduced the new 1981 bag family, named after the year the brand was founded. Drawing from the House’s archives while speaking to a contemporary audience, the collection combines functionality, quality craftsmanship, and understated design in a range of accessories created for modern lifestyles. At the heart of the collection is a revived archival micro-print, reinterpreted in a contemporary way to create a subtle yet distinctive visual identity. Clean lines, versatile volumes, and practical details allow the bags to move seamlessly between work, leisure, and everyday life. The collection includes rounded hobo bags, totes, handbags, and shoulder bags, all featuring refined details inspired by the Japanese art of origami. Jewellery-inspired clasps and delicate folded charms add further character, while a palette of tan, black, and taupe ensures versatility. The result is a collection that reflects Emporio Armani’s signature balance of elegance, functionality, and timeless appeal.

Vacheron Constantin has revisited one of its most technically ambitious creations with the new Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar, a watch designed to solve a longstanding challenge of perpetual calendars: a power reserve. First introduced as a concept in 2019, the latest version extends its standby autonomy from 65 to an impressive 70 days thanks to refinements made to the hand-wound Calibre 3610 QP. At the heart of the watch is the patented Twin Beat system, which allows the wearer to switch between two operating frequencies: a high-performance 5Hz Active mode and an energy-saving 1.2Hz Standby mode. This dual-frequency architecture enables the perpetual calendar to continue tracking the Gregorian calendar while significantly reducing energy consumption when not worn. The new edition also introduces an open-worked dial that reveals the complexity of the movement beneath. Housed in a 42mm platinum case, the watch combines contemporary aesthetics with haute horlogerie innovation, reinforcing Vacheron Constantin’s commitment to technical ingenuity and enduring craftsmanship.

Hermès unveiled the second chapter of its Women’s Fall-Winter 2026 collection in Los Angeles, transforming a pavilion in the Bel Air hills into a luminous stage at sunset. Designed by Nadège Vanhée, Artistic Director of Women’s Ready-to-Wear, the collection explored the relationship between dressmaking and dance, where craft, movement, and femininity came together through fluid construction and precise detail. The dress sat at the heart of the season, extending Hermès’ savoir-faire beyond leather and silk into flou. Ballet references appeared through jewel-toned satin dresses, fine piping, grosgrain ribbons, cache-coeur knits, smocked jumpsuits, and embroidered evening gowns. As dancers moved through the space, silk velvet dresses, biker jackets, glossy leather coats, and draped silhouettes created a sense of motion, tension, and release. The result was an open, cinematic collection shaped by discipline, freedom, and quiet force.

AÏZA introduces Bubble Bliss Pore Purifying Face Mask, a new skincare treatment inspired by traditional Arabian beauty rituals and designed for a modern at-home spa experience. The formula combines ghassoul clay, rose water, salicylic acid, and kaolin, bringing together heritage ingredients and clinically proven actives to target pores while creating a sensorial bubbling effect on the skin. Created as both a cleansing ritual and a beauty moment, the mask works to deeply purify while offering the kind of texture-driven experience that makes skincare feel more immersive. With its focus on pore care, clay-based cleansing, and Arabian beauty references, Bubble Bliss reflects AÏZA’s approach to blending regional ritual with contemporary skincare science. It is a product built around clarity, softness, and the pleasure of slowing down through beauty.

Dior unveils Diorissima, the newest High Jewellery collection by Victoire de Castellane, bringing Christian Dior’s creative imagination into a vivid world of colour, abstraction, and naturalism. Known for her expressive approach to jewellery, de Castellane presents a series of creations that reinterpret the Maison’s codes through bold forms and vibrant designs. The collection celebrates Dior’s ability to move between couture fantasy and precious craftsmanship, transforming nature-inspired references into pieces that feel both imaginative and refined. With Diorissima, high jewellery becomes a space for storytelling, where colour, line, and detail are used to create pieces that feel alive with movement and personality. The collection continues Dior’s long-standing dialogue between fashion and jewellery, turning the Maison’s heritage into a contemporary expression of beauty, creativity, and exceptional craftsmanship.

Dolce&Gabbana partners with Madonna for Confessions II – The Film, the visual presentation accompanying her forthcoming album Confessions II. Directed by David Toro and Solomon Chase of TORSO, the film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York on June 5 at the Beacon Theatre. Produced by DIVISION and powered by Dolce&Gabbana, the visual work runs for more than 10 minutes and is built around the first six tracks of Madonna’s upcoming album. Conceived as one immersive experience, the film brings music and moving image together in a single cinematic flow. The collaboration marks another moment in the long relationship between Madonna and Dolce&Gabbana, connecting fashion, performance, and pop culture through a project designed to feel bold, visual, and deeply rooted in the language of spectacle.

Jordanian-Palestinian singer, songwriter, and producer Dana Salah returns with “Tah Dalili,” a deeply personal new single released via EMPIRE. Translating to “My compass lost its way,” the track explores longing, childhood, first love, and the enduring pull of a homeland that remains part of identity across distance. Framed by recordings of Dana’s grandmother’s voice, the song becomes an archive of memory, lineage, and continuity. Beneath its emotional narrative is a deeper grief for Palestine, carried through sound, family history, and remembrance. The accompanying visualizer expands the story through VHS footage, family archives, and present-day imagery filmed overlooking Palestine from the Jordanian side of the Dead Sea. With her grandfather’s backgammon board transformed into a vessel of keepsakes, “Tah Dalili” becomes both a song and a call to preserve memory before it disappears.

Sephora has launched the first chapter of Beauty on Wheels, a new immersive beauty experience travelling across Dubai. The concept brings a custom-designed Sephora Beauty Bus to different destinations, turning product discovery into a community-led experience. The journey began with a three-day activation at Mihbash x Curated Playlist, where guests explored Sephora-exclusive brands, enjoyed hair and makeup touch-ups, received giveaways, and took part in creative workshops ranging from candle-making and ceramics to embroidery and bedazzling. The tour then moved to Alserkal Avenue in collaboration with Soul Movement and NALA, introducing a wellness-focused stop with Pilates, beauty experiences, and community programming. With touch-ups, games, gifts, photo moments, and curated collaborations at every destination, Beauty on Wheels takes Sephora beyond the store and into the city’s creative and wellness spaces.

Levi’s launches its Country Ringer Tees to celebrate football’s biggest global tournament, creating a fashion-focused collection inspired by national pride and fan culture. The assortment includes 13 country-specific ringer tees for Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Germany, France, England, Spain, Nigeria, Morocco, Japan, and South Korea, alongside a previously launched U.S. tee. Designed in flag-inspired palettes, the tees come in two fits, the Retro Ringer Tee and Retro Mini Ringer Tee, giving fans different ways to wear their support. The collection also includes the Levi’s International Tote, featuring all 14 country flags across the wider assortment. Shot around football field environments, the campaign captures how fans style, remix, and represent their countries. Available across top UAE stores, the collection is designed for both die-hard supporters and casual fans.

For Fall 2026, Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Medallion line expands with new wallets and a pouch, bringing the signature emblem into everyday accessories. Designed with an elegant envelope construction, each piece turns the Medallion into a functional detail, appearing as either an inventive snap fastener or a suspended zipper charm. The new additions balance refinement and practicality through multiple compartments, contrasting linings, and a palette of subtle tones. The pouch also features an adjustable and removable shoulder strap, allowing it to move easily between hand-held and crossbody wear. With these new pieces, the Dior Medallion becomes more than a decorative motif. It is transformed into a practical signature, linking Anderson’s design language with the Maison’s broader tradition of detail, elegance, and modern utility.

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