Author: Alina Ali

New Balance continues to redefine streetwear and sneaker culture with its latest distressed-look offerings in the 1906U Series. The brand unveils the New Balance 1906U for Spring 2025. Known for fusing functionality and fashion, the brand doubles down on rugged aesthetics. It embraces bold, lived-in designs that perfectly blend style and utility. Here’s everything you need to know about the highly anticipated 1906U Series releases hitting shelves in Spring 2025. Introducing the Distressed Look Building on the recent popularity of the rugged-style 1906R, the 1906U series showcases a distinct distressed treatment. It features brown, dirt-like detailing intentionally applied to the…

Audemars Piguet, renowned globally for blending technical innovation with timeless craftsmanship, has once again elevated luxury watchmaking. The release of the Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon Middle East Edition marks this achievement. This stunning timepiece, developed in collaboration with dedicated UAE-based collectors, exemplifies the maison’s ability to merge avant-garde aesthetics with traditional Swiss horology. It redefines the boundaries of haute horlogerie. Here’s an in-depth look at this exceptional watch, a striking tribute to both Swiss mastery and Middle Eastern grandeur. For a complete overview of fashion, culture, icons and streetwear shaping the region, explore our full Lifestyle hub A Fusion…

Scoring a front-row seat at Dubai Fashion Week isn’t just about the best view of the runway—it’s about status, exclusivity, and being immersed in one of the Middle East’s most influential fashion events. Dubai Fashion Week (DFW), held at Dubai Design District (d3), is the crown jewel of the UAE fashion calendar. It is co-organised by the Arab Fashion Council and Dubai Design District. This SEO-optimised guide will walk you through everything you need to know to land that coveted front-row seat. You will learn about media credentials, purchasing VIP access, and more. If fashion is your domain or aspiration,…

Part of our complete guide to Fashion in the UAE. Dubai has more genuine wealth per square metre than almost anywhere on earth — and yet the truly rich here often dress with surprising restraint. The secret to looking like a Dubai billionaire is not spending like one; it is understanding the codes. Here is how to nail the look without the nine-figure bank balance. Rule 1: Quiet Luxury Beats Loud Logos The old-money and new-billionaire look in Dubai has moved firmly toward “quiet luxury” — impeccable fabric and cut over shouting branding. Think the world of Loro Piana, Brunello…

In the world of sneakers, there are rare pairs—and then there are one-of-one grails that redefine exclusivity. The Air Jordan 11 “Purple Rain”, a sneaker crafted exclusively for the legendary musician Prince, falls into the latter category. This Air Jordan Prince edition did not reach his hands before his passing in 2016. Now, they’ve surfaced for sale at a staggering $100,000. Here’s what makes this Air Jordan 11 one of the most unique sneaker releases ever in the realm of Air Jordan Prince editions. For a complete overview of What’s Hot across the world of Sneakers, explore our full UAE…

Streetwear meets comfort as A Bathing Ape (BAPE) x Crocs come together for an unexpected but highly anticipated collaboration. For the first time, the Japanese streetwear giant has teamed up with the undisputed king of foam footwear. They deliver a three-pack of BAPE x Crocs Classic Clog designs that fuse bold camo aesthetics with Crocs’ signature comfort. This exciting pairing of BAPE and Crocs showcases innovation in footwear styling. Set to launch globally on March 8, 2025, this collaboration is shaping up to be one of the most hyped sneaker-adjacent drops of the year. Together, both are creating a buzz.…

Ramadan and Eid have become one of the most important moments on the luxury calendar — and nowhere more than the Gulf. When Tom Ford debuted a Ramadan collection created exclusively for the GCC, it was a signal of just how central the region has become to global fashion. Here is what that means, what these collections offer, and where to shop the look in the UAE. Why the GCC Gets Its Own Collections The Gulf is one of the world’s most valuable luxury markets, and the Ramadan-to-Eid season is its peak — a time of gatherings, gifting and dressing…

The adidas Superstar is one of the most recognisable sneakers ever made — the shell-toe that went from the basketball court to hip-hop royalty. Now Pharrell Williams has put his stamp on it, reworking the icon and enlisting Pusha T for the moment. Here is what the Pharrell Superstar is about, and how to get a pair in the UAE. Quick Facts DetailInformation ShoePharrell Williams x adidas Superstar CampaignFronted with Pusha T, celebrating the Superstar’s cultural legacy DesignPharrell’s premium, considered reinterpretation of the classic shell-toe Where to buy (UAE)adidas UAE stores, adidas.ae and the adidas CONFIRMED app, plus Level Shoes…

Stüssy is still cool because it survived the point at which heritage normally becomes a costume. The brand kept its founder’s visual language, but stopped treating old graphics as the whole product. It narrowed distribution, improved the clothes, stayed privately held and used collaborations as punctuation rather than life support. The result is rare: teenagers can discover the eight-ball for the first time while people who wore Stüssy in the 1990s can buy a jacket that does not feel like nostalgia merch. Why Stüssy is still cool: the seven-part answer ReasonWhat Stüssy did differentlyWhy it matters nowIt owns its origin…

Ecko Unlimited did not go out of business. What disappeared was its early-2000s dominance and much of its founder-led retail machine. The trademarks were sold to Iconix in two deals, the main US apparel licensee later entered bankruptcy, and the brand continued under licensing. Ecko.com is selling new collections in 2026, while founder Marc Ecko returned for a limited 30th-anniversary capsule—not as the brand’s owner. That distinction matters because “Ecko died” is the wrong story. This evidence-checked account separates the brand, the company operating its clothes and stores, Marc Ecko himself, and Complex—the media business he founded later. The questionVerified…