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KATY PERRY TO HEADLINE ABU DHABI GP AFTER-RACE CONCERT
Katy Perry has been announced as the headliner for this year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concert, set to perform on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Etihad Park. While this marks her debut at the F1 concert in the UAE, it will be her second show overall in Abu Dhabi, following a 2017 New Year’s Eve appearance.
THE MONCLER BY NIGO X MERCEDES COLLECTION HAS ARRIVED
Moncler by NIGO has officially launched its highly anticipated collection in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz. The collection fuses 80s/90s street style with luxury, offering gender-neutral pieces such as varsity jackets, hoodies, and puffer coats, all emblazoned with Moncler and Mercedes-Benz branding. Alongside the fashion line, the exclusive Mercedes-Benz G-Class Past II Future, inspired by NIGO’s custom art piece, has been revealed, with only 20 units produced. Available now in select Moncler stores and online, this collection is a true fusion of luxury, history, and street culture.
SWAROVSKI RELEASES VIBRANT SS 2025 CAMPAIGN STARRING ARIANA GRANDE
Swarovski’s Spring/Summer 2025 campaign sees Ariana Grande return for her third collaboration with the brand, embodying a world of color and transformation. The campaign, shot by Mert and Marcus, features Ariana in vibrant crystal jewelry, with the collection celebrating Swarovski’s craftsmanship and its ongoing evolution in the pop culture conversation. Key pieces include the ‘Millenia’ family’s fresh lilac stones, the delicate ‘Idyllia’ collection, and the playful, candy-colored ‘Dulcis’ and ‘Chroma’ lines. This season marks a bold, joyful step forward for Swarovski, combining high-fashion aesthetics with a fresh, high-impact jewelry culture.
JIL SANDER OPENS ITS FIRST STORE IN DUBAI
Jil Sander has officially opened its first store in Dubai at the Mall of the Emirates, marking the brand’s debut in the GCC market. The 212 sqm space exudes the brand’s signature minimalist elegance, featuring a striking façade with backlit glass blocks and an interior defined by travertine and bamboo silk carpets. The store showcases Jil Sander’s men’s and women’s collections, including an exclusive limited-edition ‘Goji’ bag in Eggshell. The store opening in Dubai is just the beginning, with plans for more regional openings to come.
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS COLLABORATES WITH TASHKEEL
Van Cleef & Arpels is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Emergent Designer Prize with a special exhibition at Tashkeel in Dubai. The exhibition showcases groundbreaking works from regional designers crafted in line with the theme ‘Inspiring Winds,’ including the latest winner, Hajar Al Tenaiji, whose ‘Dhow Kite’ honors the UAE’s pearl diving and dhow sailing history. Alongside her piece, the exhibition features standout works from past winners and finalists, all crafted with locally sourced materials and innovative designs. A collaboration between Van Cleef & Arpels and Tashkeel, the exhibition highlights a decade of fostering creativity and craftsmanship in the region.
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