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H&M & STELLA MCCARTNEY REUNITE FOR A NEW ERA OF CONSCIOUS DESIGN
Two decades after their first partnership, H&M and Stella McCartney reunite for a Spring 2026 drop that pushes conscious design into sharper focus. The collaboration brings back McCartney’s signature tailoring and animal-friendly ethos created to spark industrywide dialogue on sustainability. Expect responsible materials, archival reworks, and a renewed commitment to pushing fashion’s future with purpose. The collection will arrive across key malls in the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, and Qatar.
SOTHEBY’S BRINGS ONE BILLION DOLLARS OF LUXURY TO ABU DHABI
Sotheby’s has opened its first Collectors’ Week in Abu Dhabi, unveiling over one billion dollars’ worth of fine art and luxury pieces at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort. It is the most valuable exhibition ever staged by an auction house in the Middle East, anchored by a live auction on 5 December featuring rare watches, exceptional diamonds, performance cars and Jane Birkin’s personal Hermès ‘Birkin’ bag. Alongside the sale, visitors can explore the ‘Icons’ exhibition, masterclasses, and talks.
A$AP ROCKY JOINS CHANEL AS HOUSE AMBASSADOR
A$AP Rocky has officially been named a Chanel House Ambassador, solidifying his place as one of fashion’s most influential cross-disciplinary creatives. Celebrated for his vision across music, film, and style, Rocky’s appointment underscores Matthieu Blazy’s approach to shaping a modern Chanel grounded in artistic depth and cultural fluency. The partnership reunites the two talents and signals a fresh era of boundary-pushing storytelling for the house.
MILEY CYRUS DEBUTS A JACQUIE AICHE ENGAGEMENT RING
Miley Cyrus made her engagement to Maxx Morando red-carpet official with a Jacquie Aiche 14k yellow-gold cushion-cut ring that sparked immediate global attention. True to Aiche’s signature aesthetic, the piece balances warmth, subtlety, and handcrafted intimacy. It is a fitting choice for a couple who have kept their relationship grounded yet expressive.
STUDIO GHIBLI COMES TO ABU DHABI
Studio Ghibli’s worlds are landing in Abu Dhabi for the first time with a major immersive exhibition opening at Manarat Al Saadiyat on May 30, 2026. Sixteen galleries will recreate beloved moments from Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, and more, with large-scale sets, interactive installations, and handcrafted scenes produced in collaboration with Japanese artists.
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