Emirates Man rounds up the latest fashion launches, hero buys, and new store openings to an edit for the cosy-cool season.
Bookmark this page and keep checking for new fashion launches, store openings, insider updates and must-buys from your favourite brands – international and homegrown – for a wardrobe refresh.
Scroll through to discover the latest and greatest fashion launches.
Sotheby’s is offering a historic Rolex Day-Date in its Important Watches auction
A 1963 Rolex Day-Date once belonging to the distinguished former President of Egypt, Gamal Abdel Nasser—in its Important Watches auction in New York on December 6. This prestigious timepiece, oftern referred to as the “Rolex President”, is being offered at auction for the first time by Nasser’s grandson, where it is estimated at Dhs110,189-220,378 ($30,000 – 60,000).
Widely celebrated leader known for his significant strides toward social justice, his advocacy for peace among Arab nations, and transformative public works projects, the former President of Egypt Gamal Abdel Nasser typically eschewed material possesions. However, this Rolex Day-Date is an exception. A unique and cherished gift from his lifelong friend Anwar El Sadat, the watch features an Arabic inscription, “Mr. Anwar El Sadat 26-9-1963,” marking the bond between the two leaders, and friends.
Jil Sander x Moncler: An exploration between nature and humanity
The collection explores the idea of clothing meant to dive into an elemental scenario, keeping a distinctive sense of both precision and playfulness.
Milan-based brand pioneers, Lucie and Luke Meier, who have creatively helmed the brand since 2017 have merged the Jil Sander design language with Moncler’s vocabulary. The result? A covetable collection featuring roomy and layered silhouettes, the collarless jackets and coats, the flowing dresses, premium outerwear and the extensive use of double-face construction for the great outdoors.
Padded bags, hiking boots, sock boots with slender heels and cagoules complete the look, which comes in a distinctive palette of cream, black, brown, aqua, and mauve, with vibrant touches of poppy red.
Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons unveils a dedicated salon for pre-owned Rolex watches
Located within the Rolex boutique in Wafi Mall, the space enables seasoned collectors and watch enthusiasts to explore, try on, and purchase pre-owned timepieces certified by Rolex. Meticulously selected by Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, the region’s leading retailer of luxury watches and jewellery, the salon is scheduled to officially launch to the public on November 29, 2024.
Bentley x Picante’s “The Open Road” collection adds to the growing inter-industry streetwear collaboration
The British luxury marque has partnered with London-based fashion and lifestyle label Picante for a 7-piece capsule collection, adding to the growing inter-industry streetwear collaborations. Featuring limited edition wearable souvenirs such as a leather bomber jacket, knit sweater, hoodie, T-shirts, the pieces are designed with an air of nostalgia.
Available online at picante.shop
Mr. Porter launches exclusive Loro Piana winter capsule collection
Celebrating Loro Piana’s refined craftsmanship, this exclusive capsule collection offers the ultimate luxury winter wardrobe with relaxed ready -to-wear and accessories available in a neutral palette with limited-edition colourways and prints from Loro Piana’s Fall/Winter collections.
MR PORTER’s 34-piece range offers a wide selection of shearling and suede outerwear styles, tailored trousers and an edit of cashmere and wool knitwear in soft hues and cosy silhouettes to buy now and keep forever.
Available online at mrporter.com
Hublot reveals its latest creation in collaboration with Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami
Introducing the MP-15 Takashi Murakami Tourbillon Sapphire Rainbow: an iconic smiling flower sapphire sculpture set with gemstones and fitted with HUBLOT’s first central tourbillon movement.
The modestly sized 42mm smiling flower case features twelve petals of polished Titanium inlays set with 444 coloured gemstones including brilliant-cut Rubies, Pink Sapphires, Amethysts, Blue Sapphires, Blue Topazes, Tsavorites and Yellow or Orange Sapphires. Limited to only 20 pieces, the MP-15 Takashi Murakami Tourbillon Sapphire Rainbow is artistic endeavor is surely bound to garner appreciation of contemporary art lovers for its audacity and discerning watch aficionados for its complexity and superlative watchmaking.
Available in stores worldwide
Introducing: BOSS Selected by David Beckham FW24
For FW24, BOSS announces the launch of BOSS SELECTED BY BECKHAM, curated by David Beckham. This exclusive edit from the Fall/Winter 2024 collection features a selection of hand-picked seasonal favourites that perfectly blends BOSS iconic menswear with Beckham’s signature style and aesthetics.
BOSS SELECTED BY BECKHAM offers a broad assortment of lifestyle looks such as suits, trousers, coats, and notably, a double-breasted camel coat, designed to elevate any wardrobe with Beckham’s impeccable taste. As well as a range of casual garments, from denim to knitwear, crafted from premium fabrics like cashmere and regenerative cotton.
Available in stores and online at boss.com
Adidas Originals and Wales Bonner unveil FW24 collection
This season, Grace Wales Bonner and Adidas pay homage to the foundations of hip hop culture. The collection is informed with re-coded sporting looks and signature styles like tracksuits, hoodies, and outerwear infusing European heritage with an Afro Atlantic spirit.
For footwear, the trailblazing designer introduce the unique reprise of an archival icon: the adidas Originals Superstar. Arriving alongside the new look are returns for established styles from the collaboration in the form of two different Samba silhouettes. First the classic Wales Bonner Samba is updated in two crocodile-printed leather make ups; meanwhile, the Samba Millenium follows suit with two colourways both crafted with contrast crocodile-printed leather at the heel.
Available at selected retailers and online at adidas.com
Ferrari’s stunning new 12Cilindri made its highly anticipated regional premiere
The Ferrari 12Cilindri is designed for connoisseurs with a very clear vision of what Ferrari’s DNA has always been. Its powerful engine features the latest development of the iconic V12, unleashing 830 cv and with maximum revs rising to a heady 9500 rpm. Premiered at Armani Hotel in Dubai, sports-car enthusiasts, clients, and guests were treated to an exclusive, immersive experience, celebrating the rich heritage, timeless elegance, and exceptional craftsmanship that define Ferrari.
Lacoste adds L003 Neo Tech trainers to its active range
The new L003 Neo Tech adds a new dimension to Lacoste’s active range.
Bringing in a fresh mood to the L003 family, the L003 Neo Tech brings a fresh outdoor spirit and offers diversity to the customer, and plays with on-point codes to do with outdoor exploration. The hybrid style, fresh construction, and material execution effortlessly blends technical sporting innovation and high fashion – one can be geared up and ready to hike the city.
Available at Lacoste stores and online at lacoste.com
Sportswear brand HOKA opens its first-ever Dubai store
HOKA opens its first store in Dubai, marking the expansion of the one of the world’s fastest-growing performance footwear and apparel brands in the Middle East.
Located at City Centre Mirdif, the all-new 1022 square feet store will showcases a strong line up of performance footwear, apparel and accessories.
Born Outside launches SNEAKER 002
Born Outside, the Dubai-founded, Italian-bred luxury-meets-streetwear label introduces SNEAKER 002, the brand’s innovative take on the classic white and black sneaker.
Fully embodying the brand’s ‘street quiet’ ethos, SNEAKER 002 combines the softest leather skin and luxury suede with technical mesh and thermoplastic rubber. Handmade in Italy, details like hand-stitching on the heel, suede piping, oversized round laces, and heat-melt foil applications give the sneaker a bold character while showcasing the brand’s dedication to craftsmanship.
Available at select retailers and online at bornoutsideitaly.com
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