Memos From The Middle East: Apple Martin Stars in Chloé à la Plage, Balenciaga Opens Its First UAE Fragrance Space and Dior Maison Gets Whimsical
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Runway To Real Life
Chloé Reveals à la Plage collection, starring Apple Martin
Chloé has revealed the second chapter of its Chloé à la Plage collection, starring Apple Martin in a dreamlike campaign photographed by David Sims. Set against surreal, sun-drenched coastal landscapes, Apple channels the collections natural and free-spirited allure. Creative director Chemena Kamali describes the collection as an ode to the surreal feeling of summer, expressed through fluid silhouettes, airy dresses and broderie anglaise details, complemented by playful accessories.
For more information, visit chloe.com
Loewe Turns 180 Years Old
Loewe celebrates its 180th anniversary in 2026 with a campaign that highlights its long-standing heritage in leather craftsmanship. The anniversary collection photographed by Talia Chetrit brings together Julia Garner, Salma Abu Deif, Giselle, Kara Wai, Sissy Spacek and Kara Walker, and revisits key archival designs. Alongside this, a new animated film narrated by Antonio Banderas traces the full span of Loewe’s history, from 1846 to now.
For more information, visit loewe.com
Hermès Unveils Chapter 2 of Its Fall-Winter 2026 Collection
Hermès has revealed the second chapter of its Fall/Winter 2026 collection, presented in Los Angeles under the direction of Women’s Artistic Director Nadège Vanhée. Building on the foundations established in Paris, the collection explores movement as a central theme, drawing inspiration from the fluidity of a dancer’s wardrobe. Sharp tailoring is balanced with soft, sensuous fabrics, creating silhouettes that combine structure with ease. A palette of jewel-toned satin dresses in vibrant red, green, and yellow gradually transitions into an all-black finale. The result is a sophisticated expression of modern femininity, where craftsmanship, motion, and elegance chime in harmony.
For more information, visit hermes.com
Qasimi Has Launched Its First Permanent Leather Goods Collection
London-based fashion brand Qasimi, under the creative direction of Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi, has launched its first permanent leather goods collection, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s ten-year evolution. Crafted from premium nappa leather in black and brown, the collection includes a tote bag, crossbody, wash bag and card holder, each designed to age beautifully and evolve through everyday use. The pieces extend Qasimi’s signature dialogue between softness and structure into refined everyday objects, drawing on the functionality and tactility of nomadic carrying forms.
For more information, visit qasimi.com
Jacquemus Opens New Boutique at Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum
Jacquemus has opened a new boutique at Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum, marking the brand’s latest retail expansion in one of the Mediterranean’s most sought-after luxury destinations. The 98-square-metre store showcases the Jacquemus Resort 2026 Plage collection and accessories, bringing the label’s distinctive blend of French fashion and playful sophistication directly to resort guests. To celebrate the opening, Jacquemus has also introduced a seasonal beach takeover featuring branded experiences and activities inspired by the collection’s striped aesthetic. The boutique will remain open throughout the summer season until October 2026.
For more information, visit mandarinoriental.com
All That Glitters
Maison Boucheron Opens New Boutique at Lagoona Mall in Doha
Maison Boucheron has opened its new boutique at Lagoona Mall in Doha, marking the largest Boucheron store in the Middle East and reinforcing the Maison’s regional presence with two boutiques in Qatar and twelve across the region. The space reflects Boucheron’s signature “home-like” boutique concept, blending Parisian-inspired architecture with local cultural references and design elements. The boutique features immersive interiors that integrate nature, Art Deco influences, and bespoke materials, alongside curated artworks by French artist Myriam Hubert and Qatari artist Shua’a Ali, highlighting the Maison’s commitment to cross-cultural dialogue and regional artistic talent.
For more information, visit boucheron.com
Beauty Briefing
Laura Mercier Just Upgraded Its Most Loved Tinted Moisturiser
Laura Mercier’s iconic Tinted Moisturiser has been reformulated and the result is worth knowing about. The new Tinted Moisturiser Blurred Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 30 builds on the original with a more natural blurred matte finish, longer wear and a 91% skincare-based formula. Key ingredients include French Rose Clay to mattify and soothe, Eijitsu Rose Extract to visibly reduce the appearance of pores over time and White Rose Extract to balance sebum production. It delivers 24-hour shine control, 16 hours of skin-balancing hydration and clinically proven pore-blurring from day one, all in a buildable sheer to light coverage that works for sensitive skin.
For more information, visit lauramercier.com
Asteri Launches Maraya Lip Shine
Asteri’s newest launch is a lip gloss that delivers glass-fine shine, a plumping effect and all-day comfort in a single swipe. Maraya Lip Shine is powered by warming actives and spearmint essential oil that activate blood flow for a naturally fuller-looking lip, alongside Desert Date Seed Oil for hydration, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen for conditioning and Dimethicone for a smooth protective finish. Non-sticky, lightweight and dermatologically tested, it comes in three shades, Blink in rich brown, Beam in modern plum and Flash in fresh pink, each designed to work across every skin tone.
Available now at asteribeauty.com and across stores in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain, and at Ulta Beauty in Kuwait and the UAE.
Balenciaga’s First Dedicated Fragrance Space Has Opened at Galeries Lafayette Dubai Mall
More than 75 years after Cristóbal Balenciaga introduced Le Dix, the Maison’s first perfume, Balenciaga has returned to fine fragrance with a collection of 10 individualistic parfums, now available at its first dedicated fragrance space in the UAE at Galeries Lafayette Dubai Mall. Each fragrance is built around a narrative of dualities, precision and poetry, natural ingredients and scientific innovation, heritage and modernity, with hues that deepen along a gradually intensifying spectrum from luminous clarity through to a deep obsidian finish. The collection honours the radical approach embedded in the house’s DNA since its founding in 1917, translating the Balenciaga couture spirit into scent form.
For more information, visit balenciaga.com
Christian Louboutin Beauté Unveils Oud Fétiche
The latest addition to Christian Louboutin Beauté’s Fétiche fragrance collection has arrived, and it is the most daring yet. Created by master perfumer Paul Guerlain, Oud Fétiche pairs dark, smoky oud with the luscious sweetness of white peach in a combination that is leathery, fruity and deeply woody all at once. Rich, addictive and built for those who want their fragrance to leave a lasting impression, it is the first Fétiche d’exception from the house and a bold reinterpretation of one of haute perfumery’s most precious ingredients.
For more information, visit christianlouboutin.com
Hourglass Cosmetics Launches Customisable Makeup Palette Collection
Hourglass Cosmetics has introduced Ambient Lighting Edit: Charms, a limited-edition collection that combines the brand’s bestselling complexion products with a personalised jewellery-inspired design. Housed in a gold compact, the palettes feature customisable lids that can be adorned with magnetic charms, including gemstone-encrusted initials, zodiac signs, good-luck talismans, and nature-inspired symbols. Available in two curated editions, the palettes include Hourglass’ signature Ambient Lighting powders, bronzers, blushes, and highlighters designed to create a radiant, lit-from-within glow. The collection will be available exclusively at Sephora Dubai Mall and Sephora Mall of the Emirates from June 1 to June 10, bringing Hourglass’ bespoke Charms Bar experience to Dubai for a limited time.
For more information, visit hourglasscosmetics.com
Address Sky View Collaborates with Artisanal Perfume Brand Arcadia On An Afternoon Tea Experience
Renowned for its breathtaking views and world-class hospitality, Address Sky View partnered with homegrown niche perfumery Arcadia to create an elevated afternoon tea inspired by the brand’s signature scents. Brought to life through a curated selection of elegantly presented sweet and savoury creations, the experience celebrates fragrance and flavour that define both brands. Taking place from June 8th to July 8th, the afternoon tea will be available at The Patisserie priced at Dhs250 per person.
For more information, visit arcadiabyamna.com
Shark Beauty Launches CryoGlow LED Face Mask in the UAE
Shark Beauty Middle East has launched the CryoGlow LED Face Mask in the UAE, bringing advanced at-home skincare technology to the region. Designed to address multiple skin concerns, the device combines red, blue, and deep infrared LED light therapy with Shark’s InstaChill under-eye cooling technology. The mask is designed to help improve the appearance of blemishes, boost skin radiance, support firmer-looking skin, and refresh tired under-eyes.
For more information, visit sharkclean.ae
Leisure, Luxe, Repeat
Farmhouse by Syrco And Hawkerboi Join Forces For A One-Night-Only Dinner
Two of the UAE’s most exciting dining concepts are coming together for a special one-night-only collaboration on 13 June at Farmhouse by Syrco, located within The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert. Bringing together Chef Flip of Farmhouse by Syrco and Chef Aung of Hawkerboi, the four-hands dinner will feature a five-course menu inspired by the distinct identities of both restaurants, paired with curated mocktails and set against the dramatic backdrop of the desert. Taking place from 7pm to 11pm, the evening will also feature live entertainment from Hawkerboi’s resident DJ, creating an immersive dining experience that blends flavour, atmosphere and music. Priced at Dhs390 per person, reservations are now open with limited availability.
For more information, visit sevenrooms.com
A New Wellness Escape: Sculpt Studio Opens in Dubai
Sculpt Studio has opened on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, offering a serene Pilates experience that blends mindful movement with views of the Arabian Gulf. Created by Laura Zahiu, the boutique studio is designed as a calming wellness sanctuary where small-group Reformer and Mat Pilates classes focus on strength, alignment, and intentional movement, supported by a post-workout recovery space and a warm community atmosphere. With just seven guests per class and a focus on slowing down in a fast-paced city, Sculpt Studio positions itself as a luxury wellness destination for both residents and visitors seeking a more mindful fitness ritual.
For more information, visit thesculptstudiodubai.com
GAIA Opens Exclusive Summer Pop-Up in Saint-Tropez
GAIA has opened a summer pop-up at La Tartane in Saint-Tropez, bringing its acclaimed contemporary Greek dining concept to the French Riviera. At Dhs260 per person, the Greek-Mediterranean menu offers a starter, main, and dessert. Begin with the watermelon salad, its feta and fresh mint an antidote to the Dubai heat, or the wood-oven prawns with rosemary and harissa for something with more character. Mains lean towards the grill: the charcoal-cooked beef skewers and seabass with lemon oil are the stars. Finish with the loukoumades, honey-drenched Greek doughnuts dusted with cinnamon and caramelised walnuts. Set within the boutique hotel’s lush Mediterranean gardens, the experience combines refined Greek-Mediterranean cuisine, signature cocktails, live DJ sets, and a vibrant atmosphere inspired by the spirit of Saint-Tropez.
For more information, visit gaia-restaurants.com
Tanagra Launches Après Sea Summer Campaign
Tanagra has launched Après Sea, a summer campaign that captures the effortless rhythm of life at sea through a curated selection of luxury homeware and entertaining essentials. Set aboard a yacht, the campaign highlights how beautifully crafted objects naturally integrate into everyday summer moments. Featuring standout pieces from Christofle, Waterford, Buccellati, and Georg Jensen, Après Sea celebrates craftsmanship, functionality, and understated elegance, while collaborations with Wild Idol and Bliss Flower Boutique add celebratory and floral touches to the experience. Through its imagery and storytelling, the campaign presents a contemporary vision of luxury defined not by occasion, but by the seamless way people, spaces, and objects come together over time.
Artful Announcements
Dior Maison Unveils The Whimsical Les Milly Collection
Cordelia de Castellane has drawn from the bucolic spirit of Milly-la-Forêt, the beloved retreat of Christian Dior himself, for the new Dior Maison Les Milly collection. Made in Italy using traditional mouth-blown glass techniques, the pieces feature the house’s signature codes reimagined with a fresh and playful energy. Clovers, flowers, bees, ladybirds and butterflies adorn water and wine glasses alongside three variations of jugs and bowls, each one a small celebration of craft and poetry in equal measure.
For more information, visit dior.com
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