Memos From The Middle East: Tiffany HardWear Gains Three New Faces, Chaumet Pops-Up at The Avenues Mall and Ling Ling Launches Its New Menu

Every week Bazaar brings you the latest news in fashion and beauty, luxury and lifestyle, straight from our desks to yours — from across the region and beyond

Fashion

Versace x Mytheresa launch exclusive ocean-inspired capsule collection

Versace and luxury digital retailer Mytheresa have unveiled their third exclusive capsule collection, launching globally on April 30. Drawing inspiration from ocean waves and hidden treasures, the 22-piece collection channels summer sensuality through flowing silhouettes, sheer layers, and swimwear-inspired designs crafted in lightweight fabrics like chiffon, lurex, and embroidered mesh. Iconic Versace elements are reimagined with sun-drenched flair—think safety pins on draped bralettes and gowns, shell and coral prints, and shimmering metal mesh styles that shift effortlessly from day to night.

For more information, visit mytheresa.com

New Balance celebrates Grey Days 2025 with a tribute to timeless style

This May, New Balance kicks off Grey Days 2025, a month-long celebration of its signature grey color—an emblem of the brand’s legacy, craftsmanship, and fearless independence since the 1980s. Honoring its roots in urban running, Grey Days unites athletes and ambassadors across a series of special-edition footwear, apparel, stories, and events. From classic reissues to modern silhouettes, the collection features 21 footwear and 11 apparel styles, including highlights like the long-awaited return of the legendary 1300JP, released only once every five years. Available globally through New Balance stores, online, and select retailers, Grey Days 2025 proves that grey isn’t just a colour—it’s a mood.

For more information, visit newbalance.co.ae

Jewellery

Tiffany & Co. Celebrates the strength of love in its new HardWear campaign

Tiffany & Co. has unveiled its latest HardWear campaign, spotlighting the transformative strength of love through the voices of new ambassadors Mikey Madison, Greta Lee, and artist Anna Weyant. Captured by renowned photographer and director Harley Weir, the campaign features a series of striking black-clad portraits and intimate short films that highlight each woman’s unique definition of strength. Adorned in diamond-studded pieces from the HardWear collection, the trio reflects on themes of resilience, self-love, and joy—underscoring the brand’s legacy of empowerment through jewellery.

For more information, visit @tiffanyandco

Chaumet unveils Bee de Chaumet pop-up at The Avenues Mall, Kuwait

From April 24 to May 7, Chaumet brings the enchanting world of its Bee de Chaumet collection to life with a pop-up at The Avenues Mall in Kuwait. Designed as an immersive experience, the pop-up features signature elements of the collection—stylised honeycomb motifs, a refined white-and-gold palette, and soft, elegant lighting that evoke both luxury and nature. Visitors are invited to explore new creations from the collection, including radiant rings, bracelets, necklaces, and pendants that celebrate the beauty of nature and the symbolism of togetherness.

For more information, visit @chaumet_arabia

L’Atelier Nawbar launches Lot N*93

L’Atelier Nawbar introduces Lot N93*, a striking new jewellery collection that fuses 1990s bold gold aesthetics with modern design and storytelling. Inspired by the designers’ globetrotting mother and her treasured heirlooms, the collection reflects a sophisticated blend of nostalgia and innovation. Featuring sleek reinterpretations of classic motifs—like minimalist boas, surrealist evil eyes, and symbolic Karma pendants—Lot N93* is designed for collectors who embrace individuality and timeless elegance. With stackable, statement-making pieces crafted for layering, this collection channels the spirited glamour of the ’90s while honouring the Nawbar legacy.

For more information, visit @lateliernawbar

Maison FRED opens new boutique in Riyadh

Maison FRED brings its sunlit charm to Saudi Arabia with the opening of its new boutique in Riyadh’s Solitaire Mall, its fourth in the Middle East. Evoking the serene elegance of the French Riviera, the 80-square-meter space is an immersive experience shaped by pink gold arches, Mediterranean-blue walls, and sailing-inspired details. Designed to reflect founder Fred Samuel’s love for the sea and Middle Eastern heritage, the boutique showcases the Maison’s iconic jewellery collections—Force 10, Chance Infinite, Pretty Woman, and more—each crafted with bold creativity and refined savoir-faire.

Beauty

Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk pop-up arrives in Dubai with a magical beauty experience

From April 26 to May 7, Charlotte Tilbury invites beauty lovers to step into the Pillow Talk Beauty Universe at a pop-up in Mall of the Emirates’ Main Galleria. This immersive experience celebrates the brand’s beloved Pillow Talk collection with the debut of the new Beauty Soulmates Collection, featuring four romantic lipsticks and two blush duos infused with Colour Correcting Pigment Technology. Guests can explore the full Pillow Talk range, award-winning skincare, and the enchanting Love Frequency fragrance, while engaging in interactive games and exclusive giveaways, including prizes from the brand’s EL&N collaboration.

For more information, visit @charlottetilburyarabia

Hourglass Cosmetics expands Vanish Airbrush Concealer to 32 shades at Sephora, with Gracie Abrams as the face of radiant self-expression

Hourglass Cosmetics has expanded its bestselling Vanish Airbrush Concealer range to 32 inclusive shades, now available exclusively at Sephora in the Middle East. To spotlight the launch, the brand has partnered with Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams, who stars in the “Any Time, Any Place, Any Wear” campaign, captured by photographer Ben Hassett. Celebrating radiant self-expression, the campaign showcases how Gracie’s glowing complexion endures across every light setting, thanks to Hourglass’s innovative formulas. Known for its full coverage, waterproof wear and light-reflecting micro spherical powders, the Vanish Airbrush Concealer—now including 10 new shades—is joined by Gracie’s other favourite, the Veil Hydrating Skin Tint, a moisture-boosting formula that delivers a dewy, sheer finish.

For more information, visit @hourglasscosmetics

Dining

Studio Frantzén introduces The Luncheon

Studio Frantzén, the modern European bistro helmed by critically acclaimed chef Björn Frantzén, has launched The Luncheon, a weekend dining experience at Atlantis, The Palm. Available every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, The Luncheon blends French-inspired cuisine with Asian influences, offering a two-course menu with a side for AED 195, plus an optional beverage package featuring wine, cocktails, champagne, and mocktails for an additional AED 225. Ensconced in its vibrant ambiance, eclectic playlists and sipping from its extensive wine list, guests can explore a variety of starters like roasted cauliflower with truffle, seabass ceviche, and oysters, followed by main courses including Angus beef striploin, lamb rack, and salmon tataki, accompanied by sides like deep-fried Hasselback potatoes or butter-braised greens. For dessert? Diners can indulge in an one-of-a-kind desserts in the interactive candy room—your sweet tooth won’t be disappointed.

For reservations, visit studiofrantzendubai.com

Sip Del Sol Sundays At White Beach

Every Sunday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, WHITE Beach Restaurant invites guests to unwind with the newly launched Sip Del Sol Sundays. For AED 200 per person, guests can enjoy a two-hour package featuring free-flowing drinks from a curated selection of handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, wines, prosecco, and house spirits. Whether it’s a chilled Caipiroska, a glass of rosé, or a refreshing virgin mojito, the experience pairs perfectly with a leisurely lunch or simply relaxing to the beats set by resident DJs and dancers.

For more information, visit sevenrooms.com

Ling Ling at Atlantis The Royal Introduces Its New Menu

Perched atop one of the World’s 50 Best Hotels, Ling Ling at Atlantis The Royal has launched a bold new menu featuring over 30 contemporary Asian dishes designed for sharing, alongside an elevated drinks offering and Dubai’s most striking skyline views. Led by Chef de Cuisine Steven Nguyen, the revamped menu celebrates the diversity of Asian cuisine with Japanese-style wagyu beef sando, Indonesian jumbo tiger prawns with sambal matah, Korean BBQ-style wagyu short ribs with banchan, wok-fried Cantonese lobster with a choice of four sauces, and Thai-inspired desserts like mango sticky rice and Thai tea crème brûlée. Bar Manager Christos Panou has also introduced eight new cocktails inspired by the fictional Madame Ling Ling’s travels, adding a whimsical narrative to the curated cocktail and spirits list. The same Ling Ling we know and love, but even more extra.

For more information and reservation, visit linglingdubai.com

Lifestyle

Arabian Gazelles Launches the Middle East’s First All-Women Supercar Rally

From May 1 to 4, 2025, the Arabian Gazelles will launch the Middle East’s first all-women supercar rally, making history by combining luxury, performance, and empowerment as 20 women drive across the UAE. Starting in Dubai and traveling through Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Abu Dhabi, the four-day rally will showcase stunning landscapes and elevated experiences, including a BMW M Series track session, coastal drives, and stays at exclusive resorts like Naäma Beach Villas & Spa, Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, and Qasr Al Sarab. The event, founded by Hanan Sobati, is a celebration of resilience and progress, supported by Chopard, Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, The Elite Cars, and Tom Ford Beauty, aiming to change perceptions and pave the way for women to lead in motorsports and beyond.

For more information, visit @arabiangazelles

Lead image supplied by Tiffany & Co.