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The Nike x SKIMS Ballet Sneaker Has Arrived, Inspired by Tabi

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The Nike x SKIMS Ballet Sneaker, known as the NikeSKIMS Rift Mesh, has launched. Nike and Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS brand have teamed up for their first sneaker collaboration. It was launched on January 26, 2026, it’s an updated version of Nike’s Air Rift from the ’90s, combining ballet-inspired styling with the shoe’s distinctive split-toe feature.

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The original Nike Air Rift, released in 1996, drew inspiration from the barefoot running techniques of athletes in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, and tabi toe (split toe) that allows natural foot movement – That split-toe feature echoes the famous Maison Margiela Tabi shoes (inspired by traditional Japanese tabi socks).

 

Key features include:

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  •  tabi toe for split-toe look and natural foot movement.
  • Breathable mesh upper (in the initial release) for a close fit.
  • Single midfoot strap for easy entry and a secure fit.
  • Minimalist midsole that keeps you close to the ground, reflecting to the original Rift’s barefoot design concept.
  • Textured logo outsole for subtle grip.

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The sneaker is suitable for active wear. Kim Kardashian herself said: “There’s something so powerful and beautiful about a ballet flat, which is why reimagining the Nike Rift for the first NikeSKIMS sneaker felt perfect. The Rift isn’t just a shoe, it’s a 90s icon that women everywhere have fallen in love with.”

The debut Rift Mesh (in colors like black) released at $150 and sold out quickly at select retailers. Follow-up drops, like the Rift Satin (with satin uppers in black and silt red), are slated for February 5, 2026, as part of SKIMS’ Spring ’26 collection inspired by modern ballerinas (featuring campaigns with BLACKPINK’s LISA). This extends into apparel, accessories, and now footwear.

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Louis Vuitton Launches Colour Blossom Watches Inspired by Its Signature Monogram Flower

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Louis Vuitton is expanding its Colour Blossom jewellery collection into luxury watches with four new designs that blend fine jewellery styling with watchmaking.

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The new collection was unveiled this week with house ambassador Ana de Armas leading the campaign photographed by Inez & Vinoodh. The Colour Blossom watches reimagine the brand’s iconic 1896 Monogram Flower design through 26mm cases featuring curved gemstone dials and elegant sculpted detailing.

Each watch takes a different direction. A steel model with a white mother-of-pearl dial and beige strap offers a more understated, everyday option, while a pink gold version combines blush-toned mother-of-pearl with a soft pink strap for a warmer, more delicate finish.

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The most luxurious version features a white mother-of-pearl dial framed with over 100 brilliant-cut diamonds. Louis Vuitton sources materials like mother-of-pearl and amazonite used across select models layers before curving and hand-polishing them to fit the rounded cases.

A subtle rail-track minute marker is stamped directly into the stone, keeping the face clean while maintaining legibility. Even the crown is shaped like a flower, and the hands carry nail-inspired motifs referencing the house’s early luggage hardware.

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Working with such delicate materials required adjustments on the technical side. The thin stone surfaces meant Louis Vuitton’s watchmaking team had to carefully cut into thin. Final finishing is handled at La Fabrique des Arts, the brand’s specialist crafts division.

The collection launches in boutiques on June 12, aimed at customers looking for a timepiece that functions equally as an accessory. It marks another step in Louis Vuitton’s push into Swiss-made watches and high jewellery, building on a motif that has remained central to the house since its early house history.

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Stella McCartney Launches H&M Collection in Dubai

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H&M and Stella McCartney are collaborating again, with Dubai among the first markets to receive it. The collection is set to launch on May 7, available at Mall of the Emirates and The Dubai Mall, the only two UAE retail locations carrying the line.

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The collection draws from 25 years of McCartney’s design history. The ready-to-wear line is built around her signature roomy tailoring with a waistcoat at Dh499, tailored trousers at Dh699, matching barrel-legged trousers at Dh799, a cream masculine trench coat at Dh1,099, a single-breasted jacket at Dh1,299, an oversized wool double-breasted blazer in grey at Dh1,499, and a long wool car coat in grey at Dh1,499. The black three-piece suit comprises a waistcoat, tailored trousers, and a single-breasted jacket. In line with McCartney’s design, the trousers are cut to puddle over shoes and are styled with the white pointed slingbacks also included in the collection.

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The collection’s rock edge is evident in a draped asymmetric red mini dress, alongside a bodycon version adorned with pale gold studs, priced at Dh1,099, it includes long, fitted snakeskin-print styles and a striking one-sleeve cream dress with a looped hem. A sleeveless lace-up tee reading “Rock Royalty” references her father, Paul McCartney of The Beatles, while swimsuits printed with “Stella” in lipstick red are priced at Dh169.

Evening pieces lean into embellishment, with Crystals featured across a bodysuit, leggings and a bra top. For daywear wear, the crystal-trimmed cutout detailing on wide-legged stone-washed jeans offers a wearable alternative. Lingerie lace run through a satin halter neck in grey and a slinky T-shirt dress.

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Accessories include bags bearing the circular Stella McCartney logo, among them a red mesh clutch priced at Dh269, an oversized red mesh tote at Dh499, a canvas tote at Dh799 and a smaller version at Dh429. A shoulder bag with Falabella-style chain edging is priced at Dh1,099, with a red Stella charm at Dh169 and a cherry charm at Dh219 available separately.

McCartney, who led Chloé between 1997 and 2001 before launching her eponymous house, described the collaboration as a journey through her fashion history. “It’s playful, strong, sparkling, joyful and refined,” she said. With pricing well below her mainline range, the May 7 Dubai launch is set to be a standout date.

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Matthieu Blazy Presents His First Chanel Cruise Show in Biarritz

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In the historic seaside town of Biarritz, where Gabrielle Chanel founded her couture house in 1915 and laid the groundwork for a fashion revolution based on freedom and practicality, Matthieu Blazy took center stage as he unveiled his first Cruise collection for Chanel.

 

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The Cruise 2026/27 collection, which debuted at Le Casino Municipal, was a blend of tradition and modernity. Blazy took a restrained approach to the house’s famous regulations, letting the narrative be guided by the movement, fluidity, and coastal ease of Biarritz.

 

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The collection, named Sous le salon la plage, echoed Chanel’s early idea of apparel that effortlessly transitions between indoor refinement and outdoor freedom by blurring the boundaries between comfortable beachwear and structured elegance.

 

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The show began with a modern take on Chanel’s 1926 design, reinvented with Art Deco-inspired details. From there, the collection evolved into a series of fluid forms, flowing silks, lightweight tailoring, and layered looks that combined functionality and luxury. Basque stripes, raffia textures, and soft tweeds reflected the surrounding terrain, while sparkling paillettes captured the glint of sunshine on water.

 

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Blazy told a subtle story throughout the collection. Maritime references such as sailor uniforms and mermaid motifs added depth and feeling, while swim caps and beachwear recalled the artistic impact of Pablo Picasso during his stay in Biarritz. Motion was further highlighted by accessories such as oversized totes, waterproof bags and minimalist footwear, catering to both function and style.

 

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Blazy’s return to Biarritz is not merely a debut, but a thoughtful extension of Chanel’s legacy, a tribute to its roots and a daring step forward into its future.

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