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Celebrity Crush
English actor Luke Newton debuted his new buzz cut while wearing a grey suit and white shirt, paired with a IWC Portofino Automatic 40mm stainless steel watch with a white dial, during the opening night of House of McQueen in New York City this September.
The Bag
FENDI introduces the Flux Backpack as part of its Men’s Fall/Winter 2025–26 centenary collection, a piece designed for life in motion. This isn’t just a backpack; it’s a symbol of modern mobility.
Inspired by contemporary rhythms and fluid lifestyles, the Flux Backpack combines FENDI’s heritage craftsmanship with forward-thinking design. A standout detail is the FF logo reimagined as a tuck closure in palladium-finish metal.
Available in soft calfskin (in black or chocolate brown) or a black nylon version with a tonal FF weave, the backpack is both practical and elevated. Inside, there’s a laptop compartment and fabric lining; outside, it features a drawstring closure, leather handle, and adjustable padded straps for ultimate comfort.
Whether you’re commuting or traveling, this (Esquire Weekly recommends) backpack is engineered for those who navigate life with confidence. Available in boutiques and online.
The Performance
Making its Arab world premiere at NYU Abu Dhabi’s The Arts Center, Find Your Eyes by British artist Benji Reid opens the centre’s 11th season with power and poignancy.
Supported by Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels, the show is a genre-blurring mix of photography, choreography, and theatre. It tackles themes of race, masculinity, identity, and mental health through a surreal, photographer’s lens, presenting bold stage imagery with emotional depth.
Reid’s work is a meditation on both personal and collective experience—balancing vulnerability and triumph, stillness and motion. Find Your Eyes sets the tone for a season focused on community narratives and cultural exchange, underscoring The Arts Centre’s role as a hub for storytelling with global resonance. Catch it September 19–20 at the Red Theatre.
The Sneaker
Tod’s reinvents urban footwear with the launch of the Red Dot sneaker, a silhouette that merges Italian craftsmanship with cutting-edge tech.
Red Dot is the product of meticulous design, balancing premium materials with everyday wearability. The supple leather upper, elastic lacing, and feather-light sole offer flexibility and style from morning meetings to weekend escapes.
What makes it special is its embodiment of Tod’s “Artisanal Intelligence” where generational know-how meets innovation. The iconic red dot detail nods to Tod’s legendary Gommino sole, anchoring the sneaker in brand heritage while introducing a new design code for the style-conscious. Esquire Weekly must-have.
The Collection
MR PORTER returns with a Fall/Winter 2025 campaign that champions elevated essentials and modern tailoring. Shot on the streets of Korea by Robbie Lawrence, the edit is a masterclass in cold-weather sophistication. Think rich textures, sharp silhouettes, and smart layering that balance style with substance.
Highlights include Saint Laurent turtlenecks, God’s True Cashmere knits, CELINE HOMME leather jackets, and structured outerwear from TOM FORD and LOEWE. Accessories from Bottega Veneta and Jil Sander add texture and edge, while Gucci full-looks and Dries Van Noten tailoring ground the collection in runway-worthy polish.
The result is a curated winter wardrobe designed for urban life, where warmth meets refinement.
The Glasses
Meta and EssilorLuxottica continue to redefine smart eyewear, unveiling the next-gen Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) and Oakley Meta Vanguard at Meta Connect.
The Oakley Meta Vanguard, built for athletes, features a 12MP ultra-wide camera, open-ear audio, wind noise reduction, and seamless compatibility with Garmin and Strava. With IP67 resistance and up to 9 hours of battery life (plus 36 more with the case), it’s made to go the distance.
Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) brings 3K video, longer battery, and AI features like Conversation Focus. Style and tech converge with customizable designs, prescription options, and seamless software updates. Whether cycling, traveling, or just reading Esquire Weekly and living life hands-free, these glasses are changing how we see and hear the world.
The Travel Drop
Luxury meets mobility in Santoni’s new Eclipse travel collection. Crafted from Nylux, recycled nylon with a palmellato leather effect, Eclipse is designed for the modern jet-setter who wants elegance without sacrificing practicality. Offered in a striking Adriatico Blue, the collection includes backpacks, trolleys, travel cases, and even a coordinating cap.
The waterproof exterior is matched with a smooth nylon lining and refined leather details using Santoni’s signature Velatura technique. Lightweight, durable, and stylish, Eclipse proves that sustainable materials and luxury design are no longer mutually exclusive. A must-have for those who travel with intention and taste.
The Opening
Brioni unveils its latest boutique at Dubai Mall, a space that brings Italian sophistication to the heart of one of the world’s luxury capitals. Designed with timeless elegance, the boutique features vintage Italian furniture from the 1940s to 1970s, travertine flooring, gunmetal accents, and a soft neutral palette.
The store offers the full Brioni experience: ready-to-wear collections, shoes, accessories, fragrances, and the coveted Bespoke service. Every detail reflects the brand’s philosophy of “whispered luxury,” designed for the modern gentleman who values craftsmanship over flash.
The Restaurant
Sea Fu at Four Seasons Resort Dubai is back for a new season, and it’s once again the go-to for refined beachfront dining. The restaurant blends the serenity of the Gulf shoreline with a modern Asian-inspired menu. Expect sushi, dim sum, wok-fried specialties, and expertly grilled seafood, all crafted with premium seasonal ingredients.
With bespoke tasting menus, fine wine pairings, and an ambient seaside atmosphere, every meal feels like a curated experience. Whether it’s a sunset dinner or a moonlit cocktail, Sea Fu delivers flavour and feeling in equal measure.
