Mercedes-Benz, in partnership with Esquire and Hugo Boss, ran the third of their MB Night Stars evenings at Pearls & Caviar, Shangri-La Hotel, Abu Dhabi, on April 14. Nightlife lovers had their pictures taken outside the fashionable club by a professional photographer in the sleek company of a of a Mercedes-Benz dream car.
The series is running every weekend throughout April. Mercedes-Benz Esquire, and Hugo Boss are selecting one Night Star of the Week. An overall winner from the series will also feature in this year’s Esquire Best Dressed list, out on June 1st.
You can join the conversation on social media using hashtag #MBNightStars, but first read on to find out more about the winner of week three, Liam Atkins. Here, the 25-year-old British architectural designer gives us his style secrets:
What’s your favourite wardrobe item and why?
Leather desert boots; they complement a wide range of outfits and occasions, formal or casual.
How would you describe your style?
Easy and unpretentious, with outbursts of pattern.
What does your style say about you?
Laid back and casual, with outbursts of weird.
What’s the best style advice you can give our readers?
Keep it simple; block colours with bold patterns.
What’s the best style advice you’ve even been given?
Don’t go double denim; go triple tartan.
How has your style changed as you’ve got older?
I’ve had to ditch the dummy and dungarees.
Does your style change when you travel?
Not particularly; my wardrobe travels with me.
What three wardrobe items can you not live without?
Black jeans, patterned t-shirts and a timeless watch.
Who’s your style icon?
What is your favourite outfit and why?
A classic tuxedo with floral lining and braces. #winning
The venues for the rest of April are:
• April 28, 29, 30: White, Meydan, Dubai
