From what to know and wear, to new drops and the ultimate spots to dine, Esquire Weekly is your go-to guide.
The Celebrity Crush
On the closing day of Paris Fashion Week, Chanel unveiled the debut collection of its new artistic director, Matthieu Blazy, who impressed guests with a modern take on Chanel’s signature styles.
Pedro Pascal was among the guests, looking effortlessly refined in casual pants and a sweater in navy and black tones.
The Collection
TOM FORD FASHION’s Fall 2025 collection channels the energy of contrasts, tailoring meets sportswear, strictness meets seduction to reflect the rhythm of modern life.
For men, the look takes cues from late 1980s and early 1990s icons like Jean-Michel Basquiat and John Kennedy Jr., blending blazers with gym shorts for a confident yet effortless attitude.
The result is a collection defined by boldness and spontaneity capturing the brand’s signature mix of elegance, edge, and urban intensity.
The Luxury Scent
Parfums de Marly’s ‘Les Extraits’ collection celebrates the golden age of perfumery with a renewed sense of luxury. Described by founder and creative director Julien Sprecher as “revisiting a luxury beyond compare,” the collection introduces three stunning new fragrances crafted with refined artistry and timeless elegance.
Inspired by the 18th century’s golden age and featuring a striking equestrian theme, the Les Extraits collection comprising Carios, Eragon, and Valerio, masterfully balances time-honored tradition with contemporary resonance. Each extrait de parfum is a bold creation from the storied French Maison, offering exceptional depth and sophistication.
The Initiative
The Arts Club Dubai announces its first Artist Residency Programme, supporting emerging UAE-based artists.
Running remotely over six months (2025–2026), the residency offers two early-career artists a commission fee and material stipend to create new work for an exhibition in April 2026. One selected piece will receive a $10,000 prize and join the Club’s permanent collection.
Responding to the curatorial theme, Singular Focus, the programme encourages works exploring restraint and clarity. A regional advisory committee including Elie Khouri, Laila Binbrek, and Amelie Von Wedel will select the finalists. All artworks will be auctioned, with 100% of proceeds going directly to the artists.
The Culinary Experience
For one night only, on 8 October, SUSHISAMBA Dubai teams up with Kokoro for a special tasting collaboration on the 51st floor of The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm.
Bringing together the theatrical flair of SUSHISAMBA and Kokoro’s cult-favourite hand rolls, the evening will blend Japanese, Brazilian, and Peruvian influences in a playful, high-energy setting. Only 100 guests will enjoy a curated multi-course menu featuring signature and new creations from both restaurants, priced at AED 888 per person.
With two seatings available, diners can expect Kokoro’s whimsical touches, including its iconic yellow ducks, alongside panoramic views and beverage pairings designed to elevate the night. Recommended by Esquire Weekly.
The Retreat
In honour of World Mental Health Day, Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat, in partnership with Exhale, presents Grounded in Care, a one-day restorative experience led by wellness specialist Neli Merris on Friday, 10 October 2025.
The retreat blends intention-setting, breathwork, meditation, journaling, mandala colouring, and sound healing into a holistic journey of self-discovery. Guests will explore practices inspired by Internal Family Systems (IFS), learning to meet their “inner voices”.
Participants will also enjoy complimentary pool and beach access. Hosted within the resort’s serene Greek-inspired architecture, the retreat offers an ideal space to reset, reconnect, and restore balance.
The Fragrance
A radiant tribute to the spirited landscape of Brazil, Byredo’s new olfactory chapter bursts with colour, rhythm, and heat. Named after the Brazilian Portuguese expression for an elevated state of mind, the scent draws inspiration from joyful everyday moments samba at dusk, the rush of beachside wind, and the spirit of motorcyclists weaving through the streets of Rio. Sparkling aldehydes and creamy coconut open the fragrance, unfolding into jasmine, incense, and milky musk, before settling on sunlit sandalwood and salted amber.
Encased in elegant bottles that reflect Byredo’s signature minimalism, the fragrance embodies vibrancy and warmth.
The Night Out
SLS Dubai’s Taste of SLS returns on 10 October 2025 for its third edition, themed “A Journey Through Time.” Guests are invited to step into a night where decades collide, culminating in a headline performance by EDM icon TUJAMO at Privilege.
The event spans five hours of unlimited food and drinks across six venues: Fi’lia, Carna, S Bar, Smoke & Mirrors, La Table du Musichall, and Privilege. Each floor reimagined as a different decade.
Recognised for hits like Boneless and Booty Bounce, TUJAMO brings his high-energy sound to a night that celebrates nostalgia, music, and the timeless thrill of the dance floor.
The Store Opening
Paul Smith expands into the UAE with its first boutique, opening on the first floor of Palm Jumeirah Mall.
The façade, defined by red-gloss fluted tiles, contrasts with limestone flooring featuring the brand’s Shadow Stripe motif. Inside, the design nods to Sir Paul’s beginnings – a 3x3m area framed by hanging fabric screens mirrors his first Nottingham shop, while vintage and custom furnishings blend craftsmanship with modernism.
The store carries menswear, womenswear, and accessories, continuing Paul Smith’s legacy of merging retail and art.