Emporio Armani, Pandora, Onitsuka Tiger & More: New Fashion Drops To Level-Up Your Mid-Year Look!
New season, new drops!
From bold watches to breezy jewellery and Y2K-inspired kicks, these fresh picks are here to level up your style game from day to night.
G-SHOCK
When tough meets trendy, you get the G-SHOCK DWE5600JB, a limited-edition timepiece born from the creative collision between Casio and music icon J Balvin. Designed with versatility in mind, it comes with eight interchangeable band and bezel combinations, each featuring signature motifs like his iconic lightning bolt and vibrant colour pops. This is the kind of watch that makes you feel like the main character, whether you're on stage or just showing up for yourself.
The G-SHOCK x J Balvin DWE5600JB is now available globally, ready to be customised to your mood and moment.
EMPORIO ARMANI
Light meets luxe in Emporio Armani's Dawn to Dusk collection for Spring/Summer 2025. Inspired by the poetic shifts in daylight, the collection is all about soft tones, understated silhouettes, and a relaxed kind of polish. Expect shadow-striped fabrics, brass accents, and clean tailoring that transitions seamlessly from morning coffee runs to late-night dinners. A structured blazer paired with a crisp blouse sets the tone, while a playful white tee keeps things grounded and wearable.
The Dawn to Dusk collection is now in stores and online for those ready to redefine their everyday wardrobe.
Pandora
Let your jewellery do the talking this summer with Pandora's sun-soaked seasonal collection. Drawing inspiration from wind-blown beaches and rolling waves, the collection features oceanic textures, playful sea creature charms, and bold tennis bracelets designed to stack and sparkle. Highlights include rippled rings, twisted bands, and vibrant stones that bring a dose of carefree energy to every outfit.
Available now online and in boutiques, this collection is your sign to layer up and shine bright.
Skechers
Comfort meets cool in the new Skechers Street Shadow Collection. Channeling early 2000s nostalgia, the drop includes two main silhouettes: the Stellar OG with breathable mesh and Duraleather uppers, and the Stellar 90 with a metallic twist and futuristic edge. Both feature Air-Cooled Memory Foam insoles and grippy outsoles built for all-day wear. It's a nod to the past with both feet planted firmly in the now.
Each pair retails for RM429 and is available online and in concept stores. Spend RM550 (or RM500 for members) to score a limited-edition Cha Eun-woo acrylic photocard stand.
Onitsuka Tiger
Minimalism gets a modern remix in Onitsuka Tiger's Spring/Summer 2025 Yellow Collection. Fronted by global star Momo from TWICE, the Urban Beats-inspired collection plays with contrast and clean lines, transforming basics like lingerie and knits into street-ready fashion. Footwear steals the spotlight with faux fur clogs, architectural pumps, and versatile sandals that carry you from office to after-hours with ease.
The full campaign and exclusive behind-the-scenes content are now live on Onitsuka Tiger's official channels.
Etro
Etro is serving dreamlike energy with its Spring/Summer 2025 eyewear campaign, set to a lush soundtrack by Daniela Pes and captured through the lens of Joshua Woods. Models Africa Garcia and Mahi Kabra bring the campaign to life in sun-drenched scenes, framed by bold eyewear shapes and reimagined classics. Expect vivid colour palettes, dramatic silhouettes, and fresh takes on the Pegaso and Paisley motifs.
The latest eyewear collection is available at Etro boutiques, online, and through selected optical retailers worldwide.
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