Alina Ali grew up in Dubai and has spent the last ten years watching the UAE's fashion and lifestyle scene transform into one of the most dynamic in the world. As a writer, she was documenting UAE sneaker culture, high fashion, and luxury lifestyle before most outlets realised it was worth covering. She joined What's Hot in UAE as Fashion, Lifestyle & Sneaker Culture Writer after years of running her own fashion blog and building a following among Dubai's style community. Her network includes boutique owners, brand representatives, stylists and resellers across the UAE — which means her release guides, stockist lists, and fashion coverage are sourced from people with actual access, not copied from brand press kits. Alina covers everything from Nike and Jordan regional exclusives to high fashion, couture, luxury brands, beauty, and the UAE's homegrown streetwear labels making noise internationally. Lifestyle at What's Hot in UAE is her domain — and that means anything fashion, from the runway to the street. She is based in Dubai Marina and collects Air Maxes. Follow Alina's work on Muck Rack , Substack , Vocal , and Medium .
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When it comes to underwear, few brands hold the iconic status of Calvin Klein. Since their introduction in the early ’80s, Calvin Klein‘s boxer briefs have set the standard for designer underwear, pioneering the blend of comfort, style, and a bit of that famous CK appeal. Known for their high-profile celebrity campaigns featuring the likes…
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If you’re a fan of Tyler, the Creator, you probably remember the early 2010s when the rapper-turned-designer was almost always seen sporting Supreme. The combination of Tyler’s irreverent style and Supreme’s bold designs made for an iconic pairing that defined a generation of streetwear enthusiasts. This week, a new campaign featuring Tyler has surfaced in…
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