It's fashion week season and that means it's time for the UAE's Hadban twins to win the internet all over again.
Mohammed and Humaid Hadban, who have become social media stars with their co-ordinated, colourful matching styles, have been spotted at shows across Milan Men's Fashion Week. The duo, whose TikTok account, Twins Hadban, has more than 1.2 million followers, are best known for their sartorial sensibilities, having tapped high-end luxury brands from Gucci to Kenzo and being featured in an American Eagle campaign.
Their first stop was at Gucci on Friday, the opening day of the fashion week shows for next autumn and winter. Despite the absence of a creative director, the label showcased a range of slouchy, androgynous styles — echoes of former creative head Alessandro Michele, who abruptly left in November after seven years in the role.
The Hadbans rubbed shoulders with other global influencers including TikTok star Nic Kaufmann and Callum Mullin.
"This time we wanted to dress differently," the brothers wrote on Instagram, sporting co-ordinated outfits from the label but in different styles.
The next day, the Hadbans attended the Dolce & Gabbana show — in matching outfits and sunglasses — where Machine Gun Kelly and Italian singer Blanco were among the front-row guests.
The designer duo displayed a collection that was mostly in black monochrome, with grey and white playing a supporting role. While light on bling, the looks were anything but basic as designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana created a collection built around tailoring that's perfect for a night out.
The twins were also seen at the Fendi show later in the day where designer Silvia Venturini Fendi showcased a collection that the WWD said was "one of the most overtly luxurious collections in Milan".
The Hadbans were also spotted at the Etro and Prada shows on Sunday.
At Prada, co-creative directors Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons sent out tailored, slightly blocky suit jackets with sharp, wing-like collars. The collars, reminiscent of the 1930s or '70s and in retro geometric prints, gave a romantic touch to an otherwise spare collection.
The clean looks and minimalist tailoring had an intentional retro-futuristic feel, that Simons defined as “very Prada.”
Puffer coats had a rotund shape. Quilted T-shirts kept the torso warm under overcoats. Shoes were thick-soled lace-ups with raised piping. Bags were slim document or computer bags, with a thermos slot. Suiting was mostly black or grey, with separates providing colour: trousers in red or green, cerulean blazers, yellow and pink cardigans.
Outside, hundreds of screaming K-pop fans greeted the band Enhypen as they arrived for the show, and a few were rewarded with selfies afterwards. The seven-member group made their debut in 2020 with the EP Border: Day One.
Last year, the twins also attended the Milan Men's Fashion Week spring-summer showcases, alongside the likes of actors Jake Gyllenhaal and Rami Malek.
Scroll through the gallery for more pictures from Milan Menswear Week autumn/winter showcases
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Sharp tailoring featured at Dolce & Gabbana's autumn/winter 2023-2024 men's fashion show at Milan Fashion Week. AFP -
A grey monochrome look at Dolce & Gabbana autumn/winter 2023-2024 men's show. AFP -
Sheer tops at Dolce & Gabbana autumn/winter 2023-2024 men's show. AFP -
Muscle knitwear showed off physiques at Dolce & Gabbana autumn/winter 2023-2024 men's show. AFP -
Dramatic hourglass-tailored coats and jackets with curved waistlines featured at Dolce & Gabbana. AP -
Emporio Armani's menswear for autumn/winter 2023-2024 showcased vintage aviator-inspired looks. AP -
Channelling Charles Lindbergh at the Emporio Armani show at Milan Fashion Week. EPA -
Designer Giorgio Armani brought out his signature velvet jackets in deep hues for his latest Emporio Armani collection. EPA -
Silken shirts with foulards in bright accent hues such as magenta, purple and mauve at Emporio Armani. AP -
Mirrored aviator glasses and leather utility belts at Emporio Armani. AFP -
Long coats incorporated a wraparound asymmetrical cape for Fendi's autumn/winter 2023-2024 men's collection. AFP -
One-shoulder tops at the Fendi show. Getty Images -
The colour palette at Fendi was mostly low-key tones such as grey. Getty Images -
The Fendi collection for next winter flashes skin in ways once reserved for women. Getty Images -
Tailoring tricks at Fendi rendered a cosy and enveloping effect. AFP -
K-Way menswear autumn/winter 2023-24 featured short coats with matching boots that layer over slim body suits or quilted short-shorts and tops. AP -
K-Way’s trademark packable raincoats were inspired when the brand's founder spied two children wearing red Nylon raincoats in Paris in 1965. AP -
The new collection included cropped puffer jackets in tight accordion pleats. AP -
The palette is hewn towards K-Way’s traditional orange and blue, with some white and green. AP -
The brand’s distinctive zipper acts as a logo, providing accents along with function. AP
— Additional reporting by AP
