Month of August. Skate stiletto by Saint Laurent
Month of August. Skate stiletto by Saint Laurent
Month of August. Skate stiletto by Saint Laurent
Month of August. Skate stiletto by Saint Laurent

YSL's new stiletto-skates, and other essentially useless things we really want - in pictures


Panna Munyal
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YSL is taking athleisure to new heights with the arrival of its stiletto-skates.

Set to hit our shores sometime in August, a precious few pieces will be available at Level Shoes and at the brand's Mall of the Emirates boutique.

While we don’t know exactly how much they will cost yet, we do know this much: you should not attempt to actually use them. However gorgeous they are, this will lead to all sorts of precious things being broken, notably your ankle and your dignity.

Here's a few other kooky finds that we can't really justify, but are lusting after nonetheless.

  • High-cost hygiene: the Dh16,000 Reinast toothbrush is made of solid titanium, comes with replaceable brush heads and a titanium holder, which, for an additional Dh2,000, can be monogrammed
    High-cost hygiene: the Dh16,000 Reinast toothbrush is made of solid titanium, comes with replaceable brush heads and a titanium holder, which, for an additional Dh2,000, can be monogrammed
  • Millionaire musicians: who needs Gibson when you have Chanel? The guitar features a lacquered spruce wood body, quilted leather case and logos galore.
    Millionaire musicians: who needs Gibson when you have Chanel? The guitar features a lacquered spruce wood body, quilted leather case and logos galore.
  • Off your rocket: the next time you're going off-planet consider these socks made specifically for space travel by Spanish brand Sock'M. They are made with fire-proof cotton, reinforced with silver and copper thread to inhibit electrostatic charge.
    Off your rocket: the next time you're going off-planet consider these socks made specifically for space travel by Spanish brand Sock'M. They are made with fire-proof cotton, reinforced with silver and copper thread to inhibit electrostatic charge.
  • Shoe off: these Dh365,000 Virgin America sneakers have a lot of the same amenities as the airline's first class seat, such as white leather, a stainless steel seatbelt buckle, a video display, a rechargeable battery, a USB phone charger and a Wi-Fi hotspot. Courtesy Virgin America
    Shoe off: these Dh365,000 Virgin America sneakers have a lot of the same amenities as the airline's first class seat, such as white leather, a stainless steel seatbelt buckle, a video display, a rechargeable battery, a USB phone charger and a Wi-Fi hotspot. Courtesy Virgin America
  • Smell the coffee: Dolce & Gabbana teamed up with high-end Italian appliance manufacturer Smeg to create a range of art deco kitchen appliances, including this espresso machine.
    Smell the coffee: Dolce & Gabbana teamed up with high-end Italian appliance manufacturer Smeg to create a range of art deco kitchen appliances, including this espresso machine.
  • Horn of plenty: the Rhino chair by Maximo Riera is admirable for its biological accuracy in terms of both detail and scale. Oh, and it costs close to Dh250,000. Courtesy Cities Boutique
    Horn of plenty: the Rhino chair by Maximo Riera is admirable for its biological accuracy in terms of both detail and scale. Oh, and it costs close to Dh250,000. Courtesy Cities Boutique
  • State of play: Chanel knocks it out of the park again with this wood and resin beach bat and ball set, priced at about Dh10,000. Courtesy Chanel
    State of play: Chanel knocks it out of the park again with this wood and resin beach bat and ball set, priced at about Dh10,000. Courtesy Chanel