Amal Altauqi

United Kingdom

Music and Fashion Editor at PAUSE

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PAUSE Visits: Paramount Times Square - A Generator Hotel

3 weeks ago | pausemag.co.uk | Amal Altauqi

Just off the flickering chaos of Times Square, the Paramount Hotel offers a different kind of drama — quieter, curated, with a nod to the golden age of theatre and the pulse of contemporary New York. After all, it’s in the name. Originally built in 1928, it carries the bones of old Broadway. Its lobby is a study in mood and movement, where Art Deco echoes meet downtown cool. Think velvet armchairs, marble floors and a good amount of je ne sais quoi to its ambience.
Burberry Takes the Main Stage with Festival Campaign

3 weeks ago | pausemag.co.uk | Amal Altauqi

Burberry sets the tone for summer with a new campaign that champions the spirit of British music festivals. Titled Burberry Festival, the project unfolds as a series of short films and striking portraits capturing the raw energy of live music and the style that surrounds it. Directed by Kim Gehrig and shot by Drew Vickers, the campaign showcases both off-duty moments and main-stage icons.
PAUSE Visits: AC Hotel - Downtown Los Angeles

3 weeks ago | pausemag.co.uk | Amal Altauqi

Perched seamlessly in the beating heart of Downtown LA, just steps away from the hum of Crypto.com Arena, the cultural draw of LA Live, and the ever-busy Convention Center, the AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles isn’t just another sleek addition to the skyline – instead, it’s a quiet, confident immersion into design, light, and the layered rhythm of the bustling city itself. Here, timeless Spanish elegance gets an LA makeover.
PAUSE Highlights: The Cartoonization of Fashion

3 weeks ago | pausemag.co.uk | Amal Altauqi

In 2025, this dialogue between fashion and animation continues to evolve. Coperni’s futuristic collaborations and Disney-inspired motifs reaffirm how storytelling and style can coexist seamlessly, even going as far as hosting a runway show at Disney. As Tom and Jerry celebrated their 85th anniversary in February of this year, brands like BAPE and Converse have tapped into nostalgia, with capsule collections reimagining the iconic duo through a contemporary lens.
Jack Harlow Teases Unreleased New Balance 442

3 weeks ago | pausemag.co.uk | Amal Altauqi

“Redefining Male Fashion.”PAUSE is an independent digital publication focused on young male fashion. We cover street style, the latest trends, style advice and reveal the latest products available for the fashion conscious young male. The vision for PAUSE was to create a platform which effortlessly expresses male fashion. The idea behind the word PAUSE was for its audience to physically as well as visually pause (stop) for male fashion, style advice and the latest trends.
FERRAGAMO Drop Pre-Fall 2025 Campaign

3 weeks ago | pausemag.co.uk | Amal Altauqi

Ferragamo’s legacy is deeply rooted in Hollywood—the city where Salvatore Ferragamo earned his reputation as the “shoemaker to the stars,” crafting shoes for legends like Joan Crawford and Judy Garland, and outfitting films from Cecil B. DeMille’s Westerns to Marilyn Monroe’s iconic roles. For Pre-Fall 2025, the brand revisits this cinematic heritage through the eyes of acclaimed Italian filmmaker Alice Rohrwacher.
New Balance Launches ABZORB 2000

3 weeks ago | pausemag.co.uk | Amal Altauqi

New Balance redefines retro-futurism with the launch of the ABZORB 2000, a striking evolution of its iconic cushioning tech. First revealed at Milan Design Week, the silhouette merges minimalist aesthetics with high-detail innovation, nodding to the brand’s running roots while pushing design into tomorrow. At the heart of the shoe is a full-length ABZORB midsole, paired with ABZORB SBS pods that amplify both comfort and style.
What Went Down at Don Toliver’s HARDSTONE PSYCHO Tour

3 weeks ago | pausemag.co.uk | Amal Altauqi

From the moment the lights dipped into darkness and the first distorted notes of “KRYPTONITE” rippled through the speakers, it was clear: this wasn’t just another stop on Don Toliver’s “PSYCHO HARDSTONE” tour. This was a rupture, a portal into the psyche of an artist crafting not just sound, but an entire universe. An invitation into his meticulously-carved creative vision. Don Toliver didn’t need an entourage of backup dancers or elaborate choreography. He didn’t have to overcompensate.
Tobe Nwigwe and Moncler Drop the “Trailgrip Momint”

4 weeks ago | pausemag.co.uk | Amal Altauqi

Grammy nominated artist, Tobe Nwigwe, steps into the design spotlight with Moncler for the launch of the Trailgrip Momint, a fresh take on the label’s luxe outdoor silhouette in his signature minty green. The sneaker’s name nods to Nwigwe’s acclaimed album MoMINTs, while the design speaks volumes in its refined textures: a mix of smooth suede, nubuck, and richly grained leather. Embroidered with “Chukwu”, short for his full name, Tobechukwu, the shoe is both personal and purposeful.
SPOTTED: Lil Yachty Stars in Corteiz’s Spring Campaign

4 weeks ago | pausemag.co.uk | Amal Altauqi

“Redefining Male Fashion.”PAUSE is an independent digital publication focused on young male fashion. We cover street style, the latest trends, style advice and reveal the latest products available for the fashion conscious young male. The vision for PAUSE was to create a platform which effortlessly expresses male fashion. The idea behind the word PAUSE was for its audience to physically as well as visually pause (stop) for male fashion, style advice and the latest trends.