In our weekly series, we bring you the latest in luxury news around the world. This week’s highlights: Vacheron Constantin maps the zodiac, Lancôme pushes the boundaries of skin repair and Le Bristol Paris unveils the Eden Suite
Enrol at Bvlgari’s first-ever jewellery school
Developed and managed with Tarì Design School, Scuola Bvlgari will kick off its first classes this September 2025, in hopes of cultivating the next generation of jewellery artisans. Housed within the newly expanded Manifattura in Valenza, the school welcomes one and all, and is now accepting enrolment for courses in goldsmithing and gemstone setting. Running for a total of 1,680 and 600 hours respectively, the classes will be delivered by a team of experts, offering participants an excellent point of entry into either profession.
Vacheron Constantin maps the zodiac
Vacheron Constantin’s latest series is a glittering homage to the stars above. The Métiers d’Art Tribute to the Celestial includes 12 references inspired by the zodiac. Each piece features a 39mm white gold case set with 112 baguette-cut blue sapphires and complementary blue dials with a hand-guilloché illustration of one of the zodiac signs and a diamond configuration of its associated constellation. To top it off, a Maltese Cross-shaped tourbillon cage sits at 6 o’clock, offering glimpses of the ultra-thin self-winding calibre 2160. The one dozen limited editions are available exclusively in Vacheron Constantin boutiques with prices on request.
Singapore’s new S$30 million private club
Launching this December at the newly refurbished MacDonald House in Orchard, Vanta is all set to be Singapore’s most ambitious private members’ club yet. After two years of intensive development, the 1,486-square-metre space won’t just be a destination, but a likeminded community poised to shape the future of business and culture. Designed with contemporary flair and timeless elegance, the two-storey club will be home to private tasting rooms, dining and lounge salons, Michelin-starred cuisine by Alvin Leung and an ever-evolving collection of rare wines and spirits.
Padel your way to better skin
Now until 29 August 2025, Clé de Peau Beauté and Four Seasons Hotel Singapore are inviting guests to take a whack at padel and indulge in a little self-care. Guests who book a court session at the hotel’s newly launched padel facility will be treated to complimentary access to the steam room and sauna, a sample of Clé de Peau Beauté’s UV Protective Cream, and a Clé de Peau Beauté voucher equivalent to the value of your booking.
Lancôme pushes the boundaries of skin repair
Since Lancôme’s breakthrough with the Génifique Ultimate Serum, a medical-inspired formula clinically proven to deliver instant results, the brand once again leads the frontier of repair science with two new revolutionary products: the Génifique Ultimate Lotion and Génifique Ultimate Eye Cream. Engineered as the essential first step in the Génifique routine, the lotion offers Lancôme’s highest repair power, transforming skin quality with a plasma-like, ultra-fast absorbing liquid. The eye cream, on the other hand, goes beyond dark circles to repair up to six years of eye contour damages.
Le Bristol Paris’ great escape
Tucked away on the sixth floor at Le Bristol Paris, there’s a new, lush hideaway dedicated to your well-being. Wrapped in greenery, the Eden Suite functions as a timeless escape that’s filled with understated luxury, from the textured drapes by Maison Schumacher and Braquenié and the silken Clarence House sofa embroidered with stylised foliage, to the see-through wellness sanctuary complete with a hammam, sauna, rain shower, jacuzzi, and massage table.
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