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This Week in Luxury: Chopard takes the stage at Cannes Film Festival, Aman travels to The Bahamas, Highgrove x Burberry’s fourth collection and more

By Robb Report Singapore 19 May, 2025

In our weekly series, we bring you the latest in luxury news around the world. This week’s highlights: Glenn Marten’s debut collection for Maison Margiela, Hublot reinvents perfection, Hourglass Cosmetics launches a new concealer

The Chopard Rooftop at Cannes Film Festival. Photo by Chopard

Chopard, a Cannes Film Festival official partner

Ever since Caroline Scheufele reimagined the Palme d’Or in 1997, Chopard has been an official partner of Cannes, and is currently accompanying leading talents of the cinema world throughout the 12-day celebration (13 to 24 May 2025). As a fervent supporter of cinema of all forms, the Maison has held the exclusive honour of crafting every official trophy, including the Trophée Chopard, a prestigious award that honours emerging talent like this year’s recipients Marie Colomb and Finn Bennett. It also proudly returns as the presenting sponsor of the amFAR Gala Cannes at Hôtel du Cap – Eden-Roc, where countless celebrities will be donned in Chopard jewellery.

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Creative director Glenn Martens. Photo by Maison Margiela

Glenn Marten’s debut collection for Maison Margiela

At Paris Haute Couture week in July, creative director Glenn Martens will be showcasing his first collection for Maison Margiela. Marking the beginning of a new chapter for the fashion house, Martens will continue to ignite creativity through boundary-pushing designs and its founding values of authenticity, radicality and self-expression.

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The interior of a villa at Amancaya. Photo by Aman

Aman announces a new island sanctuary

Aman is bringing its revered DNA of unparalleled service, luxury and privacy to Exuma, The Bahamas, one of the world’s most exclusive destinations in the Caribbean. Designed in partnership with Swiss investor and philanthropist Dona Bertarelli, Amancaya will be set across two of the Excumas’ most secluded private cays, and will comprise a 36-pavilion hotel, limited collection of Aman Residences and a host of resort amenities.

Amancaya

Hublot reinvents perfection

Unlike traditional horologists, who enjoy refining centuries-old complications, brands like Hublot prefer pushing the envelope with futuristic designs and features. The MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System, which took three years to construct its first 50 pieces, represents one of the watch world’s most radical departures from convention; without a dial, hands or oscillating weight, it boasts a roller display, circular power reserve and regulation via a tourbillon inclined at 35°. First unveiled in titanium last year, it is now available in either black ceramic or sapphire, two materials that are deeply etched in Hublot’s DNA. The black version, limited to 50 pieces, comes as a nod to the All-Black series that Hublot pioneered, and the sapphire version, limited to jut 30 pieces, takes transparency to a whole new level. The MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System is “flooded with light”, revealing its extraordinary movement and all of its 592 components.

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Highgrove x Burberry supports The King’s Foundation

Burberry just launched its fourth capsule in partnership with Highgrove, the foundation dedicated to funding Highgrove Gardens, the gardens that surround the family residence of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Full of British charm, the 28-piece Highgrove x Burberry collection celebrates the vibrant designs of British artist Helen Bullock and honours Burberry’s deep-rooted relationship with the outdoors through materials like certified wool, organic cotton and organic silk.

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The Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer, available in 27 shades. Photo by Hourglass Cosmetics

Hourglass Cosmetics’ flawless concealer

Say goodbye to blemished skin with the Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer—at least for 16 hours. This weightless and waterproof formula delivers on all counts, covering up imperfections with a flawless, airbrushed finish, while enhancing the skin’s natural radiance. Available in travel size for convenience, the concealer is launched as part of Hourglass Cosmetics’ summer 2025 lineup, which also includes the Vanish Airbrush Pressed Powder, Veil Soft Focus Setting Spray and Illusion Priming Moisturiser.

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