In our weekly series, we bring you the latest in luxury news around the world. This week’s highlights: La Mer’s new store opening, Dior’s Milly Carnivora collection and Loro Piana’s Loom Bag
Age better with the new Genaissance de la Mer Serum Essence
La Mer’s latest and most luxurious serum has got everything you need for better skin. Rich in Crystal Miracle Broth (the brand’s patented blend of giant sea kelp, vitamins, minerals and all things nutritious), the new Genaissance de la Mer Serum Essence reinforces your skin’s micro symmetry and maximises its youthful potential with great speed. It works outside-in, first targeting skin’s worst enemies for a more finely tuned repair and lifting problems within 30 days. Yours for S$1,420.
Miu Miu Women’s Tales #27
Here’s something for Asian pride. Malaysian filmmaker Tan Chui Mui, who made her directorial debut in 2006 with Love Conquers All, was just announced as the latest director of Miu Miu Women’s Tales, a short-film series that supports original and profound female directors of the world, inviting them to explore vanity and femininity of the 21st century. In this 27th commission, titled I Am The Beauty of Your Beauty, I Am The Fear of Your Fear, Tan’s film follows Gita, a young woman grappling with her past and seeking solace in sisterhood in Malaysia. She wrestles her inner demons via martial arts, and through that, find inner strength and beauty within. “The search can only be inwards,” says Tan. The film premieres in Shanghai this 12 March 2024 and will soon be available online here.
Tumi launches a best-in-class golf collection
Leading travel and lifestyle brand, Tumi, is extending its sports line with the new launch of golf bags and accessories. It has everything for the golfer, from cart bags and stand bags to covers, duffels and most of all, performance luxury that’s durable and functional. The Golf Cart Bag (S$2,320), for instance, fits more than just 14 clubs, but drinks, valuables and other essentials. It also has a protective rain cover and a USB-C charging port just in case. Other highlights include the Golf Stand Bag (S$1,910), with just as much interior space, and the Golf Hardside Two-Wheeled Travel Case (S$1,890), which accommodates the Cart or Stand Bag and more.
La Mer’s opens flagship boutique
There’s a new space for anyone who craves the La Mer experience. Located at Ion Orchard, the new La Mer flagship boutique invites you to embark on a journey of indulgence and rejuvenation. Take comfort in the brand’s skincare offerings and treat yourself to a spa session; the spa-integrated store offers exclusive facial treatments, including the Genaissance Facial, Purifying Detox Facial and Soothing Facial. There’s also facial yoga and pilates, designed to “sculpt and revitalise one’s visage with precision and grace,” and sound bath therapy to soothe the mind, body and soul.
Dior’s Milly Carnivora collection gets an update
Take flower gifting to another level with Dior’s Milly Carnivora collection of rings, necklaces and earrings. Inspired by Christian Dior’s Milly-la-Forêt garden and conceived by Victoire de Castellane, the long-serving creative director of Dior Fine Jewellery, the collection pays tribute to nature with delicately lacquered flowers, shimmering colours and precious stones.
Loro Piana’s Loom Bag
For those looking for a versatile tote bag that serves well on any occasion, the Loro Piana Loom Bag is something to consider. The double-handled bag and its hidden metal bar beneath the flap, recalls the way fabric drapes over the heddle of a loom. Available in buttery leather or canvas with leather detailing, the bag also features iconic elements of the Maison, from the ring-shaped keyring from its ready-to-wear pieces to the signature golden lock clasp with Loro Piana’s engraved initials. Get ready for the worldwide launch happening this 11 April 2024.
In case you missed it:
All about the Chopard L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer SHH Edition
Although many top marques are known to flaunttheir watches’ innerworkings with see-through case backs, timepieces that come with antiquated ‘officer’-style hinged back covers elevate the experience with tactility and…
Robb Reports: Dolce & Gabbana Fall/Winter Women 2024 collection
Black dominates the Dolce & Gabbana Fall/Winter 2024 Women collection, where the essence of timeless masculinity meets sensuality. Here, a man’s classic, the tuxedo gets reinvented; what is deemed hyper-masculine is now infused with…
Pullman Singapore Hill Street offers a restful, railway-inspired retreat
George Pullman’s 19th-century innovation of luxury sleeper cars left an indelible mark in the travel industry, bringing a level of comfort and elegance previously unseen on railways. These opulent Pullman cars, with their lavish interiors, plush seating, and premium dining services, elevated overnight train travel to a prestigious affair…
