In our weekly series, we bring you the latest in luxury news around the world. This week’s highlights: A new La D My Dior, the Montblanc x Zinédine Zidane capsule collection, and Bottega Veneta introduces Silky Calf Leather
Oceana Cruises debuts the Riviera in Alaska this 2025
The world’s leading culinary-focused cruise line is coming up with over a dozen immersive explorations of Alaska, allowing travellers to go beyond typical tourist sights. The 1,250-guest Riviera, a ship designed for a food-loving crowd, will sail through Alaska from May to September 2025, offering seven- to 12-day itineraries that depart from Seattle, Vancouver and Whittier. Get acquainted with lesser-known and iconic ports like Homer, Sitka and Juneau, and familiarise yourself with the local culture through wildlife spotting, national parks, native tribe sites and food-focused excursions.
Tiffany Titan by Pharrell Williams boasts new freshwater pearl designs
Pearls, a hallmark of Tiffany, are key to the latest Tiffany Titan by Pharrell Williams designs, where the diamond spear motif is juxtaposed with pearls of over 11mm. In a second launch made for the individualistic, distinctive silhouettes are seen across necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings, now available on Tiffany.com and Tiffany & C0. stores around the world. Statement pieces include a necklace decorated with freshwater pearls and nearly one carat of diamonds, and a bracelet featuring pearls and over two carats of diamonds.
SAMBAROOM, now open
Another watering hotspot has arrived, and this time, in the form of SAMBAROOM. Set on the 52nd floor of Capital Tower, the bar sits above SUSHISAMBA’s upper mezzanine, where drinks are sipped before a panoramic view of the city and sea. The bar comes alive every Thursday to Saturday, bringing the spirit of samba to life with DJs and live music, and uniting the cultures of Japan, Brazil and Peru through its food and drink. Expect signature cocktails made with premium spirits from Japan and South America, and a spread of SUSHISAMBA’s most popular bites, such as its anticuchos, rolls and taquitos.
A new La D My Dior
Known for its graceful curves and pared-down silhouette, La D My Dior has been an essential Dior jewellery-watch since launching in 2003. Mirroring the many facets of femininity, this bejewelled timepiece has been reinvented with unprecedented, precious variations. Available in two sizes—19mm and 25mm—it adds refinement to the wrist with stainless steel that’s been enhanced by a pink (or white) mother-of-pearl dial dressed with subtle gold details, and a bezel garnished with diamonds.
The Montblanc x Zinédine Zidane capsule collection
Former football manager and player, Zinédine Zidane, has come together with Montblanc to develop a collection of leather travel essentials, exclusive to the Marina Bay Sands boutique. Tailored to Zidane’s dynamic lifestyle, the collection blends functionality with contemporary design across items such as the Duffle Bag, Cabin Trolley, Sling Bag, Washbag and Passport Holder.
“Zinédine had a clear vision of what he wanted this collection to deliver and was intimately involved in all aspects of its creation… The collection reflects style attributes that are both personal and comfortable to him, while also spotlighting the signature design codes of Montblanc,” said Marco Tomasetta, Montblanc’s artistic director.
Bottega Veneta’s iconic bags, reimagined in Silky Calf Leather
Silky Calf Leather, a material as soft as silk, is currently the highlight of Bottega Veneta’s winter collection. Brought about by innovative phases of tanning, drum dyeing and dry tumbling, this luxurious material is now available in three bags—the Andiamo, a carry-all; the Hop, designed to be appreciated from all sorts of angles; and the Sawyer, a brand-new style featuring the brand’s emblematic knot.
Bring the sauna home
The second-generation HeatPod Sauna Blanket, designed by Hydragun, is a useful thing to have at home, making sure you have easy access to deep relaxation and rejuvenation. Heat it up to the temperature you desire (it goes as hot as 85 degrees), slip right in, and allow the stress and pain to melt away. The Hot Pocket-looking blanket delivers infrared heat therapy for the entire body, allowing for better heart health, natural pain management and stress relief.
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