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This Week in Luxury: Lough Eske Castle’s new suites, GPHG 2024 winners, Graff’s new concept salon and more

By Robb Report Singapore 18 November, 2024

In our weekly series, we bring you the latest in luxury news around the world. This week’s highlights: In Good Company redefines denim, Henry Jacques gets intimate, and Giddy-up! with Christian Louboutin

A bird’s-eye view of the Lough Eske Castle in Ireland. Photo by Harcourt Developments

The suite life at Lough Eske Castle

Set by the shores of Lough Eske, with the Blue Stack Mountains in its backyard, the only five-star hotel in County Donegal continues to indulge guests in the very best of Irish hospitality with the introduction of 25 Donegal Suites. The suites feature four-poster beds, roll-top baths, fireplaces and bespoke Magee 1866 tweed, inspired by the colours and textures of Donegal. Guests will also have access to a wealth of activities, including guided castle history tours, lakeside woodland walks, the hotel’s award-winning Cara Spa, and easy day trips to the dramatic Slieve League cliffs and Glenveagh National Park.

Lough Eske Castle

IWC’s Portugieser Eternal Calendar took home GPHG 2024’s most prestigious award. Photo by IWC Schaffhausen

GPHG 2024 winners

The Grand Prix D’Horlogerie De Genève (GPHG), so often referred to as the “Oscars of watchmaking”, delivered yet again for its 2024 edition. 21 prizes were presented across 15 categories, with the evening’s top accolade, the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix, going to IWC Schaffhausen for its work on the Portugieser Eternal Calendar. Other noteworthy winders include the Récital 28 Prowess 1 by Bovet 1822, which won the Mechanical Exception Watch Prize. Making history as the world’s first mechanical timepiece to circumvent the problem posed by Daylight Saving Time (DST), only eight pieces of the highly complex and ornamental watch will be produced.

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The VIP room. Photo by Graff

Graff’s new concept salon

Newly opened at the Marina Bay Sands, Graff’s new salon is a real gem that will delight discerning connoisseurs from Southeast Asia and beyond. Inside this captivating space of elegant limestone cladding, gold-chiselled glass and frosted Bolle chandeliers, one will lose themself navigating a world of breathtaking bridal jewellery, decorative pieces and more. There’s even a VIP room masked by lacquered sliding doors so clients may shop in absolute privacy.

Graff

In Good Company’s denim collection ranges from high-rise jeans to structured jackets. Photo by In Good Company

In Good Company redefines denim

In an effort to push the boundaries of denim, In Good Company is introducing different denim compositions to suit various needs and occasions. Crafted with the brand’s philosophy of understated elegance, this new range embraces fabric like Denim Linen, Hybrid Denim and Raw Denim in neutral tones and muted washes, eschewing overly distressed and trend-driven styles. Perfect for the modern individual who seeks timelessness and versatility for any time, any day, any season.

In Good Company

The second edition of In All Intimacy captures the story of Heron Preston and Sabrina Albarello, the co-creatives behind Preston’s eponymous fashion label. Photo by Henry Jacques

Henry Jacques gets intimate

The power of perfume is immeasurable. A quick whiff can stir memories and the deepest emotions, narrating a unique story that words can never fully express. In the second edition of In All Intimacy, Henry Jacques captures the story of Heron Preston and Sabrina Albarello, a romantic couple who are also co-creatives at Preston’s eponymous fashion label. Together with Henry Jacques, they have developed two complementary scents that share three key ingredients (tonka bean, benzoin and vanilla), mirroring personalities and the balance and connection in their relationship. Heron by Henry Jacques, for instance, leans towards a more crisp bergamot, rose and hay blend, starting out as a warm, sparkling scent before turning deep and complex. Sabrina by Henry Jacques, on the other hand, captures the spicy-woody notes of cardamom, clove and musk, offering comfort and bold strength all at once.

Henry Jacques

Christian Louboutin’s latest autumn/winter collection takes cues from the American Wild West. Photo by Christian Louboutin

Giddy-up! with Christian Louboutin

Hit the trail in style with Christian Louboutin’s latest autumn/winter collection, where femininity and sophistication find comfort in the bold, adventurous spirit of the American Wild West. This novel take on Western-inspired fashion features a range of shoes, boots and accessories, such as the Chambeliboat, a versatile hybrid shoe made from nubuck; a version of the classic Louis high-top sneaker; and the Rocknride trucker cap.

Christian Louboutin

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Featured photo by Harcourt Developments