In our weekly series, we bring you the latest in luxury news around the world. This week’s highlights: Acne Studios expands to Thailand, Christian Louboutin launches the Venus, Guerlain’s L’Homme Idéal Cologne Forte
The Royal Beach Club Paradise Island opens in The Bahamas
Opening tomorrow on Paradise Island, Nassau, the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island is Royal Caribbean‘s latest offering, giving cruisers and locals an all-inclusive luxury day escape. Across 6.8 hectares of paradise, the beach club is divided into three zones, including a family-friendly area with shallow pools and a party cove with the world’s largest swim-up bar. Various all-day passes are available, with each inclusive of all-day dining, high-speed WiFi and transportation.
Acne Studios expands to Thailand
Acne Studios just made its debut in Thailand, with its first location in Bangkok’s Siam Paragon shopping mall. Conceived by creative director Jonny Johansson and Swedish architecture studio Halleroed, the new space echoes the design vernacular of other recent openings, featuring extensive use of pink granite and a series of furniture and fixtures by longtime collaborators. Visitors will find seating by British designer Max Lamb and custom strip lighting by French artist Benoit Lalloz.
Christian Louboutin launches the Venus
As an ode to love, femininity and sensuality, Christian Louboutin has launched the Venus, a new line of leather bags defined by a beautifully minimal silhouette. Released in four distinct sizes—a spacious tote, medium-sized shoulder bag, a baguette and compact mini cross-body—the bags feature rolled-top leather handles, made to rest easy on the shoulder, zipped closures and practical details.
Andaz One Bangkok opens its doors
Joining One Bangkok, a massive integrated district in the heart of the city, is Andaz One Bangkok, which welcomed its first guests on 19 December 2025. Located on the historic Wireless Road, the former home of Thailand’s first radio telegraph station, the hotel offers sweeping views of urban greenery and convenient access to key business, cultural and shopping districts. Guests have their pick of 244 rooms—including the 137-sqm Poolhouse and 197-sqm Presidential Suite—and the chance to enjoy the 24-hour Andaz Lounge, which offers complimentary refreshments by day and evening cocktails by night.
Guerlain’s L’Homme Idéal Cologne Forte
Designed for the man who never gives up, this new fragrance by Guerlain unveils an unprecedented expression of almond, bursting with citrus freshness and the warm sensuality of amaretto and vetiver. Also designed for the man who counts his carbon footprint, the scent is based on legume-based alcohol, an innovative result of upcycled pea crop waste.
Burberry celebrates the Year of the Horse
With the horse being a significant motif for Burberry, it only makes sense that the brand welcomes the new Lunar New Year with the Burberry Year of the Horse Collection. Hoping to bring plenty of luck and prosperity to the wearer, the capsule collection boasts scarves and daywear in an exclusive new red Burberry check, as well as outerwear pieces, soft accessories, bags and small leather goods.
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Featured photo by Royal Caribbean
