In our weekly series, we bring you the latest in luxury news around the world. This week’s highlights: Louis Vuitton returns as Title Partner of the America’s Cup, Clé de Peau Beauté’s brightening Supreme series
Tumi’s next-gen Alpha collection
In recent Tumi news, F1 world champion Lando Norris and actor Wei Daxun are seen bringing a revitalised Alpha collection to life, capturing a sleek, new blueprint for modern movement. Making use of signature FXT Ballistic Nylon, streamlined pocketing and silent magnetic closures, the collection rethinks performance with intelligent design, supporting one’s journey with little interruption.
Fred celebrates its 90th anniversary
Maison Fred has unveiled a stunning new collection, in celebration of its big 90 and as tribute to the Force 10 bracelet, which was created in 1966 as a symbol of enduring strength and love. The collection comprises 17 pieces, from iterations of the Fred Hero Cut, an exclusive cut certified by the Gemological Institute of America, to the Force 10 buckle, metamorphosed into variations of tassels with diamond-set drops.
A Dior tribute to love
Skip the card and chocolates, and show your love with a gift from Dior’s Valentine’s Day collection instead. Designed by Jonathan Anderson, the collection echoes the spring/summer 2026 ready-to-wear with original motifs and romantic sketches, splashed across pieces like the Dior Book Tote, Saltwind Sneakers and silk scarves.
Louis Vuitton returns as Title Partner of the 38th America’s Cup
1983 was a historic year for Louis Vuitton, marking a major milestone with the creation of the America’s Cup challenger selection series, the Louis Vuitton Cup, which opened the race up to a larger number of teams. Today, it renews its commitment as Title Partner of the prestigious sailing competition, with the creative signature for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Naples 2027—the V logo—resembling a coat of arms and an emblem of victory and triumph.
Clé de Peau Beauté’s brightening Supreme series
Nip the first signs of ageing in the bud with Supreme Age Artisans, a high-performing skincare collection backed by dermatological and regenerative research. Featuring both a daily serum and weekly mask treatment, the series tackles dark spots and dullness with luminous algae extract and sea ferment brightener, restoring glow and tone in good time
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Featured photo by Tumi
