In our weekly series, we bring you the latest in luxury news around the world. This week’s highlights: Ride Egypt through the White Desert, Tiffany & Co.’s Enamel Watch collection, Gucci’s new launches
Dior reopens its Takashimaya outlet
A Dior boutique, located in the heart of Takashimaya Shopping Centre, has been given a facelift. Revealed with a façade made entirely of white marble, the store reinterprets the lines of cannage through an interplay of volume, texture and light, presenting Dior’s savoir-faire of excellence. The luminous pared-down setting comes decorated with designer furniture and architectural elements that point to the emblematic 30 Montaigne, and a showcase of Jonathan Anderson‘s first women’s creations for the brand symbolise a new beginning.
Raffles Spa and Omorovicza unite in luxury wellness
Raffles Hotel Singapore just announced a new partnership with Omorovicza, the Hungarian skincare brand known for its time-honoured approach to skin therapy since the mid-1900s. For the first time in Singapore, spa-goers will be able to enjoy a selection of facial and body treatments from the brand, delivered with mineral-rich formulations and signature Hungarian massage techniques. Highlights include the Blue Diamond Performance Facial, an anti-ageing treatment designed to rejuvenate the skin, and the Omorovicza Queen Ritual, a calming and restorative experience combining sensorial textures and targeted back exfoliation and massage. Book here.
Ride Egypt through the White Desert
Egypt’s White Desert, a remote and visually arresting landscape rarely accessed on horseback, can now be enjoyed that way with Ride Egypt, a pioneer of horseback expeditions in the country. Open to adventurous riders seeking a unique experience, the five-day White Desert Mini Break takes you through some of the most breathtaking landscapes, from the chalk-white formations of the White Desert to Bahariya’s soothing natural hot springs.
Tiffany & Co. gets inspired by Jean Schlumberger’s iconic enamel bangles
After debuting models during LVMH Watch Week in late January, the storied American jeweller has just unveiled yet another timepiece. This time around, the house has reimagined its paillonné enamel bangles—originally brought to life by Jean Schlumberger in 1962—as the Enamel Watch collection. The set comprises a trio of limited editions, each featuring a dazzling, diamond-set dial with a ring of paillonné enamel in either the house’s signature blue hue or a milky white. The enamel is decorated with the line’s signature cross-stitch motif in 18-karat yellow gold, with the 12 crosses serving as hour markers. And, in a fun twist, the ring actually spins as you move about your day.
Louis Vuitton marks 130 years of its Monogram journey with a “hotel”
As part of a year-long global celebration of the Maison’s iconic insignia, the Louis Vuitton Hotel Bangkok is must-do when you’re in the city. Open until 15 March 2026, the immersive pop-up, located in the century-old Baan Trok Tua Ngork building near Chinatown, is available for visits by appointment. The experience invites you to stroll through the different levels, all of which are centred around travel and the “Fab Five” Monogram bags—the Keepall, Speedy, Alma, Neverfull and Noé. Do also see the Monogram make a comeback in new capsule collections, such as the LvxTM Collection, Time Trunk, VVN and Monogram Origine, reinterpreting the motif through traditional trunk-making methods, natural leather and archival canvases.
Gucci’s new handbag
The Borsetto, a portmanteau of borsa (Italian for bag) and morsetto (Italian for horse bit), is a new bag designed to feel easy, expressive and if you care enough, instantly recognisable. Launched alongside are new iterations of the Giglio, a relaxed tote-inspired bag now available in a range of textures, finishes and rich seasonal colours, from GG Monogram suede in medium brown, brown and dark blue, to soft, glossy leather in black and dark brown.
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Featured photo by Belmond
