In our weekly series, we bring you the latest in luxury news around the world. This week’s highlights: Monsieur Dior earns a Michelin star, Greubel Forsey’s Balancier Convexe S2, Dolce&Gabbana and ’47 present an exclusive collection
Audemars Piguet inaugurates a new manufacturing site
Following three years of construction, Audemars Piguet has launched a new manufacturing facility as part of a significant infrastructure update. Situated in Meyrin-Satigny, the 9,400-square-metre site is a refurbished 1960s industrial building designed to accommodate as many as 350 collaborators, who will work on case and bracelet production alongside a New Technologies hub.
Moncler launches the Trailgrip LP
Launched just in time for spring, the Trailgrip LP is a low-profile evolution of the signature Trailgrip, offering a lightweight ride for both off the beaten path and the city. Drawing inspiration from the world of scrambling, the shoe enhances its city-ready aesthetic with comfort, flexibility and grip across uneven terrain. A bold TPU toe cap wraps the front for reinforced protection, integrating with a rugged Vibram outsole, so as to create the impression of a toe-to-heel single piece of construction. Yours for S$875.
Monsieur Dior earns a Michelin star
At the Michelin Guide France and Monaco 2026 ceremony, Monsieur Dior was awarded one star, making it Maison Dior’s first-ever and its chef, Yannick Alléno, one of the two most starred chefs in the world (read: 18). Located at 30 Montaigne in Paris, the restaurant is known for its high-end French cuisine with seasonal, artistic touches. Signature dishes include the Christian Dior egg with caviar, truffle croque monsieur and artichoke-pleated lasagna.
Greubel Forsey’s Balancier Convexe S2
Greubel Forsey has unveiled the two more editions of the Balancier Convexe S2, closing the chapter of a calibre developed and built over the past five years. Available in black ceramic and 5N red gold, each edition is limited to only 11 pieces, housed in a signature Convexe case built around a hand-wound 30° inclined balance wheel system. This movement, positioned as the visual chronometric centre, is designed around openness and perspective, with multi-level bridges and suspended structures that reveal rather than conceal.
Dolce&Gabbana and ’47 present an exclusive collection
Launched just ahead of the MLB opening, this capsule collection reimagines the iconic ’47 Clean Up baseball cap with Dolce&Gabbana’s signature aesthetic. Designed for fans of the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodges and New York Mets, the cap comes with the brand’s most emblematic prints—a bold and striking leopard print and the DJ logo, available with varied backgrounds. Beyond that, a ’47 Clean Up Balaclava completes the collection, providing a functional and contemporary accessory with an urban-inspired attitude.
The Oyster World Rally returns
Oyster Yachts just announced the seventh edition of its only global rally, a fully supported, 16-month circumnavigation reserved for Oyster owners. Limited to just 30 yachts, the 2030-31 edition will depart Antigua in January 2030, covering 27,000 nautical miles across three oceans, from the Galápagos Islands to the lagoons of French Polynesia. As opposed to traditional rallies, participants are not required to sail in formation nor will it be competitive. Instead, one is free to shape their own experience and travel independently, and reconnect with the fleet along the way if they wish.
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