In our weekly series, we bring you the latest in luxury news around the world. This week’s highlights: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph gets creative, The Chanel Métiers d’art 2026, Loewe dresses Spain’s national football teams
Louis Vuitton for UNICEF
For 10 years and counting this long-standing philanthropic partnership between Louis Vuitton and UNICEF has provided life-saving humanitarian support, emergency relief and education to the world’s most vulnerable children. Rooted in the belief that every child deserves an equal chance to grow and dream, Louis Vuitton is expanding its commitment to include programmes dedicated to gender equality and women’s empowerment. To also celebrate a decade of shared action, the year will see a new edition of the Rebonds book, new iterations of the Silver Lockit collection (a visible and enduring symbol and a shared commitment), and the Louis Vuitton Unity Time Object, accompanied by the Louis Vuitton trunk.
Amanvari welcomes its first reservations
Good news to all who have been eagerly anticipating the opening of Aman’s latest expansion in the Americas and Caribbean. Amanvari, the brand’s newest coastal retreat in Baja California, Mexico, is now accepting reservations ahead of its opening on 1 August 2026. There will be 18 accommodations and a collection of branded residences introduced to the 1,500-acre, Costa Palmas premium master-planned community located on the East Cape. Boasting a unique proposition of three surrounding landscapes; desert, gulf, and sea, the resort will envelop guests in sweeping views of the Sea of Cortéz as well as the Sierra de la Laguna mountains.
Gucci enters Formula One with Alpine
For the first time ever, a luxury fashion house is serving as title partner of a Formula One-competing team. Through this partnership, the 2027 FIA Formula One World Championship will see the Alpine Formula One Team race as the Gucci Racing Alpine Formula One Team, and in Gucci colours, no less. Driven by mutual ambition and shared values, the collaboration also introduces Gucci Racing, a new experiential platform built around the values of performance, precision, discipline and excellence.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph gets creative
Fans of the Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph can now add two new iterations to their collection. Powered by Audemars Piguet’s in-house integrated flyback chronograph movement (Calibre 4401), they can be enjoyed in either deep blue with a beige dial, or black with a smoked green dial, offering you new ways to amp up the wrist and wardrobe.
Loewe, now an official partner of Spain’s football teams
For the next four years, Loewe will officially be a partner of Spain’s national football teams. Under the creativity direction of Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the brand will provide the complete travel wardrobe for tournaments across the world, from North America in 2026 to Spain, Portugal and Morocco in 2030.
The Chanel Métiers d’art 2026 collection
Designed by Matthieu Blazy, the annual off-season pre-fall collection celebrates the exceptional, generational craftsmanship of Chanel’s artisans. As tribute to Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s transformative 1931 trip to New York, where she saw women styling her brand’s aesthetic to suit the everyday life, the collection elevates normcore fashion with a blend of high-end and casual wear, juxtaposing traditional codes with bold, candy hues and playful hardware.
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PFPFA opens a new home for wealth conversations
The financial advisory firm has opened a dedicated client centre at Ngee Ann City, marking a move to meet growing demand for substantive private dialogue around long-term financial planning.
Savour a gastronomic journey at the region’s most coveted restaurants
The most acclaimed restaurants in Asia inspire devotion and, with that, relentless demand. Bookings close months in advance, and the waitlists show no sign of easing. Asia’s Finest Tables by UOB changes that, giving selected UOB Cardmembers priority access to some of the region’s most sought-after dining destinations.
Ferrari’s electric future comes to light with the all-new Luce
Unveiled in Rome in a production worthy of the Prancing Horse itself, the Ferrari Luce marks Maranello’s first fully electric road car — and perhaps its boldest reinvention in decades.
Featured photo by Louis Vuitton
