In our weekly series, we bring you the latest luxury news from around the world. This week’s highlights: The Lanesborough reimagines its best room, Moncler’s FW26 footwear collection, Series by Marriott debuts in the South Pacific
Louis Vuitton and Singer join forces
Every successful pairing combines the particular strengths of each party to accomplish more than either could alone—and makes both better in the process. Look no further than the Porsche 911 coupe and cabriolet reimagined by Singer Vehicle Design and Louis Vuitton, a collaboration that began with a request for a dashboard clock, before evolving into a broader project to personalise every functional element.
Both vehicles are based on the 964-generation 911, produced by Porsche from 1989 through 1994. Singer stripped the donor cars to their chassis, then painstakingly restored and bolstered them before fitting carbon-fibre bodies and adding more muscle. The 390 hp hardtop carries a naturally aspirated, air-cooled 4.0-litre flat-six, while the 510 hp droptop has a 3.8-litre twin-turbo version with air-to-water intercooling. Both manage power through a six-speed manual transmission. Yet what makes these cars showstoppers is how they wear Louis Vuitton, from removable Tambour timepieces and upholstery that references its VVT leather to the coupe’s saffron finish with cobalt-blue accents.
IWC Schaffhausen congratulates Mercedes-Benz on its 140th
Since the invention of the automobile in 1886, Mercedes-Benz has shaped mobility through pioneering technology, safety, comfort and design. To celebrate the occasion, IWC has launched a limited-edition Big Pilot’s Watch featuring a newly engineered and highly innovative Perpetual Calendar ProSet—its first perpetual calendar with the ability to adjust forward and backward via a single crown position, making calendar adjustments easy and intuitive. The cherry on top, however, is the first joint logo of Daimler Motoren-Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie. on the sapphire-glass caseback, commemorating not just the 140th anniversary of the automobile, but the coming together of two pioneering companies in 1926.
The Lanesborough reimagines its Presidential Suite
For over a decade, The Lanesborough’s Presidential Suite has been admired not just for its scale and craftsmanship, but for the unmistakable sense of place it offers as it overlooks Hyde Park Corner. This September, with the help of Studio Pierre-Yves Rochon, it will shed old skin for a renewed sense of architectural clarity throughout. The suite will be a lot brighter, calmer and connected to the building it belongs to, and can be configured as a one-, two-, three- or five-bedroom apartment, so anyone and everyone can experience one of London’s most exclusive addresses with complete privacy.
Jaguar reveals Type 01 interior
We have finally caught a glimpse of Jaguar’s upcoming Type 01 electric car. Planned for launch this October, one can expect drama in every detail: hidden compartments, technologies tucked away until needed, and a sleek, modern interior that’s divided by a central bar running from head to toe. Infotainment technology is also seamlessly integrated into the architecture, such as a digital ClearSight Rear View Display positioned centrally at the base of the windscreen to help the driver focus better.
Step into Moncler’s latest footwear
Moncler’s FW26 collection brings about a new chapter of exploration, merging the brand’s rugged alpine heritage with utilitarian luxury design. Bridging towering mountains with a bustling metropolis, the collection pushes the boundaries of traditional footwear with performance-driven updates, luxurious winter must-haves and collaborations. The Moncler + Clarks Originals Trailgrip Wallabee CTX, for instance, sees timeless suede upper outfitted with breathable Gore-Tex lining and a Trailgrip Vibram® rubber sole, while the Moncler + Rick Owens Trailgrip Megalace takes the outdoor sneaker into avant-garde territory.
Series by Marriott debuts in the South Pacific
Series by Marriott, a collection of midscale and upscale independent regional hotel groups, will make its debut in New Caledonia with three Societe Hoteliere de Noumea flagship properties joining its portfolio. Each resort—Le Domaine Déva, Le Domaine Oro, Le Domaine Nouméa—offers a taste of New Caledonia’s natural beauty and cultural richness, from a UNESCO World Heritage-listed barrier reef to proximity to instant relaxation by the world’s largest lagoon.
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Featured photo by Singer Vehicle Design/Louis Vuitton
