In our weekly series, we bring you the latest in luxury news around the world. This week’s highlights: The new Gucci Gift campaign, another Porsche x Frauscher electric boat, and more
Franck Muller opens three boutiques in Macau
In a step towards Franck Muller‘s expansion in China, three new stores have been opened at the Shoppes at The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel, the DFS Macau at the Shoppes at Four Seasons, and the DFS Macau, City of Dreams. Each boutique, designed with the brand’s love of traditional craftsmanship and modern artistry, ensures a personalised and memorable visit with unrivalled quality and dedicated customer care.
Benetti welcomes the M/Y Asani
Life onboard Benetti’s new M/Y Asani is relaxing, enjoyable and then some. The new addition to the B.Now 50M family has been personalised to reflect a homely and zen-like ambience, creating a seamless flow between the indoors and outdoors. Look forward to the brand’s signature Oasis Deck, which offers a 270-degree panoramic view astern and from the lounge, and other features like its generous spaces for entertainment, infinity pool and full-beam master suite, complete with a private bathroom finished in Calacatta marble and a balcony with an outdoor shower.
Fendi’s furniture aenigma
At the recent Design Miami 2024, Fendi presented a new body of work by London-based designer, Lewis Kemmenoe. Based on a period of research, which included field trips to museums in Rome, botanical gardens and the Fendi Factory in Tuscany, the aenigma collection invites “moments of analysis into its production”. Box joints are used in construction as well as a vehicle to integrate the Fendi FF motif, which is reimagined into timber patchwork—a staple of Lewis’ work—resulting in a collection of two chairs, a cabinet, two wall panels, three lamps, a coffee table and a Peekaboo Soft bag.
The new Gucci Gift campaign
Envisioned by creative director Sabato De Sarno, the new Gucci Gift campaign, centred around joyful moments and long-lasting memories, tells a story that will unfold across four chapters throughout the holidays. Brought to life by a cast of global brand ambassadors and friends of the House, the campaign captures the essence of the season with ready-to-wear looks and emblematic accessories, such as the iconic Bamboo 1947 handbag, reimagined in metallic tones.
Porsche collaborates with Frauscher once again
After the open day cruiser 850 Fantom Air, which was named the best electric boat at the Best of Boats Award in November 2024, Porsche has developed another electric boat with the renowned Frauscher Shipyard in Austria. The Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom is now available as a classic runabout with a closed foredeck and cabin, and an all-electric drive unit from the Porsche Macan Turbo. Designed with enough space for seven passengers, the boat features a steering wheel and seats characteristic of a Porsche sports car, and a swimming platform that leads to a generous sunbathing lounge area. Manufactured at the Frauscher shipyard in Ohlsorf, Upper Austria, the Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom is yours for a starting price of €572,934.
Tom Ford unveils spring with a store opening
This 20 December 2024 marks the opening of a new Tom Ford flagship store, located at Paragon Shopping Centre. Set to showcase the complete world of Tom Ford in a space of 426 square metres, the two-storey boutique will offer the full range of men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, leather goods, beauty items, eyewear and the brand’s made-to-measure service. The opening will also unveil the spring 2025 collection, featuring a mix of floor-skimming caftans and fluid metallic dresses for women, and satin varsity jackets and animal-print blouses for men.
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