In our weekly series, we bring you the latest in luxury news around the world. This week’s highlights: Louis Vuitton continues its “Journey to the Middle East”, Rimowa gets more vibrant, Zegna makes the best of a slow summer
Eight hotels join The Leading Hotels of the World
By this month, The Leading Hotels of the World would have eight new member hotels added to its global portfolio. Spanning Europe, The Americas and Asia, the latest collection includes both newly opened and storied properties that share the same commitment to independent luxury and exceptional service. Properties include Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas in Phang Nga, Thailand; Hotel El Roblar in Ojai, California; Villa Bokéh in Sacatepéquez, Guatemala; and The Huntington Hotel in San Francisco, California.
The Leading Hotels of the World
Bottega Veneta for the Arts
Bottega Veneta for the Arts, a new collaborative series commissioned by creative director Louise Trotter, is an ongoing exchange between the house and contemporary creatives, inviting artists to interpret its heritage through their own eyes. Opening with partnerships like British photographer Peter Fraser, the initiative moves beyond traditional advertising, aiming for a deeper dialogue between the brand and the world of art.
Louis Vuitton Eau de Parfums Ambre Levant
Rimowa welcomes orange and magenta to its Essential and Groove range
Rimowa’s signature Essential polycarbonate luggage and Groove leather accessories range just got more vibrant. Launched just this month, they now come in orange and magenta colourways, high-gloss, bold hues inspired by 1960s pop design and the need for a little more positivity in our lives.
Piaget’s Cocktail collection
Bringing new dimensions of colour to its iconic creative jewellery collection, this is Piaget’s invitation to celebrate life’s golden moments. Inspired by the 1970s to resemble colourful, joyous cocktails, the collection comprises nine new rings and two ear cuffs, designed for both stacked and solo wear.
Zegna presents: Summer 2026 at Lake Maggiore
The spring/summer 2026 campaign, starring global ambassador Mads Mikkelsen, distills a relaxed Italian summer into luxurious, sustainable menswear. Key items include the brand’s iconic Mocassin and soft, tailored silhouettes crafted from exceptional European-grown flax fibres—perfect for slow summers on the stunning Lake Maggiore.
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Vista welcomes the Bombardier Global 8000 to its fleet
With its speed and nautical mile range, Vista will be able to build on an established global presence with more direct ultra-long-range routes.
Independent Voices: Benjamin Arabov, CEO of Jacob & Co
In our new interview series spotlighting forward-thinking figures in independent watchmaking, Benjamin Arabov, CEO of Jacob & Co, shares more on the brand’s Godfather II timepiece.
Sanlorenzo celebrates ten years at Singapore Yachting Festival
Celebrating a decade at the Singapore Yachting Festival, Sanlorenzo returns with the SX100 and the SD118, underscoring the Italian marque’s growing influence across Asia-Pacific.
Featured photo by Villa Bokéh
