In our weekly series, we bring you the latest in luxury news around the world. This week’s highlights: Rolls-Royce’s Spectre Series II, Bvlgari celebrates its chromatic legacy, Montblanc’s second tribute to Maria Callas
The new Flying Spur
Bentley‘s latest Flying Spur continues to set the four-door sedan benchmark with uncompromised luxury and supercar performance. Centred around the marque’s high-performance V8 hybrid powertrains, the latest model now boasts a fresh, clean exterior with single front headlamps, new rear lamps and 22-inch wheel finishes. The Flying Spur also marks the return of the S model; the most powerful version to date, the fourth-generation Flying Spur S can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/hr in 3.7 seconds before hitting a top speed of 308 km/hr.
Björk opens a major exhibition in Iceland
Björk fans, don’t hesitate to make a stop at the National Gallery of Iceland, where all the main galleries have been dedicated to the musician and artist’s immersive exhibition (until 30 September 2026). As part of the Reykjavík Arts Festival, Echolalia is an audiovisual experience that will provide an unprecedented look at her creative process, alongside massive installations and a sneak preview of an untitled forthcoming album. To coincide with a rare total solar eclipse, Björk will also host a one-day, total-darkness rave on 12 August 2026, where her DJ set will be accompanied by performances by Arca, Sideproject and Ronja. Tickets here.
Piaget and Wristcheck reimagine the Altiplano Ultimate Automatic
Representing a new generation of watch collectors, Wristcheck, a luxury pre-owned watch marketplace, brings a fresh perspective to one of Piaget’s most radical timepieces. From the hour counter and hands to the screws and the peripheral rotor, the reimagined Altiplano Ultimate Automatic ultra-thin takes on Wristcheck’s signature blue, alongside a caseback engraving of both the Wristcheck logo and Piaget crest. Limited to 30 pieces at S$46,300++ each.
Rolls-Royce’s Spectre Series II
Got the Spectre? Maybe it’s time for an upgrade. Building on the success of one of the most significant and celebrated Rolls-Royce cars of today, a suite of technical and creative enhancements can now be enjoyed in the new Spectre Series II. Improvements include 18 per cent more range (628 kilometres total), a higher torque of 1,015 Nm (increased to 1,100 in Spirited Mode) and a 14 per cent reduction in charging time. Owners can also look forward to a new aviation-inspired clock, housed within a clock cabinet vitrine, and new bespoke interior offerings.
Bvlgari launches a new expression of its chromatic vision
Bvlgari, known for its fearless use of colour, continues to celebrate its chromatic legacy with two Doppio Baccellato rings and three Tubogas bracelets, designed to complement the three necklaces first introduced in 2024. The rings, inspired by classical Greek and Roman architecture, sits on your fingers as soft, ribbed pieces of art, sculpted from yellow and pink 18 carat gold. The bracelets, on the other hand, offer a contrasting architectural clarity, with precise triangular geometry and avant-garde allure.
Montblanc’s second tribute to Maria Callas
In another chapter of Montblanc’s homage to Maria Callas, the late American-Greek soprano hailed as “the divine one”, the 2023 Montblanc Maria Callas Special Edition is now reimagined in a rich, ruby colour inspired by the singer’s love of all beautiful things in life. The cap and barrel’s ruby-coloured precious resin points to Callas’s opulent collection of ruby jewellery, while the handcrafted, rhodium-coated solid gold nib is decorated with the kohl-outlined cat eyes and dark brows she was known for.
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Featured photo by Bentley
