In our weekly series, we bring you the latest in luxury news around the world. This week’s highlights: Terre d’Hermès Eau de Parfum Intense, Montblanc’s leather collections, and Chloé Kick sneakers
Audemars Piguet opens AP House Singapore
There is finally an AP House in Singapore, which you will find nestled within the historic Raffles Hotel’s Bar and Billiard Room. As Southeast Asia’s flagship destination, the 1,000-sqm oasis for AP lovers draws inspiration from the brand’s home in Le Brassus, and seamlessly blends local flair with Audemars Piguet’s rich legacy and origins. Reflecting the island nation’s favourite pastime (read: eating), it will also feature the first-ever AP Cafe, serving select Swiss dishes reimagined through a Singaporean lens.
Tiffany & Co. participates in LVMH Watch Week
For the first time ever, Tiffany & Co. is participating in LVMH Watch Week, bringing its illustrious legacy as a premier jewellery watchmaker since 1847 to LVMH’s portfolio of watchmakers. At the sixth edition of this event, Tiffany & Co. will showcase exceptional timepieces from collections that include Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Bird on a Rock, Carat 128, HardWear by Tiffany, and Eternity by Tiffany. There will also be unique time objects and an array of historic pieces. Those who missed the display in New York City, go check it out in Paris this 30 and 31 January 2025.
Cartier celebrates watchmaking talents of tomorrow
When you’ve got as much talent as seven young watchmaking apprentices we know, you might see yourself at the next Cartier Watchmaking Talents of Tomorrow prize ceremony. Just this month at La Chaux-de-Fonds in Switzerland, the heart of the watchmaking region, the 27th edition of this trailblazing contest saw seven of 11 finalists take home awards under three categories: Apprentices, Technicians and a Special Jury’s Prize. Winners include Marta Maziers from Belgium, who won first prize (Apprentice) for her creation, La Reine du Temps, and Hugo Mandrillon from France, who topped the Technicians category for his Œil du Temps telescope creation. While every winner received a Cartier watch and an invitation to explore the Maison’s universe, both first-prize winners have also been awarded an internship.
Channel your inner fire with Terre d’Hermès
As far as intoxicating scents go, the Terre d’Hermès Eau de Parfum Intense is well, pretty intense. Designed to channel the power of your inner fire, this new expression first brings coffee and liquorice to mind before leading into the freshness of bergamot, combined with black pepper, burning wood and lava stone. Available from 1 March 2025, it will retail for S$231 for 100ml and S$169 for 50ml.
Montblanc’s leather collections
Inspired by a tradition of functional elegance, Montblanc’s leather collections continue to unravel with new icons in bold colourways. For Spring/Summer 2025, functionality finds contemporary in the Extreme 3.0 Collection, where an assortment of key designs (from backpacks to a selection of small leather goods) are reimagined in shades of deep cassis and cayenna.
Chloé goes easy on your feet
There will always be space in the wardrobe for a new pair of Chloé sneakers. Sporty yet feminine, the new Chloé Kick sneakers combine the silhouette of boxing shoes with the forgiving nature of a ballet slipper, making sure your feet are always ready to go. Available as both a low-top (S$1,050) or high-top (S$1,210) in muted tones and retro ’80s accents.
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