In our weekly series, we bring you the latest in luxury news around the world. This week’s highlights: BMW tops the charts, Boucheron’s nature collection, and Chaumet’s tribute to Asia
Aman Residences goes to Africa
Just 20 minutes from the Marrakech Menara Airport and the UNESCO-protected walls of the Red City, a new set of Aman private homes has been launched. Set within Amanjena, which has drawn guests to its ochre-walled sanctuary since 2000, Aman’s first branded residences in Africa will provide one the opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful corners of the world. Choose from one of three villa layouts, each ranging from 1,530 to 2,260 square metres and equipped with a private garden, swimming pool and staff accommodation. Each residence will also enjoy the resort’s unparalleled levels of service, views of the High Atlas Mountains and proximity to the Amelkis Championship Golf Course.
Kim Jones gets knighted after his last show for Dior
British designer Kim Jones OBE was recently presented with the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur award, shortly after presenting his latest menswear collection for Dior. Established by Napoléon Bonaparte in 1802, this prestigious recognition honours its recipient for their significant contributions to cultural excellence, and was bestowed upon him by Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue and longtime supporter of Jones. He has since stepped down from his role as artistic director of menswear at Dior, a role he had helmed since 2018.
Allies of Skin releases an advanced repair night cream
Allies of Skin is a Singaporean skincare brand that’s loved by one and all, and for good reason—it’s a brand that works. Designed for loyal fans of the original Retinal 0.05 per cent and Peptides Repair Night Cream, an even more advanced formula has been released. Supercharged with Retinal 0.1 per cent, the cream does the job all through the night, targeting multiple signs of ageing and hydrating and brightening your skin along the way. One can expect instant improvement in radiance and suppleness, and smoother, firmer skin after a month.
BMW topped the charts in 2024
2024 was an excellent year for BMW Asia, which came in top among premium automotive brands in Singapore. The brand witnessed a +107 per cent increase in sales year-on-year, and top-selling models, such as the BMW X1, X2 and 5 Series, making it its highest-ever volume ever achieved for the BMW Asia.
Nature calls
Frédéric Boucheron always felt a strong affinity for nature in its wild and untamed state, a passion ever so prominent in Boucheron’s archives of jewellery, abound with ivy, thistles, flies and bees. This year, creative director Claire Choisne offers a fresh perspective on this vision with Untamed Nature, a new Histoire de Style collection. Designed to be worn in innovative ways, there are 28 creations to look forward to, allowing nature to “assert itself and take over the body”. Thus, blurring the lines between human form and its surrounding ecosystem.
Chaumet’s tribute to Asia
Bamboo is beautiful, not just for the way it looks, but for the rich symbolism it has been imbued with—integrity, determination and modesty. Perpetuating the historic links it has always maintained with nature, Chaumet celebrates the majesty of bamboo with a new high jewellery collection, fusing nature’s wonder with savoir faire. Items include the heart of the collection: a bib necklace composed of graphic leaves and stems, enhanced by black Australian opal and shimmering gold.
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Featured photo by Aman
