In our weekly series, we bring you the latest luxury news from around the world. This week’s highlights: Giorgio Armani x Kith, Chanel Coco Neige 2025/26, Acne Studios x Hussein Chalayan
Latin America’s first Dior spa
This 3 November 2026, as part of the grand opening of its Pool Wing, Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro will introduce a five-storey Wellness Club. Rising above the famed pool, this landmark feature will offer a wealth of wellbeing experiences, including a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu studio, dedicated recovery floor and the region’s first-ever Dior Spa. The hotel will also be the only destination in Rio to purchase La Collection Priveé, Dior’s haute perfumery line created by Francis Kurkdjian, as well as L’Or de Vie, its ultra-premium skincare and longevity line.
Armin Strom’s Tribute³ Au750 evolves
As its name suggests, the Armin Strom Tribute³ Au750 is all about the 18k rose gold. From the case to deep inside the calibre itself, gold is an integral part of the watch’s architecture, paired with three guilloché patterns that bring métiers d’art to the forefront of the Tribute³ Au750 for the first time.
Giorgio Armani x Kith: Dreams of the Dune
In the third installment of this collaboration, a new collection continues the dialogue between Giorgio Armani’s sartorial vocabulary and Kith’s contemporary approach to men’s wardrobe. Building on that, Giorgio Armani’s deconstructed tailoring and precise approach to volume are reimagined through the eyes of Kith, offering a complete wardrobe of footwear, accessories and ready-to-wear.
Amanpuri’s seasonal facelift
After a three-month closure, Amanpuri, the first Aman ever, has reopened with a range of updates for the season ahead. Located on a secluded peninsula overlooking the Andaman Sea, the resort has been expanded with six new pavilions, including a Two-Bedroom Ocean Pool Pavilion offering a private swimming pool and sundeck with uninterrupted ocean views. Other introductions include a dry sauna and maritime experiences that will take guests aboard the Riva 86 Domino.
The Chanel Coco Neige 2025/26 collection
Rooted in the alpine spirit and Gabrielle Chanel’s passion for winter landscapes, the new collection balances technical performance with high-fashion elegance across three core pillars: Alpine Escape, The Height of Style and Après-Ski. Classic House codes are reimagined for cold climates, with key pieces ranging from shearling Flap Bags to cashmere coats and silk scarves.
Acne Studios x Hussein Chalayan
Acne Studios has joined forces with Hussein Chalayan, the British-Cypriot designer known for his conceptual approach to fashion; fashion, to him, is a philosophical practice and a means to explore securing themes of technology, displacement and the passing of time. This collaboration sees Acne Studios reimagine Chalayan’s design hallmarks in denim, jersey and leather, resulting in a 12-piece collection that chapters shared creative codes and experimental methodologies.
Acne Studios x Hussein Chalayan
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Featured photo by Belmond
