In our weekly series, we bring you the latest in luxury news around the world. This week’s highlights: Sulwhasoo’s Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Creams, a dining series by Luxury Group by Marriott International, and Maison Francis Kurkdjian introduces its latest scent
Hotel Indigo debuts in Bandung
Hotel Indigo, a part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, just opened its second property in Indonesia. Set 700 metres above sea level, Hotel Indigo Bandung Dago Pakar is a tranquil escape that aims to bring the essence of the destination to life by immersing guests in authentic experiences. Drawing energy from traditional Sundanese culture, the 277-key hotel integrates local motifs and natural elements (classic Bandung batik, for instance) into its design and dining experiences. Guests may enjoy amenities that include Bandung’s highest rooftop infinity pool, stunning views of the Dago Pakar vistas, and easy access to Jakarta, the Djuanda Forest Park, tea plantations and natural waterfalls.
Hotel Indigo Bandung Dago Pakar
Cartier expands the Grain de Café collection
There’s more to the humble coffee bean than meets the eye. Brought to life by Cartier, the coffee bean has been transformed into living creations, with its ebony black colour transformed into multiple versions of gold. Developed over time with countless interpretations, the Grain de Café collection demonstrates Cartier’s ability to magnify ordinary with beauty. Combining the glamour of the ’50s, the solar collection radiates the skin like sunshine does, with new additions such as the diamond-studded Rose Gold 750/1000 Ring.
Montblanc introduces a new streamlined filling mechanism
In an ongoing ambition to advance writing technology, Montblanc has developed a new fountain pen filling mechanism. With one simple push, filling a writing instrument’s barrel will be a piece of cake, as featured exclusively in the Meisterstück Traveller Limited Edition 1924. In development by the Maison’s engineers for five years, the revolutionary mechanism draws ink into double tanks through a cone instead of the nib, increasing ink capacity and filling speed. A novel cleaning tool can also be attached to the barrel once the cone is removed, so as to thoroughly clean the writing instrument.
Sulwhasoo’s Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Creams
Sulwhasoo’s best-selling anti-ageing cream, reigning supreme for nine consecutive years, has been reformulated into two exquisite versions—each meticulously designed to deliver the precious benefits of ginseng while fortifying the skin with a healthy, lasting protective barrier. The lightweight Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream, now enriched with vitamin C derivatives for enhanced antioxidant protection, is clinically proven to refine pores, resulting in firmer, smoother skin within a week. Ideal for daytime use, it seamlessly layers under sunscreen for all-day radiance. Meanwhile, the Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream Rich, infused with Ginseng Flower extract and retinol, strengthens the skin’s defences, targeting fine lines and the delicate double chin area. With its slightly richer texture, this variant is perfect for your evening routine, ensuring deep nourishment and repair overnight.
An unparalleled dining series by Luxury Group by Marriott International
The Luxury Group by Marriott International, boasting a portfolio of eight hotel brands, just announced the Luxury Group Dining Series, a multi-city culinary programme running from September to November 2024. Taking place in six hotels—The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo; The St. Regis Bali; The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne; The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok; The St. Regis Mumbai; and JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach—it will feature 23 restaurants and bars, showcasing the skills of over 55 talents. Look forward to the work of Arne Riehn (IGNIV), Teruki Murashima (Héritage by Kai Kobayashi) and the like.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian introduces its latest scent
APOM – A Part of Me, once created as two fragrances—one for women and one for men—is now a single unit that transcends gender. Designed for anyone who loves to share with the world, APOM, an ambery, floral and fougère fragrance features bright top notes underpinned by neroli’s crystalline radiance, and bursts with a neat balance of lavender, orange blossom and vanilla. Yours for S$343 at all Maison Francis Kurkdjian retail outlets and its online boutique.
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