In our weekly series, we bring you the latest in luxury news around the world. This week’s highlights: Hackett’s Spring Summer 2023 collection, a new chronograph from Vacheron Constantin, Anantara’s brand-new heritage hotel on the Amalfi Coast, MCM’s collaboration with Tate McRae, and more.
Three New Capsule Collections For The Warmer Months From Hackett
As the aphorism goes, variety is the spice of life. So, together with its main collection for Spring Summer 2023, Hackett is introducing three new capsules to accompany you on your escapades this season, no matter where or what duty calls. Firstly, Hackett Sport features premium athleisure wear, but with all of the functionality and fashion-forward pathos that the British brand is renowned for. Then there is Resort, a colourful curation of clothes for your travels, with prominent hues of green, ecru and grey. Last but not least is Savile Row, crafted using the very best of European fabrics and only available in selected stores. Regardless if you opt for only one of these capsules, or all of them, you’ll be donning essentials that are both contemporary yet classic, and be imbued with Hackett’s signature sense of sophistication.
Vacheron Constantin Introduces A ‘Panda’ Dial Execution Of Its Overseas Chronograph
Vacheron Constantin has introduced a new version of its Overseas collection chronograph (RM145,000) in a smart ‘panda’ colourway consisting of snailed black sub-dials on a sunray-finished silver dial. The style is an enduring one, dating back to the motorsports tool watches of the 1960s, where the black-and-white contrast aided legibility. Presented in a steel case that is 42.5mm in diameter, the watch also showcases its flexibility by coming with no fewer than three straps: aside from the emblematic integrated bracelet, it is accompanied by a black leather strap and one in black rubber – all easily swappable thanks to the quick-change mechanism. The in-house automatic Calibre 5200 is a stalwart of the manufacture’s modern chronograph movements, featuring a 52-hour power reserve and a solid gold rotor.
Anantara Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi Will Open In Spring 2023
Occupying a 13th-century monastery and former Cappuccini Friars Convent, the Anantara Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi will open in the coming months after renovation works that carefully balanced preserving 800 years of history while also rejuvenating the heritage hotel’s 52 guest rooms and suites, dining concepts and spa. The Hotel clifftop location, perched 80 metres above sea level, boasts breathtaking views of the Mediterranean coast, as well as a contemporary Bar and Lounge area and Anantara Spa, which offers beauty treatments and healing therapies in a space infused with monastic spirituality. The property’s late Baroque church, with its marble altar and Majolica floor, is also a popular wedding venue.
MCM Partners With Multi-Platinum Musician Tate McRae For Spring Summer 2023
Take the fantastic voyage to a cyberpunk future this Spring Summer 2023 with MCM, as its latest collections are all about the Meta Safari, the Meta Ocean, and Cyberpunk. Denim Jacquard fabrics feature heavily, including in its Classic Cap, München Tote and Aren Hobo bag. The German luxury fashion label is also collaborating with Sony Music Entertainment’s FILTR music platform for the collection – an homage to its founding in 1976 during the disco era. Sony artist Tate McRae and MCM have collaborated on a series of creative endeavours, such as music performances that you can watch right here. McRae is wearing the Plisse Skirt and Intarsia Knit Top, Mode Travia Leather Hobo, and Mode Travia Loafers in Brushed Calf Leather in the video, all by MCM.
Hublot Launches A Malaysia Exclusive In The Spirit Of Big Bang Carbon White
Not since the Big Bang Merdeka of 2017 has Hublot released a limited edition specially for Malaysia; now, the Spirit of Big Bang Carbon White (RM123,000) arrives as an exclusive for the local boutiques in Suria KLCC, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, and The Hour Glass Gurney Plaza Penang. Equipped with a self-winding skeleton chronograph movement, this execution has a 42mm case crafted out of black carbon that is mottled with white – a striking play of advanced materials that is something of a Hublot signature. This watch is limited to 88 pieces.
