In our weekly series, we bring you the latest in luxury news from around the world. This week’s highlights: The new Palazzo Versace Macau blends iconic Versace designs with Macau traditions, the Mercedes-Maybach GLS is an uncompromising approach to passenger luxury, and more.
The New Palazzo Versace Macau Blends Iconic Versace Designs With Macau Traditions
Palazzo Versace Macau is the first Palazzo Versace luxury hotel in Asia and second worldwide following Palazzo Versace Dubai. The hotel boasts 271 rooms and suites across 12 floors, each infused with Versace’s Milanese heritage and adorned with the brand’s signature flair. The codes of the brand are prominently showcased throughout, featuring the Medusa, geometric Greca motif and Barocco print alongside Chinese symbols of the chrysanthemum flower and ornate dragon, which are unique to Palazzo Versace Macau. During the grand opening, guests were welcomed by none other than the celebrated fashion designer, Donatella Versace herself.
The Mercedes-Maybach GLS Is An Uncompromising Approach To Passenger Luxury
The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC (from RM1.9 million) is built on the familiar SUV platform of the Mercedes-Benz GLS, but eschews the practicality of seven seats and cavernous cargo room in favour of an uncompromising approach to the comfort of its occupants. Seating up to four, the two rear passengers have unparalleled legroom as well as multi-contour seats and leg-rests minutely adjustable to find one’s ideal comfort. Massage function is a given, of course, along with a refrigerator compartment. The interior is swathed in luxurious, diamond-stitched leather. Externally, the Mercedes-Maybach GLS announces its road presence with a vertical slat grille and signature two- tone finish with pinstripe. Along with the latest MBUX operating system and an advanced suite of driver assistance systems, it is equipped with a turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine with 550bhp, and will go 0-100km/h in 4.9 seconds.
Roger Federer’s Performance-Driven Eyewear Collection With Oliver Peoples
Oliver Peoples and Roger Federer have recently teamed-up on their first eyewear collection, a four-collection partnership with six new styles including four sunglasses and two shield frames. Each pair features high visual quality and integrated technology such as colour enhancement lenses that tailors to specific environments, polarised lenses to combat sunlight glare, and mirrored lenses. Designed for maximum comfort and ease of wear, this collection features rubber grip nose pads and temple tips to ensure a secure fit during various activities such as scaling a bike trail, engaging in a tennis match or skiing downhill. The Oliver Peoples Roger Federer collection is now available globally and at selected optical partner stores across Malaysia.
MCM Celebrates Spring/Summer 2024 With Rich German History And Heritage
Michael Cromer Munich, or better known worldwide as MCM, is inspired by the vibrant era of 1970s in Munich for its SS24 collection. The brand was created by Michael Cromer with a pioneering spirit and a rebellious nature that aims to challenge the conventions of traditional French luxury fashion. The latest MCM collection consists of vibrant-printed bags and accessories that target bold and daring men who favour a jet-set lifestyle. All backpacks, duffel bags, shoes and accessories are made with unconventional and cutting-edge materials too. Meanwhile, the ready-to-wear pieces offer comfortable urban sportswear to transition effortlessly from work to leisure.
The Hasanah Gold Threads Awards (HGTA) Celebrates Malaysian Textile Artisans
HGTA returned for a second year with a mission to preserve Malaysian heritage textile traditions. The event drew submissions from across the country, honouring artisans who push the boundaries of heritage textiles. The competition spanned six categories, each encompassing two awards: Best Traditional and Best Innovative. For each category, the winners were rewarded with cash prizes of RM25,000 each. Those interested in checking out the winning submissions may visit the exclusive exhibition that is being held in the pink zone of the third floor of Pavilion Bukit Jalil from now until 31 August 2024.
