In our weekly series, we bring you the latest in luxury news from around the world. This week’s highlights: Rolls-Royce celebrates 120 years of the Spirit of Ecstasy with the limited-edition Phantom Scintilla Private Collection, Blancpain adds two new striking additions to its Ladybird Colours Collection, and more.
Rolls-Royce Pays Tribute To 120 Years Of The Spirit Of Ecstasy With Exclusive Phantom Scintilla
To mark the 120th anniversary of the Spirit of Ecstasy, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is honouring its beloved icon with the all-new Phantom Scintilla Private Collection. Built on the Phantom Extended framework, this model is limited to just 10 units worldwide with a design focused on fluidity, beauty and grace, evoking the fleeting presence of its eminent figurine. The exterior features a two-tone bespoke finish in Andalusian white and Thracian Blue, with a metallic flake that mimics sunlight sparkling on water. Inside, the car boasts the most intricate door embroidery ever seen in a Rolls-Royce, with 869,500 stitches adorning the coach door and seats. The statuette is finished in a ceramic texture reminiscent of Parian marble, uniting the visions of both Claude Johnson and sculptor Charles Skyes. This Private Collection is now available exclusively through the Rolls-Royce international Private Office network.
Blancpain Launches Stunning New Editions To Its Ladybird Colours Collection
Blancpain is enlivening the season with two vibrant additions to the Ladybird Colours Collection for women. The first model spotlights a coral blue dial (RM159,000) that mirrors the brilliance of a summer sky, while the multicoloured numerals version (RM187,200) carries Blancpain’s signature feminine moon phase. Both dials contain Roman numerals in playful variations, achieved through a meticulous five-phase colouring process that creates a subtle transition from top to bottom. Crafted from 18-carat white gold, the 34.90 mm case is further embellished with 70 brilliant-cut diamonds arranged in two circles. The Ladybird Colours timepieces are completed with striking leather straps—the coral blue comes with a matching bright blue strap, while the prismatic variant is paired with five interchangeable straps in pink, blue, green, yellow, and white. These straps are equipped with either a pin buckle or a folding clasp for easy, tool-free changes.
Tumi Introduces New Iterations To The Voyageur Leather Collection Starring Mun Ka Young
Tumi’s global ambassador, actress Mun Ka Young, takes to the lively streets of Seoul as she travels about in the new Voyageur collection. Crafted for the modern woman in mind, the new collection showcases stylish functionality and features the new sleek Tumi ‘T’ logo in all of its backpacks, totes shoulder bags, and crossbodies. The most notable upgrade in this collection, however, is the reveal of the new Lex Train Case Crossbody that is versatile for nights out and even for compartmentalisation during trips.
Ralph Lauren Home Presents Its Fall 2024 Modern Driver Collection
Ralph Lauren’s passion for automobiles is translated into home décor furnishings with its Fall 2024 Modern Driver collection. Featuring handsome lighting in modern silhouettes as well as entertaining accessories, the elegance of automotive design can be seen in the usage of materials such as burl and mahogany wood, polished stainless steel, and carbon fibre paired with louvered mahogany and channelled leather.
Aesop Unveils The New Virēre Eau De Parfum That Mirrors The Scent Of Summer
Barnabé Fillio, long-term fragrance collaborator of Aesop, took inspiration from his holidays in the Mediterranean for the new Virēre Eau de Parfum (RM560). The fragrance has summer notes of citrus fruits, fragrant fig trees, and green tea. Virēre Eau de Parfum opens with fresh notes of Galbanum, Petitgrain, and Bergamot that reflects an uplifting Mediterranean morning. The scent is warmer at the heart with notes of Green Tea, Mastic, and Pink Pepper. Finally, the fragrance settles with a base of Cedar, Green Maté, and Hay notes for a calm, woody character. Aesop Malaysia will be presenting the Virēre Eau de Parfum at the Aesop The Exchange TRX signature store from 30 August to 8 September 2024.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Kuala Lumpur Ushers In A New Era Of Street Wear And Brand-New SUV
The most anticipated Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Kuala Lumpur returned for the sixth time, bringing with it a brand-new Mercedes-Benz EQS450 4Matic SUV (RM626,888). Themed ‘Re:imagine’, the three-day event took place at The Yard at Sentul Depot and showcased the latest work of 11 Malaysian designers, including Celeste Thoi, Brian Khoo, Justin Yap, Ellie Lim, A-Jane & Noiz, as well as some international labels from Club 21.
Swiss Skincare Line, Verso, Arrives At Kens Apothecary Kuala Lumpur
Focusing on Retinol—also known as Vitamin A—Verso is designed by Lars Fredriksson, the CEO and Founder of the brand, in hopes to reverse the signs of skin ageing. Their unique formula of Retinol 8 is eight times more effective than the regular retinol in other skincare products. It works by manipulating skin cells and encouraging cell turnovers, resulting in you looking healthier and brighter. Some of Verso’s best-selling products, such as its Super C Serum, Super Eye Serum and Night Cream, are now on the shelfs of all Kens Apothecary stores.
