In our weekly series, we bring you the latest in luxury news from around the world. This week’s highlights: The G-Wagon makes its comeback with the Mercedes-AMG G 63, Girard-Perregaux’s new Laureato 38mm in saga green and midnight blue, and more.
The Mercedes-AMG G 63 Is An SUV Boasting Style, Power And Comfort
An icon of squared-off styling and imposing road presence, the G-Wagon is reverberating on Malaysian roads once again as the Mercedes-AMG G 63 (from RM1.95 million). It packs an AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine capable of 585bhp, one that has been electrified with a 20bhp boost to make for a 0-100km/h time of 4.4 seconds—for a vehicle that tops 2,600kg, no less. A Nürburgring record-setter it is not, but it does boast of handling niceties such as active suspension, hydraulic roll stabilisation, and adaptive damping, along with a nine-speed transmission. The interior is no slouch, either, outfitted with lounge-luxury leather and carbon-fibre trim, a Burmester surround sound system, as well as the MBUX operating system and full suite of driver aids including augmented reality navigation.
Girard-Perregaux Unveils New Laureato 38mm Timepieces in Saga Green and Midnight Blue
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Girard-Perregaux introduces two new Laureato 38-millimetre timepieces in Saga Green and Midnight blue, crafted from stainless steel and featuring the brand’s GP03300 self-winding chronograph movement. These watches are designed using 1975 aesthetics showcasing textured dials—the Sage Green model has gold accents whereas the Midnight Blue has silver details—with luminescent watch hands, integrated bracelets, and a unique octagonal bezel. This slim designed timepiece comes with a refined finish, as well as a pink gold oscillating weight with circular decorative stripe patterns in the Cotes de Geneve motif.
Dior Launches Its New Fine Jewellery Collection—Milly Dentelle
The French House’s jewellery lexicon expands with a new reinterpretation of lace, inspired by Christian Dior’s domain in Milly-la-Forêt. The Dior Milly Dentelle collection captures an enchanting universe of a dreamlike landscape dappled with a profusion of flowers, foliage with asymmetrical curves, and flamboyant groves. A total of 76 mesmerising pieces in white, yellow and pink gold are alternately set with bewitching stones and subtle pearls. Here, dazzling hues of diamonds, rubies, tourmalines and sapphires radiate from delicate frames of necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings.
Carolina Herrera Introduces The Resort 2025 Eyewear Collection With Retro-Inspired Designs
Carolina Herrera recently unveiled the Resort 2025 eyewear collection during a runway show set in Anahuacalli Museum in Mexico City. The collection showcased the maison’s signature eyewear line with the highlight being the “House of Herrera” sunglasses, featuring oversized or round frames with retro-inspired designs using metallic studs and polka dot motifs. In addition, the collection featured the Essential line, which includes classy sunglasses in two-tones arms made from bi-layer acetate to enhance the outline contrast.
Ritz-Carlton Opens A New Hotel In Bangkok
Ritz-Carlton has opened its first hotel in Bangkok that focuses on wellness for mind, body and skin. The hotel highlights wellness activities such as expert-led yoga classes, Tai Chi sessions, holistic skincare treatment by luxury skincare manufacturer, Espa, and fine dining at French restaurant Duet by David Toutain. As part of Marriott’s Luxury Group Dining Series, the property emphasises the importance of gastronomy in travel, celebrating this new opening as another stepping stone to spread global food culture and elevating dining experiences across Asia-Pacific destinations.
Marriott International’s Luxury Group Reveals Culinary Trends In The Future Of Food 2025 Report
Marriott International’s Luxury Group explores the Asia Pacific region’s transformative role in global gastronomy in the The Future of Food 2025 report, which offers insights from more than 30 top culinary chefs, mixologists and industry insiders from the region. The report identifies five key trends in shaping global dining—globalisation of Asian culinary techniques, rediscovery of heritage ingredients, exclusivity and intimacy through hyperlocal fine dining experiences, personalised menus using AI technology for wellness on plates, and new culinary hubs like Bali and Mumbai making it new food destinations. In addition, the report also highlights trends such as conscious cuisine that focuses on sustainability efforts to enhance food security and waste reduction, technological advancement in dining experiences, and sustainable spaces with multisensory experiences that integrate technology and environmental consciousness.
Zipangu by Nadaman Presents Unique Offerings Blended With Japanese Culture To Welcome The New Year
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur offers exquisite Japanese culinary traditions at Zipangu by Nadaman Japanese restaurant. Chef Kazuo Takizawa, head chef of the restaurant, presents two unique offerings to celebrate the festivity of the season. The OSECHI bento box features symbolic dishes such as golden chestnut with sweet potato paste representing prosperity, as well as herring roe (herring eggs) symbolising fertility, which will be served from now until 31 January 2025. In addition, the New Year’s Special Course highlights the Japanese Zoni clear soup with chicken and cakes along with sashimi, as well as Saikyo miso-grilled black cod.
