In our weekly series, we bring you the latest in luxury news from around the world. This week’s highlights: Meet the most advanced Rolls-Royce Black Badge yet, own a piece of Olympic history with Omega’s Seamaster 37mm Milano Cortina 2026, and more.
Black Badge Spectre Is The Most Powerful Rolls-Royce In History
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Rolls Royce motor cars are undoubtedly remarkable, but the pinnacle of their lineup is the Black Badge series with their highest available performance specifications. They’ve now surpassed themselves with the Black Badge Spectre, which can summon a four-figure torque output (1,075 Nm), with a record 485 kW (659 hp) of power using a new Infinity Mode feature. While you can opt for the shade of your choice from 44,000 unique colours, the new Vapour Violet colour will make it seem like your vehicle just rolled off the set of a Marvel movie. The electric car can also be customised according to each client’s unique personality.
Omega Launches New Seamaster Timepiece For The 2026 Winter Olympics
In anticipation of the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, Omega introduces the Seamaster 37mm Milano Cortina 2026. This timepiece celebrates the enduring craftsmanship of the iconic Seamaster collection, which has been integral to Omega’s legacy as the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games since 1932. Reminiscent of the original Seamaster Olympic timepieces, this edition features an 18k Moonshine Gold symmetrical case, a polished hexagonal crown, and a pristine Grand Feu enamel dial adorned with sculpted gold markers and hands. The caseback bears a commemorative medallion with the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics logo, while a brown leather strap with a coordinating lining and an 18k Moonshine Gold buckle brings the design to completion.
Dior Introduces The B35 NXXT Sneakers In Raffia
Unveiled during its Summer 2025 presentation, the B35 NXXT Sneakers by Dior are a futuristic ode to the art of caning—or weaving using rattan cane—and a contemporary love letter to the maison’s iconic cannage motif. The sneakers, thought up by Kim Jones (who will be leaving the brand soon), feature raffia prominently throughout. This required the ateliers to install and warp the raffia thread and weave the natural fibres together, as well as laser-cutting the suede insets of the sneakers.
Meanwhile, the B35’s voluminous soles, reflecting today’s growing popularity of chunky, comfortable everyday sneakers, feature an openwork cannage motif. In fact, Dior’s artisans must remove the soles from the mould, assemble and then fuse them to the sneakers’ uppers—thus creating their striking silhouette. On the sneaker’s toe areas is the ‘47’ symbol, a subtle homage to the year Christian Dior presented his very first collection; 12 February 1947, to be exact. Dior’s B35 NXXT Sneakers are available in beige and brown, and in a limited-edition of 470 numbered pieces.
Le Labo Introduces Its Latest Creation, The Eucalyptus 20
The French perfume house adds a new member to its genderless Classic Collection, which ranks in the upper echelon among their ranges. Its scent invites you to go off the grid, with the warmth of fresh eucalyptus, cedarwood, and labdanum softened by musk, frankincense, and labdanum. The bottles can also be personalised with your name. The Classic Creations retails at 15ml (RM440), 50ml (RM1,000), and 100ml (RM1,425) at Le Labo stores.
Raffles Sentosa Resort Introduces ‘Welcome Home’ Experience Ahead of 1 March Opening
On 1 March 2025, Singapore’s first all-villa resort is set to opens its doors, nestled within 100,000 square metres of lush tropical greenery on Sentosa Island with direct access to Tanjong Beach. Be the first to stay at one of the ultra-luxurious 62 villas, each with its own private pool, outdoor terrace, and tropical garden with the Welcome Home experience. This includes private round-trip transfers, daily breakfast for two at the Empire Grill, the resort’s signature Italian restaurant as well as complimentary Sentosa Sling cocktails. The experience is available for bookings from 1 March to 30 September 2025, with rates starting from S$1,698 per villa per night (subject to 10 percent service charge and prevailing government tax).
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The Datai Langkawi Hosts Its 2025 Edition of The Chef Series: The Gold List
Part I of The Chef Series this year will feature an interesting line-up of world-renowned chefs to look forward to. Chef Jordi Artal of the two-Michelin-starred Cinc Sentits in Barcelona, Spain, will craft dishes inspired by his deep-rooted heritage, highlighting the season’s finest ingredients. On 18 and 19 April, Jan Hartwig, who earned three Michelin stars within just six months for his restaurant JAN in Munich, Germany, will present his culinary mastery with artistic presentation. Rounding out part I of the series, Chef Su Kim Hock of the one-Michelin-starred Au Jardin in Penang, will showcase his French techniques with a local twist.
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Wine And Dine In Style At Penfolds Magill Estate Restaurant, Adelaide Hills
This dream destination in South Australia for wine afficionados allows one to sample exceptional fine dining dishes while overlooking the historic vineyard itself. The restaurant ranked highly on the recent Australian Good Food Guide (AGFG) Chef Hats awards listings, which are the ‘Michelin Stars of Australia’. Innovative creations in their seasonal menu include Guineafowl cooked over fire with coffee and sake glaze and braised globe artichokes layered beneath the breast placed on a bed of Vin Jaune foam.
