In our weekly TWIL series, we bring you the latest in luxury news from around the world. This week’s highlights: Plan your next alpine escape at Aman Rosa Alpina, Pharrell Williams takes Louis Vuitton on a nautical-meets-resort spin for the new Men’s Pre-Fall 2025 Collection, and more.
Aman Rosa Alpina, The Ultimate Year-Round Escape In The Dolomites
Aman Rosa Alpina, nestled in the picturesque village of San Cassiano in Italy’s Unesco-listed Dolomites, marks the latest addition to Aman’s portfolio of off-the-beaten-path retreats. Formerly the family-run Rosa Alpina Hotel, the property has been extensively refurbished and re-envisioned by Belgian architect Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston, juxtaposing rustic alpine elements with a contemporary lens. Opening on 24 July, the resort features a complete remodelling of all rooms and suites, including two new 150 sqm Aman suites and the 280 sqm Chalet Zeno. Culinary offerings include an Italian grill, a Japanese restaurant (opening soon), a wine library, and cosy lounges. Wellness is fully integrated into the Aman Spa, which features indoor and outdoor pools, a gym, and curated signature therapies. Family-friendly amenities include private cinemas and games rooms, while ski lounges, guided hikes, and wood-fired lunches in private mountain cabins heighten the alpine experience.
Reservations are now available via Aman’s official website or by contacting [email protected].
Louis Vuitton Men’s Pre-Fall 2025 Collection Is A Dapper Transition From Sea To Shore
Pharrell Williams’ Men’s Pre-Fall 2025 Collection for Louis Vuitton is a vivid voyage through time and place, blending vintage cruise tailoring with the breezy spirit of Miami resort life. Presented in two acts—Transit and Arrival—the collection unravels like a well-travelled narrative, moving from cruise to coast. The former is steeped in nautical charm, showcasing dandy tailoring, moiré jacquards, and sailor-stripe knits with sailboat motifs, while the latter shifts into pastel-toned resort wear such as silk bowling sets, raffia jackets, and terry robes. Tactile fabrics are worked into every piece, adding dimension to everything from outerwear to accessories. Playful details—including dolphin-shaped bags, fold-out towel totes, jelly sandals, and fluffy monogram boots—infuse the line with a sense of levity.
Montblanc’s New Writing Instruments Are A Homage To Goethe, The Greatest German-Language Writer In History
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe (1749-1832) is most famous for his literary works. In fact, he is touted as the most influential German-language writer in history, and was the playwright behind Faust. Montblanc’s latest Writers Edition collection of writing instruments pays homage to Goethe, and sheds light on his remarkable career—aside from his writing, he was also a scientist, philosopher, and statesman. The Goethe edition consists of four limited editions, each celebrating a different aspect of the polymath.
They are capped by the Limited Edition 8—The Scientist, which celebrates his more academic pursuits. A fountain pen fashioned from solid gold, its cap and barrel are inlaid with various stones, a reference to Goethe’s extensive mineral collection and interest in geology. The overall colour scheme is a nod to his book, Theory of Colours. The top of the cap, where Montblanc’s iconic emblem is inevitably displayed, is made from rock crystal and framed with gold. The fountain pen’s gold nib features a representation of Eugène Delacroix’s famous illustrations of Faust.
Van Cleef & Arpels’ Latest High Jewellery Collection Goes From Citrine To Aquamarine
A glisten of blossoms and coloured gemstones, Van Cleef & Arpels’ new Fleurs d’Hawaï collection brings together a set of earrings, rings, pendants, and watches, carved and polished into petal-like forms. Each piece is delicately proportioned across five varieties of fine stones and sculpted to evoke the soft contours of blooming florals. Citrine lends a sunny, orange-yellow glow; amethyst reveals a depth of regal purple; rhodolite adds a rich pink hue that accents the clarity of diamonds; aquamarine shines with crystalline luminosity; and peridot’s yellow-green tint recalls the freshness of spring. These stones are set in rose, yellow, or white gold, and have been carefully vetted by the maison’s Stone Department.
The corolla, shaped from pear-cut gems, features subtly raised petals that suggest movement and vitality. In-house artisans have employed the lost-wax casting method to develop an open gold framework that maximises light reflection through the stones. At the centre lies a raised pistil set with seven diamonds, bordered by rounded golden beads that mirror the spherical finish of the prong settings. A contoured gold leaf completes the piece, introducing asymmetrical balance and sculptural depth.
Kilian Paris Opens Its First Flagship In Kuala Lumpur
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Situated on level 2 of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, the new boutique is only the fourth flagship in the Asia-Pacific region, marking a part of Kilian Paris’ broader vision for expansion in the area. The luxury perfume house pays homage to its founder, Kilian Hennessy—who hails from an illustrious dynasty of fine liquors—with a bar-inspired setting adorned with Kilian Paris’ The Liquors collection. The collection is encapsulated in flacons resembling double old-fashioned liquor glasses to complete the bar concept. This boutique also offers engraving services, and it is only at flagships worldwide that the exclusive Musk Butterfly perfume can be found.
The RuMa Hotel Welcomes Chef Louis Han From The One-Michelin-Star NAE:UM
On 12 July, the South Korean chef who trained under the renowned Chef Anh Sung Jae of the three-Michelin-starred Mosu—who also starred in Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars—will make his first appearance in Malaysia for a one-night-only dining experience. Together with The RuMa Hotel’s Head Chef Sanggil Byeon, Chef Han will showcase his unique reinterpretation of the Korean barbecue experience featured in his second venture, GU:UM.
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