In our weekly TWIL series, we bring you the latest in luxury news from around the world. This week’s highlights: Van Cleef & Arpels brings Brume de Saphir collection to Malaysia for a limited time, Bvlgari expands Tubogas collection with nine new jewellery creations, and more.
Van Cleef & Arpels Showcases Its Brume De Saphir Collection For A Limited-Time
At the Malaysian boutique in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, guests can now explore the stunning high jewellery ensemble inspired by the maison’s 1978 Palmyre high jewellery collection. The Brume de Saphir’s spectrum of shades is designed to mirror the changing colours of the sea, like ripples of waves that combine sapphires and diamonds. The collection features a pair of earrings, a bracelet, and a necklace, available in a surge of blue or pink.
Bvlgari Renews Its Tubogas Collection With Nine New Novelties
Nine striking novelties join the iconic Bvlgari Tubogas collection, injecting fresh energy into the series and offering new ways to layer, combine, and express one’s individuality through the house’s design language. Among the novelties: a pair of mini hoop earrings in yellow gold, alongside a sparkling variation featuring pavé diamonds; two rings that effortlessly flow along the Tubogas spirals; and a striking earring and necklace set, where the bold contrast between deep black onyx and luminous yellow gold highlights the collection’s unique aesthetic.
The new Bvlgari Tubogas creations will be available this month online and in select Bvlgari boutiques.
Tudor And Swiss Watch Celebrate The F1 Season With A New Pop-Up Experience At Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
In anticipation of the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix, Tudor, Swiss Watch, and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls bring the TUDOR x VCARB Pop-Up Experience to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. From now until 14 September 2025, the experience will seamlessly blend the worlds of watchmaking and racing. The event highlights three standout chronographs; each influenced by the adrenalised excitement of motorsport, they channel Tudor’s dedication to crafting watches for daring individuals. This includes the Black Bay Chrono “Carbon 25”, a stylish timepiece with an ultra-lightweight full carbon fibre case and end links, and limited to 2025 pieces in homage to this year’s Formula One season. Visit the pop-up to experience the thrill of driving an F1 Simulator, or to photograph the dedicated F1 attire display. Additionally, exclusive giveaways and redemption opportunities are abundant.
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Updated Boutique In Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Opens
The revamped Jaeger-LeCoultre boutique is now open at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. With an airy and inviting atmosphere, the refreshed concept draws aesthetic inspiration from the Swiss mountains that are the watchmaker’s home, along with Art Deco motifs that are a callback to the golden age of design and fashion. Highlights include the Manufacture Wall, which sheds light on the brand’s mastery of 180 in-house crafts, an interactive Strap Bar to explore personalisation options, and the 1931 Cafe—named for the birth year of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s most iconic watch, the Reverso.
Parmigiani Fleurier Debuts Its First Asia Boutique In Ginza, Tokyo
Parmigiani Fleurier brings its seasoned Swiss horological craftsmanship to Asia for the first time in a branded boutique. Its new flagship recently opened its doors in the prestigious 7-chome Chuo-dori district of Ginza, Tokyo, alongside the city’s most illustrious names. Inspired by the Japanese market’s receptiveness to timepiece excellence, the brand collaborates closely with Art Gear Capital K.K., a watch distributor that is pivotal in the Japanese industry. Its cream-coloured façade and scenography are adapted expertly by Swiss studio Atelier OÏ in harmony with the Japanese cultural setting and accompanied by guilloche patterns, a symbol of the manufacture. Spread across two floors, the boutique’s ground level is furnished in a minimalist mode, with light wood and medleys of architectural greenery, while its first floor invites collectors to view notable timepieces in an exclusive and personalised environment.
The Waterside Inn Celebrates 40 Years Of Three-Michelin Stars With A Series Of Dinners
In commemoration of 40 years of three Michelin stars, chef Alain Roux hosted an evening of fine dining at The Waterside Inn in partnership with third and fourth generation chefs, Michel and César Troisgros from French restaurant Troisgros. Featuring a unique six-course menu, the one-off event also welcomed guest pâtissier-chocolatier chef David Paganel from Geneva, who once trained under Roux’s predecessor and father, Michel Roux, in 1986. The dinner served as the second in a series of four celebrating the team, guests, and culinary heroes that inspired the UK restaurant over its 40-year history.
The first was hosted in May in partnership with world-famous chef Heston Blumenthal. The next two dinners are planned for October and December, with more details to follow.
Marriott Executive Apartments Kuala Lumpur Is Set To Be The Second Largest In Asia Pacific
Bringing with it the best of upscale living and bespoke service, Marriott Executive Apartments has announced the opening of the Marriott Executive Apartments Kuala Lumpur, located right in the buzzing heart of the city. Featuring 353 service apartments that range from cosy studios to spacious three-bedroom flats, it will be the brand’s second property in Malaysia, as well as its largest in the Asia Pacific (apart from China). Every apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, in-room laundry machines, and distinct living and dining areas, all of which are perfectly comfortable for both short and long stays. Enjoy expansive metropolitan views; extensive dining opportunities via its restaurant, Bistro Kia Peng; and facilities such as a relaxing lap pool and a kids’ splash zone for the pleasure of adults and children alike. For business travellers, the building is well-equipped with event spaces, which include a gorgeous rooftop venue. Conveniently, it also offers direct access to Suria KLCC LRT station and Conlay MRT station, firmly ensuring that the city’s most iconic destinations, such as the bustling Bukit Bintang streets and towering malls, are within reach.
Wei-Ling Gallery Presents Blue Bird By Cheong Kit Cheng
Cheong Kiet Cheng’s seventh solo exhibition, Blue Bird, opens at Wei-Ling Gallery with paintings that serve as a personal memoir chronicling two decades shaped by illness, struggle, and renewal. This exhibition situates her practice within a broader conversation on art as a conduit for healing, extending her inquiry into the entanglement of memory and resilience. Drawing from Maurice Maeterlinck’s tale, The Blue Bird, in which a brother and his ailing sister embark on a quest for hope, Cheong reimagines the story through the eyes of a guide leading her children towards light and safety. The exhibition is set to run at the gallery until 27 September 2025.
