In our weekly TWIL series, we bring you the latest in luxury news from around the world. This week’s highlights: the new lightweight and fluorescent Santos De Cartier watches, great ways to celebrate Halloween and Deepavali, and more.
Cartier Introduces New Santos De Cartier Timepieces
The two new watches seamlessly adopt the ultra-lightness of titanium and the phosphorescent Super-LumiNova, introducing aesthetic and technical choices that reinforce the emblematic Santos de Cartier design. The titanium watch boasts a lighter and sturdier frame, with the black spinel of the winding crown and the anthracite of the fully bead-blasted matte-finish material bringing out the depth of its colour. For the large all-steel model, the watch showcases a sporty theme with its black dial and railway track motif. The watch hands are coated in a fluorescent Super-LumiNova green, further enhanced by the dial’s finishes and by the heptagonal crown set with a faceted blue synthetic spinel and a satin-finished case.
Minotti Welcomes A New Addition To Its Sofa Collection
Coupé, which is designed by Italian architect Giampiero Tagliaferri, reflects the designer’s affinity for vintage pieces, often blending the old with the new to produce something entirely fresh. For Coupé, Tagliaferri draws inspiration from the Italian post-war period, with its organic silhouette and ergonomic sinuosity. As an architect, his fascination with the way a Brazilian seed perfectly interlocks with its fruit resulted in the overlapping rounded volumes that give this sofa its unique character. A closer inspection will also reveal precious couture-inspired details, displayed in the tone-on-tone longitudinal stitching and careful incorporation of buttons on its backrest. The Coupé sofa is upholstered in suede or leather, though the designer finds that the suede, in particular, lends a sensual dimension to the design.
Johnnie Walker Partners With Fashion Designer Rahul Mishra For A Limited-Edition Blue Label
In honour of the festive season and to celebrate traditions and reunions, the world’s number one Scotch whisky brand has collaborated with the first Indian fashion designer to show at Paris Couture Week. Mishra’s packaging and bottle designs are a loving homage to the vibrant cultures, traditions, and craftsmanship of India. These limited-edition artworks feature a joyous burst of festive colours, symbolising abundance and bountiful beginnings. Mishra was inspired by native flora and fauna—or, in his words, “blooming flowers and spirited animals”.
“Johnnie Walker Blue Label has been a symbol of luxury and celebration for decades—not only in India but across the world—and learning more about the time and craftsmanship that goes into every bottle has been a wonderful journey,” Mishra said in a statement. “Slowing the process of craft and creating a sustainable eco-system for artisans is something close to my heart, so sharing my philosophy with a brand with centuries of heritage and a lineage of craftspeople has been very special.”
Only 300 units of this limited-edition Johnnie Walker Blue Label are available in Malaysia; each is priced at RM1,136.
Cosentino Launches Its Latest Brand, Éclos
The latest brand from the family-owned company based in Almeria, Spain, is an innovative generation of mineral surfaces featuring Inlayr technology and is aimed at kitchens and bathroom countertops. Éclos features a 3D integrated design, crystalline silica-free composition, and high levels of physical and mechanical performance, as well as utilising more than 50 per cent recycled materials. Thanks to the Inlayr technology, Éclos surfaces have a heat resistance of up to 220°C, as well as a unique 3D design featuring veins, patterns, and astounding depth and consistency. The Éclos brand joins the Cosentino portfolio that includes Silestone, Dekton, and Sensa, and will be available locally next year.
New Designs From Boss Eyewear’s Fall/Winter 2025 Men’s Collection
Boss Eyewear greets the season with a new men’s collection of sunglasses and optical frames featuring K-pop superstar S.Coups from the boy band Seventeen. It commits to sustainability with frames newly crafted in Acetate Renew, a material containing 27 per cent of recycled content, as well as 43 per cent of bio-based substance. With distinct hinges on thick core wires, three-dimensional stripes, and a stylishly placed metallic Boss logo, the new Style Boss 1853/S sunglasses and Style Boss 1854/G glasses are guaranteed to elevate your overall look. The innovative Acetate Renew also improves the brand’s BB Logo line, featuring the new 1855/S rectangular sunglasses, complete with a metal BB monogram that adorns the temples.
Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas Serves Up A Halloween-Themed Barbecue
On 31 October from 6.30pm to 10.00pm, indulge in an eerie-sistible Halloween-themed barbecue with an enchanting view of the South China Sea at the resort’s beachfront restaurant Turmeric (RM248+ per person). Famed for its gourmet international and Asian cuisine, the venue will embrace the festive spirit with a festive transformation and sweet surprises. Make it a spook-tacular weekend with the two-night Pool Villa Dream package from US$944 per night, which includes a stay in a villa with a private pool, RM350 resort credit, a complimentary minibar, and access to non-motorised water sports.
For reservations, email [email protected] or visit the website.
ENSŌ Izakaya & Bar Is Now Open In Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur At KL Midtown
No two nights are ever the same at ENSŌ Izakaya & Bar, which recently opened in the Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur At KL Midtown hotel. Here, up to 200 guests can gather in its indoor dining area, semi-private spaces, the al fresco terrace boasting views of KL’s skyline, or the serene courtyard. From superb Japanese cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Masami Okamoto to scintillating cocktails mixed by Ivon Soon (Malaysia’s Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Champion this year), as well as an in-house DJ spinning groovy tunes, there is no shortage of delights for hotel guests or KL denizens looking for a good time.
Start your evening with appetisers such as crispy sushi rice topped with T’LUR caviar and ENSŌ Signature Miso Cod, before enjoying the Kushiyaki ‘Binchotan’ Skewers and the Asa No Ha dessert. The perfect accompaniment? How about the ENSŌ Highball, Ume no Kaze, Kaori Sour, or Sakura Martini cocktails? Whether you partake of the Chu-Hai Experience or go on a sake journey of ENSŌ’s curated list of exclusive bottles, or if you just want to kanpai with your buddies in an amazing place, the new ENSŌ Izakaya & Bar has something for everyone.
ENSŌ Izakaya & Bar is open from 5pm, Wednesday to Sunday. For more information, call +603 3093 1234 or visit the hotel’s website.
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur Welcomes A Season Of Celebrations
Discover the latest festivities and experiences at this award-winning hotel.
Lemon Garden Celebrates Deepavali With Delicious Delights
From now until 20 October 2025, the beloved restaurant in one of KL’s most feted hotels is offering a Deepavali Hamper Box, Blessing Joy & Love Gift Sets, and a Light of Happiness Gift Box, as well as the Deepavali Designer Cake and the Chocolate Cardamom Mousse Cake. Expect traditional classics and contemporary treats, including Kaju Roll, MySore Pak, Coconut Barfi, Milk Barfi, Deepavali Pralines, Strawberry Frais, Pumpkin Ganache, and plenty more in these gifting options. In addition, Lemon Garden’s famed buffet will also be serving up seasonal flavours from 18 to 20 October 2025. The Lamb Shank Dum Biryani, Lamb Rogan Josh, Chicken Vindaloo, Prawn Shashlik, and Baby Lobster and assorted Seafood Biryani are just some of the highlights to enjoy with friends and family this festive season.
The Deepavali hampers, cakes, and gift boxes can be purchased at Lemon Garden 2Go or on their website. For more info, email [email protected]. Alternatively, reservations for the Deepavali buffet feast can be made via a phone call to +603 2786 2378 or email [email protected].
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur‘s milestone was marked with a ‘Culinary Journey’ that took guests and partners across four of the hotel’s dining eateries, each highlighting the culinary heritage behind the hotel. Starting off the tour was a stop at Zipangu, an authentic Japanese restaurant where the crafts of Japanese Head Chef Kazuo Takizawa were served in a serene, Zen atmosphere. This was followed by a tasting at Shang Palace, where Chef Keith Yap demonstrated his artistry in Cantonese dining. Double-boiled seafood broth, along with scallion and ginger Sabah Coral Trout were served to guests, showcasing the elegance of Cantonese tradition with responsibly-sourced ingredients. The night then continued at Arthur’s Bar & Grill, where Executive Chef Scott Brands served Arthur’s signature indulgence, the 28-Day Dry-Aged Grilled Prime Rib; before the final stop at Lemon Garden, where guests were treated to a panoply of citrus-themed desserts and local delicacies.
