In our weekly TWIL series, we bring you the latest in luxury news from around the world. This week’s highlights: Orlebar Brown teams up with Automobili Lamborghini for a line of vibrant beachwear, a presentation of Baba Nyonya heritage and cuisine by Dorsett Grand Subang, Minotti’s latest Textile & Leather collection, and more.
Automobili Lamborghini And Orlebar Brown Team Up For A Luxury Beachwear Collection
The vibrant collection celebrates the spirit of both brands, fusing high-performance heritage with contemporary style. Inspired by the visceral power of the Revuelto, Orlebar Brown formulates a collection with a palette taken straight from Lamborghini’s most eye-popping shades. Highlights from the collection include bright blue and green swim shorts with daring hexagonal prints, a towelling jacquard short and shirt set, silk resort shirts, rashguards, and a newly designed set of matching beach bags and towels.
Balenciaga Introduces The Football Series
The luxury streetwear brand is drawing from American Football (not the football the rest of the world plays) for its latest collections of ready-to-wear and accessories. These Spring 2026 pieces marks the first time that Balenciaga pays tribute to the sport, as showcased in the exaggerated silhouettes, amplified builds, and over-the-top graphics. Highlights include shiny or matte jerseys, varsity hoodies, techno poplin tracksuits, drill caps, and more. The 3B sports icon and other Balenciaga signatures contribute towards the overall aesthetic, combining the best of the gridiron and the brand’s couture spirit.
Fendi Unveils Its Spring/Summer 2026 Pre-Collection
In this pre-collection, the menswear extends the series’ disco-tinged spirit with relaxed, boyish silhouettes in jewel tones and luxurious materials. Velvet tuxedos with detached satin lapels introduce a casually elegant evening mood, while moth-print shirts, jacquard denim, and rich textures add artistic flair. Outerwear showcases standout craftsmanship, from denim-cashmere cabans to silicone-bonded patent leather parkas and garment-dyed corduroy trucker jackets. Accessories mirror the palette with burgundy lug-soled lace-ups, FF buckled loafers, and leather bags, including the Falena-printed Fendi Lui duffel, soft calfskin Baguette, and Peekaboo, reimagined in upcycled Cuoio Romano patchwork.
Le Labo Releases A Perfuming Hand Cream
Long-awaited, Le Labo’s most iconic fragrances are now offered in the form of a Perfuming Hand Cream—a sensorial indulgence that nourishes, hydrates, and perfumes the skin. Formulated with meadow foam seed oil, the rich and comforting texture leaves hands hydrated and delicately scented. The collection debuts in six of the brand’s most beloved fragrances: Santal 33, Another 13, Thé Noir 29, Thé Matcha 26, Rose 31, and Bergamote 22. In addition, the Perfuming Hand Cream Discovery Set offers a trio of 30ml hand creams, allowing fans to explore and layer their favourite scents.
Dorsett Grand Subang Invites Guests To Experience Baba Nyonya Culture
From 21 to 23 November 2025, the hotel is hosting a Cultural Bazaar at its Ballroom Foyer, presenting traditional and contemporary textiles, accessories, jewellery, culinary essentials, and artisan crafts from local and international vendors—all showcasing the heritage of the Baba Nyonya. In partnership with the Baba Nyonya Association of KL & Selangor, the hotel’s Terazza Brasserie Restaurant has also developed a Baba & Nyonya Weekend High Tea (RM98 nett per adult) menu featuring traditional flavours and recipes, which is available every Saturday and Sunday until 31 December 2025.
For reservations, call Dorsett Grand Subang at +603 5031 6060 or email [email protected].
Savour The Balvenie 50 In The Lanesborough Hotel In London
From now until 31 December 2025, The Library Bar in The Lanesborough is presenting a truly one-of-a-kind experience: The Angels Share. During this multi-sensorial journey, guests will be able to savour The Balvenie 50 (First Edition) at the only on-trade venue in England and Wales that is serving this extremely rare whisky, which was released in August 2024 and will see only 125 bottles released globally each year over the next three years. As part of The Angel’s Share experience, guests will be seated in The Nook within The Library Bar, underneath a handcrafted sculpture of walnut, oak, and gold leaf, which was conceptualised by Mabel Communications and realised by Andrew Friend. The extraordinary whisky (£5,500 per 50ml serve) will be presented in a bespoke glass, atop a Linley-crafted tray, and accompanied by a curated cheese board as well as a limited-edition copy of Interwoven Stories: Fifty Years in the Making by Sean Fennelly. This could very well be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy one of the world’s rarest single malt whiskies.
For reservations at The Lanesborough Hotel, contact +44 (0)20 7259 5599 or email [email protected].
Minotti Introduces Its Latest Textile & Leather Collection
Inspired by the energy and aura of the 1970s, the latest collection from the proudly Italian brand presents contemporary aesthetics via 3D weaves, bouclé effects, suede, and aniline-waxed leathers. To create and offer these made-in-Italy home furnishing pieces, the Style Office (a part of Minotti Studio) undertook substantial R&D processes, as well as carefully selecting certified suppliers, natural fibres, and premium leathers. All of these efforts result in furniture that is both elegant yet durable, sustainable and stylish. Expect colourways such as tanganika, sand, tobacco as well as rust and aquamarine in the latest collections, which also feature fine woods, marble, stone, and lacquered finishes—perfect for indoor and outdoor spaces, wherever on earth your abode may be.
Audemars Piguet Celebrates The Art Of Watchmaking With A Dedicated Reference Book
To mark the brand’s 150th anniversary, the Swiss watchmaker unveiled a new book dedicated to the history and the anatomy of its watches. Published by Flammarion, the nearly 600-page volume appeals to the curious, enthusiasts, and professionals alike, combining technical expertise with historical insights and anecdotes. Titled The Watch – Stories and Savoir Faire, the book pays tribute to the rich tradition of watchmaking and to the artisans and visionaries who have kept the heart of the house beating for 150 years.
