In our weekly series, we bring you the latest in luxury news from around the world. This week’s highlights: Piaget celebrates its 150th anniversary with a limited-edition timepiece, the release of the new Macallan Classic Cut 2024 Edition, and more.
Piaget Celebrates Its 150th Anniversary With A Limited-Edition Timepiece
Piaget celebrates its 150th anniversary with the release of its newest limited-edition timepiece, the Piaget Polo Date 36mm in rose gold. The timepiece features a mother-of-pearl dial engraved with horizontal lines, Piaget’s signature Decor Palace technique. Its bezel is set with nearly three carats of trapeze-cut gemstones of sapphires, rubies, citrines and garnets (totalling 40 gemstones), all of which display a visual harmony of the colours of the rainbow. The timepiece is powered by the 500P1 self-winding movement, which is visible through a sapphire crystal caseback bearing the maison’s crest. This limited-edition timepiece reflects Piaget’s legacy of fine craftsmanship and bold design by blending high jewellery with horological excellence, making it a collectible suitable for everyday wear.
Macallan Goes On A Bold Exploration Of Flavour With The New Macallan Classic Cut 2024 Edition
Macallan takes a unique, flavourful approach with the release of The Macallan Classic Cut 2024 Edition, the eighth release in this annual series. This edition of whisky is bottled at 52.4 percent alcohol by volume (ABV), and features a captivating blend of lush vanilla, tropical fruits and oak spices. The 2024 Edition showcases the harmony of ex-Bourbon and sherry-seasoned European oak casks, resulting in a masterpiece of entwining flavours. It is best served neat or with water to bring forth its fruity flavours. The Macallan Classic Cut 2024 Edition is now available at The Chamber, Cellar 18, and The Bottle Shop.
Poggenpohl Introduces Two New Kitchen Concepts
In collaboration with a Milanese design firm, Poggenpohl unveils two stunning new kitchen designs, reinventing the use of wood with a sculptural approach and an interplay of light and shadow. The first concept features dark oak paired with accents of aluminium and black steel, creating a cool, graphic look. The second showcases light oak with champagne-hued metal and sand-coloured ceramics, giving it a softer, more refined look, both of which offer a wide range of design possibilities.
Montblanc Showcases Timeless Designs In Its Newest Fall/Winter 2024 Leather Goods Collection
View more of the new Montblanc all/Winter 2024 leather goods collection
Montblanc’s Fall/Winter 2024 leather goods collection blends vibrant seasonal colours with functional designs as well as the maison’s heritage in the culture of writing and love for the mountains. The Happy Holidays capsule features winter-inspired illustrations using black embroidery on ivory canvas—including totes, pouches, pen pouches and cabin trolleys. Meanwhile, the Meisterstuck collection features sleek metal closures with autumnal shades such as russet and Cyprus blue on leather on briefcases, messengers and document cases. Last but not least, the Soft Collection takes inspiration from the Meisterstuck collection, in honour of the collection’s 100-year anniversary, by introducing nib-shaped closures and versatile designs. Highlights include totes, messengers, wallets, and pochettes in classic black and dark pool hues. The seasonal collection is now available at Montblanc boutiques worldwide and online.
Blancpain And Oceanographic Magazine Presented The Female Fifty Fathoms Award To Malaysian Photographer Ipah Uid Lynn
Recently, Blancpain hosted a celebratory event at its boutique in Suria KLCC for local photographer Ipah Uid Lynn, who is the first ever Asian to win the Female Fifty Fathoms award. The award was created in 2021 by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain to honour women who push the envelope in ocean photography and who champion the values of the Blancpain Ocean Commitment. Unlike other categories in this year’s Ocean Photographer of the Year awards, Lynn was nominated by her peers and judged by a jury as well as representatives from Blancpain, including Marc A Hayek, president and CEO of Blancpain.
“Receiving the Female Fifty Fathoms Award is an incredible honour and validation of the passion and dedication I’ve poured into my work over the years,” Lynn said in a statement. “It feels surreal and deeply gratifying. It’s a recognition that goes beyond personal achievement—it highlights the importance of storytelling through photography and the voices of women in this field. I’m truly humbled and inspired to continue pushing the boundaries of what I can capture and share with the world.”
The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur Collaborates With N.I.C.E Bistronome
Guest chef Andy Choy of N.I.C.E Bistronome brings his culinary flair to the Ritzy Weekend Feast for a limited time, available every Friday and Saturday until 30 November. Next to The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur’s own delectable offerings, N.I.C.E Bistronome presents its signature dishes, such as the seafood bouillabaisse, mushroom tortellini, and tiger prawn pasta.
For enquiries and reservations, call or send a Whatsapp to +6018 623 0037.
Culina Supermarket Opens In Shoppes At Four Season Place
Standing as a haven for fine foods and wines, Culina impresses with a range of products from in-house dry-aged beef and gourmet tinned fish to a collection of 550 wine labels from around the world. There is also a bakery and a bistro, offering guests the unique opportunity of selecting their foods and wines from the supermarket and enjoying them right in the bistro.
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur Celebrates Deepavali With An Exclusive Dinner Buffet At Lemon Garden
Celebrate Deepavali at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur with an exciting dinner buffet at Lemon Garden from 28 to 31 October 2024. The buffet menu features exquisite Indian dishes such as lamb shank dum biryani, murgh tangdi kebab, and traditional sweets such as rasmalai and jalebi. For this festive season, Lemon Garden 2Go is also offering uniquely curated Deepavali gift boxes, each filled with savoury delights as well as Indian sweets such as doodh peda, til gur ki ladoo, handcrafted pralines, and assorted murukus and nuts—all of which are perfect for gifting. The gift boxes are now available until 1 November 2024.
For reservations or further enquiries, call +603 2786 2378 or email festive.kl@shangri-la.com
