In our weekly TWIL series, we bring you the latest in luxury news from around the world. This week’s highlights: Parmigiani Fleurier debuts a new Objet d’Art in celebration of its founder’s birthday, Vacheron Constantin presents its first fully gem-set Overseas models, and a collaboration between The Macallan and Jing to create two exceptional whiskies.
Parmigiani Fleurier Unveils La Ravenale
In keeping with its tradition, the watchmaker celebrates its founder Michel Parmigani’s 75th birthday by presenting a magnificent Objet d’Art—La Ravenale. The Lépine pocket watch features a white-gold case with a double back adorned with opal-and-jade marquetry inspired by a striking plant, the Madagascar Traveller’s Palm. The overlapping geometric engravings were masterfully formed by Atelier Blandenier, one of Switzerland’s last ateliers dedicated exclusively to traditional hand-engraving for haute horlogerie. The beating heart of La Ravenale revives an Ed. Koehn minute repeater movement from the 1920s—from Michel Parmigiani’s private reserve of antique movements. Its chain is equally exceptional, fashioned from 18-carat white gold over 100 hours by Laurent Jolliet, Switzerland’s last master chain-maker. Executed as a lone masterpiece, its price is upon request.
Vacheron Constantin Debuts First Fully Gem-set Overseas Self-Winding 35mm Models
Vacheron Constantin presents two new glittering models in 18-carat white gold and 18-carat 5N pink gold, each entirely set with 1,430 brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds. The Maltese cross motif on the bezel, in particular, dazzles with 60 invisibly set baguette-cut diamonds, requiring several hours just for one stone. At the heart of each high jewellery timepiece is the self-winding Manufacture calibre 1088/1, offering a 40-hour power reserve, and displaying hours, minutes, central seconds, and a date aperture. Both timepieces are supplied with two additional interchangeable straps, in shiny alligator leather and rubber, along with a matching interchangeable diamond-set buckle.
Breitling Commemorates Malaysia’s 68 Years Of Independence With A Limited-Edition Timepiece
Breitling’s Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 Malaysia Edition pays an elegant homage to the Jalur Gemilang, the country’s national flag, with a dark blue satiné soleil dial. Encircling this is the watch’s most distinctive feature, its Eastern Arabic numerals, which are a nod to Malaysia’s deep cultural roots within the broader Islamic world. The 18-carat red gold accents with a hint of white add a warm glow to the dial, while the yellow GMT text and red-tipped GMT hand provide a vibrant contrast and complete the flag’s quartet of colours. At the heart of the watch beats the Breitling Calibre 32, a COSC-certified, self-winding mechanical movement renowned for its precision and reliability. The timepiece is limited to 68 numbered pieces and will be available exclusively in Malaysia through Breitling boutiques and authorised retailers.
The Macallan Extends Its Harmony Collection Through A Collaboration With Jing
The producer of some of the world’s finest single malt Scotch whisky, The Macallan, and the curator of some of the world’s most distinctive and fine single garden teas, Jing, have come together to create two exceptional whiskies. The first addition to the Harmony Collection is the Inspired By Phoenix Honey Orchid Tea, a tribute to Phoenix Honey Orchid, a rare oolong tea traditionally grown in the Phoenix Mountain range of Guangdong. The result is a whisky of warm honey hue and layers of summery peach, apricot, floral honey, tropical fruits, toffee, and sweet oak. The second is a Global Travel Retail exclusive, Inspired By Organic Cherrywood Lapsang Tea, a reinvented take on Lapsang Souchong, delicately smoked over cherrywood in the UK. This flavour-led whisky reflects the deeply complex flavours of the tea, providing rich dark fruitiness and an aroma reminiscent of incense.
The Macallan’s Inspired By Phoenix Honey Orchid Tea is now available to purchase at Cellar 18, The Chamber, Jaya Grocer’s hank’s Malaysia, Mercato, and Village Grocer’s Boozeit Retail.
Jimmy Choo Unveils Its Winter 2025 Collection
The collection celebrates the spirit of giving at the heart of the holiday season. Defined by jewel-like crystal detailing, playful ribbons, deep tones and enriched textures, each piece is designed to excite the senses and evoke feelings of celebration and joy. These are treasured creations, heirlooms in the making, crafted to create and evoke precious memories. The men’s collection in particular takes its inspiration from reality, but elevates it with timeless styles, modern silhouettes, superlative materials, and innovative design.
Explora Journeys Announces Its Asian Debut With Its 2027-2028 Journeys Collection
The ambitious season spans five continents and nearly 200 destinations, anchored by two major milestones: the brand’s inaugural Journeys through Asia and the launch of its fifth ship, Explora V. Sailing from September 2027 to May 2028, the collection comprises close to 100 itineraries across 59 countries, designed for deeper cultural immersion, extended stays, and a more purposeful approach to luxury ocean travel. Asia takes the spotlight as Explora III embarks on 28 first-time Journeys across Japan, South Korea, China and Southeast Asia, with maiden calls throughout the region. Overnight stays in cities such as Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Bali allow for richer engagement, while sailings are timed to Asia’s most evocative seasons and cultural moments, including Chinese Golden Week and Lunar New Year celebrations in early 2028. Debuting in December 2027, Explora V begins her journey in the Mediterranean’s quiet season, offering a more intimate view of destinations including Malta, Sicily, and Istanbul, before continuing east to the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula. These itineraries feature multiple overnights and access to UNESCO-listed landmarks such as Petra, Luxor, and the Pyramids of Giza.
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Wei-Ling Gallery presents Crossing the Third Bridge, A Group Exhibition for December 2025
Running until 24 January 2026, the exhibition features the works of seven artists—Kenneth Tam (USA), Lee Mok Yee (Malaysia), Ming Wong (Singapore), MM Yu (Philippines), Sean Lean (Malaysia), Tintin Wulia (Indonesia/Australia), and Wong Chee Meng (Malaysia)—who present their art in various media, including installations, photography, moving image and performance. The exhibition focuses on the shifting identities within the Chinese diaspora through the idea of 华侨 (Hua Qiao), a term that once referred to those who left Qing China and is now carried by generations shaped more by memory, distance, and translation than by direct migration. This presentation marks Kenneth Tam’s debut in Malaysia as well as renowned Singaporean contemporary artist Ming Wong’s return to Malaysia with his much-anticipated Wayang Spaceship video work, which will be running at Wei-Ling Contemporary in the second-floor annexe.
A Monopoly Upgrade At Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur On The Park
Courtesy of Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur’s appearance as a tile in the Monopoly Kuala Lumpur edition, the hotel now invites guests to enjoy activities—and themed rooms—inspired by Monopoly. The unforgettable Stay & Play Packages immerse guests in the world of Monopoly, from themed props and signature mocktails to three unique Monopoly-themed rooms. Guests checking in throughout the month of December may also find themselves upgraded to these rooms, and the chance to participate in weekly lucky draws, where they can win complimentary stays, dining vouchers, and the Monopoly Kuala Lumpur Edition board game. This excitement carries into 2026 with more experiences with the neighbourhood’s cultural hotspots and exclusive Monopoly-inspired tokens to commemorate your stay and journey.
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