TWIL: Zegna’s Nature-Inspired Spring 2026 Collection, Balenciaga’s New Triple S, And More
Catch up on this week’s most noteworthy updates from the universe of luxury.
In our weekly TWIL series, we bring you the latest in luxury news from around the world. This week’s highlights: Zegna debuts its Spring 2026 collection inspired by the house’s verdant Winter Garden, Balenciaga presents a revamp of the iconic Triple S sneaker, and H. Moser & Cie unveils its Endeavour Tourbillon Skeleton timepiece, featuring a fully-openworked design.
Zegna Presents Its Spring 2026 Collection
For Spring 2026, Zegna returns to the Winter Garden in the Italian Alps, conceived by founder Ermenegildo Zegna with visionary landscape architect Pietro Porcinai. Here, architecture and nature exist in quiet equilibrium—an immersive domestic landscape that frames the season’s narrative. Fronted by Global Ambassador Mads Mikkelsen, the campaign embraces a style that feels instinctive rather than imposed. Hallmarks such as Vellus Aureum wool and supple Secondskin leather—expressed through pieces such as the Il Conte jacket and the Triple Stitch shoe—underscore Zegna’s pursuit of material excellence. Relaxed, fluid silhouettes move with the body, articulating a vision of modern elegance rooted in craftsmanship and harmony with the natural world.
H. Moser & Cie Presents The Endeavour Tourbillon Skeleton
At H. Moser & Cie., minimalism is about subtraction to reveal mechanical purity. The Endeavour Tourbillon Skeleton distils that philosophy into a fully skeletonised design, showcasing its one-minute flying tourbillon with double hairsprings, as it appears to float within a 40mm 5N red gold case.
Transparency and symmetry define the piece: anthracite-finished bridges form a sculptural architecture, offset by warm gold-plated indices and hands. At 6 o’clock, the flying tourbillon anchors the dial, driven by the self-winding HMC 814 calibre with a 72-hour power reserve. Developed with sister company Precision Engineering AG, the in-house double hairspring improves accuracy and isochronism, while an openworked rotor and hollowed barrel further reveal the movement’s inner workings—an exercise in haute horlogerie that refines by revealing, not reducing.
Balenciaga Refreshes The Triple S Sneaker
First introduced in 2017, the Balenciaga Triple S became a defining icon of the house’s radical design language. For 2026, it is reimagined as the Triple S.2 under the direction of Pierpaolo Piccioli. The updated silhouette retains its signature stacked, multi-tread sole but streamlines the profile with lighter mesh panels, gradient graphics, and all-over distressing. Familiar codes—such as the size marking at the heel and bicolour laces—return alongside a new Triple S.2 emblem and 3B Sport detail. The Balenciaga Triple S.2 is available in select Asian and Australian stores in a range of monochrome and accented colourways.
Solférino Paris Debuts In Kuala Lumpur With 10 Eaux De Parfum
Paris has long been the epicentre of perfumery, and newly launched Solférino Paris continues that tradition with a contemporary perspective in Kuala Lumpur. Founded in the heart of the French capital, the maison takes its name from a historic 18th-century residence tucked between Boulevard Saint-Germain and the banks of the Seine. The debut collection comprises 10 eaux de parfum, each inspired by a distinct landmark, lived moment, or memory in Paris. These distilled compositions are housed in sleek flacons that echo the architecture of classic Parisian mansions, offering wearers a sensory journey through the capital.
The collection by Solférino Paris is now available at the Seibu counter at The Exchange TRX.
Malaysian Brand Elegant Fine Caviar Debuts With Halal-Certified Premium Caviar
Founded by Dr Rainey Yan and Aaron Tong, the Malaysian-owned brand specialises in premium, sustainably farmed caviar sourced directly from their boutique sturgeon farm on the Amur River. The oldest native habitat of the world’s most sought-after caviar variants, it produces roe of exceptional quality, size, and character. The brand introduces a collection of halal-certified caviar, including the 15-year-old Imperial Astria, the crown jewel from the Amur sturgeon, which offers a fruity and creamy profile.
Award-Winning Malaysian Artist Hamidi Hadi To Hold His 10th Solo Exhibition At Wei-Ling Gallery
One of the most prominent abstract artists of his generation, Hamidi is renowned for his experimental and explorative use of material. The 55-year-old has exhibited extensively within the country and internationally in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, and more, with his works being collected by the National Gallery of Malaysia. From now until 28 March 2026, Hamidi will present his 10th solo exhibition, Tracing Stillness (Menjejak Hening), at the Wei-Ling Gallery in Kuala Lumpur. In this new series, the work turns toward rupture. Rather than building through addition, the surface is folded, torn, peeled, and split until it yields, pointing to the physical engagement required with the material.
Admission hours are from Tuesday to Friday (10am – 6pm) and Saturday (10am – 5pm). The exhibition is open by appointment only. For appointments, contact +60322601106 or e-mail [email protected].
La Résidence Phou Vao In Luang Prabang Reopens Following Stunning Transformation
Located at the heart of a lush mountainous region in northern Laos, Luang Prabang is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that fuses Lao traditional urban architecture and colonial influences in an exceptionally well-preserved townscape. La Résidence Phou Vao, the only property overlooking this picturesque view, has reopened following a full transformation after an acquisition by HMD Asia. Its extensive refresh was led by Sanya Souvanna Phouma – Brand & Heritage Architect and a direct descendant of the Lao royal family to ensure cultural authenticity while merging it with French art de vivre. The 37 suites have been redesigned to optimise the vistas of the gardens and the sacred mountains, along with bespoke craftsmanship and terrazzo bathtubs. The hotel also unveils a new reception, dining experiences and a boutique, with plans to unveil a Presidential suite and a wellness centre by the end of the year.
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