TWIL: New Experiences At The Philippines’ Amanpulo, New Bvlgari’s Serpenti Viper Collection, 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: Amanpulo in the Philippines ushers in the New Year with an invigorating new wellness program, Bvlgari renews its Serpenti Viper collection with six new creations, and Smith & Wollensky’s opens its first restaurant in Kuala Lumpur.
Pamalican Island’s Amanpulo Debuts New Experiences And Enhancements For 2026
Set a tone of indulgence and renewal for the months ahead with a retreat to one of Southeast Asia’s most pristine private islands, the Philippines’ Pamalican Island. Sitting like a turquoise jewel within the darker expanse of the island’s Cuyo Archipelago, Amanpulo invites travellers to start the year right with its new Fitness Restart Program (running from 15 January to 1 March 2026), an invigorating wellness journey combining cold immersion, personalised training, and restorative Aman therapies. The Pamalican Island retreat further opens its prime season with a series of thoughtful enhancements. A newly upgraded Aman Spa now features a Pilates Reformer Studio, advanced strength and cardio facilities, and private steam suites with infrared therapy, elevating the resort’s holistic wellness offering. Accommodation highlights include the Grand Beach Pool Casita, a secluded, sunrise-facing sanctuary with direct beach access and dedicated butler service.
Beyond wellness, Amanpulo embraces the Amihan winds with the return of kitesurfing season, complemented by expert-led beginner programmes, visiting champions, and new Axopar speedboats for reef exploration and sunset cruises. With improved access via Clark International Airport, Amanpulo begins 2026 as an effortlessly aspirational escape—equal parts rejuvenation and adventure.
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Louis Vuitton Unveils The Fall-Winter 2026 Men’s Trunk Edition
The maison’s Men’s Creative Director, Pharrell Williams, distils its heritage into a modern, trans-seasonal wardrobe. Launching on 5 February 2026, the collection takes its name from Louis Vuitton’s original 1854 canvas trunk, translating its enduring savoir-faire into effortlessly elegant, day-to-evening dressing. Defined by relaxed tailoring and pragmatic luxury, the line balances casual ease with formal nuance through breathable silk-wool and cashmere blends, unlined blazers, and elevated off-duty staples in nubuck, double-face cashmere, and cotton-silk denim. A restrained palette of beiges, blues, browns, and black underscores its timeless appeal. The Trunk Edition extends into LV Touch, a new men’s leather goods line crafted in supple grained calfskin, where discreet utility meets heritage detailing. Footwear completes the offering with three essentials—an elegant loafer, a travel-ready slipper, and a refined slip-on sneaker—collectively articulating a quietly confident wardrobe rooted in legacy, versatility, and modern sophistication.
Bvlgari’s Serpenti Viper Collection Returns With Six New Creations
The Italian house’s iconic Serpenti collection is distilled to its purest form through Serpenti Viper, where abstract forms and minimalism take centre stage. This month, six new creations are introduced, all crafted to appear like a luminous second skin in iterations of yellow and white gold. For the former, the supple motions of the serpent are translated into a modern collier, which pairs perfectly with a pair of long drop earrings. The final note of literal brilliance is diamond-pavé settings on the creature’s head and tail, which allow it to shimmer with every motion.
Ferragamo Celebrates Sophisticated Winter Elegance
Ferragamo presents an exclusive selection of footwear, bags, and accessories, perfect for a weekend escape in the snow. A pair of sporty loafers, crafted for the metropolitan man, is completed through several stages of handcrafted workmanship. They feature an upper in hand-shaded, antiqued calfskin with a tread and chunky lug sole that is both lightweight and flexible. A backpack, perfect for voyages, features double external pockets and a Gancini closure, and is finished with an elastic drawstring that reveals a lined and organised interior. A new messenger bag joins the collection, inspired by the compact, enveloping lines of the Hug bag and its satin-finish metal buckles.
Dolce&Gabbana Presents Its Fall-Winter 2025 Fatto A Mano Collection
The Uomo collection spotlights a reworked denim jacket that elevates a classic staple through an oversized silhouette, stone-washed treatment, and intentional distressing. Practicality and luxury converge in its cashmere lining, quilted sleeves, adjustable side drawstrings, and a signature metal plaque at the back. For footwear, Dolce&Gabbana reimagines the derby shoe with a distinctive washing process that reveals a rugged lug sole, a pronounced curved toe, and a deliberately worn finish—imbuing a traditional form with a bold, contemporary edge.
Meet Kuala Lumpur’s Newest Destination For Dry-Aged Steaks
Steak lovers, this one’s for you. Smith & Wollensky, the renowned American steakhouse, has officially touched down at Suria KLCC in Kuala Lumpur, bringing with it a reputation built on masterfully dry-aged beef. Since its founding in New York in 1977 by restaurateur Alan Stillman, the brand has become synonymous with precision-aged, hand-butched steaks. Here, the experience is adapted for local diners with Halal-certified meat, allowing everyone to savour its signature cuts with ease. Beyond the grill, the restaurant offers an impressive wine list featuring nearly 2,000 labels from around the globe, including a standout range of exclusive American wines seldom seen in Malaysia.
A Sake Masterclass Unveiled The History, Depth, And Flavours of Sake From Kyoto
The masterclass, recently conducted by David Suen at Ronin restaurant in Mont Kiara, showcased a wide variety of sake from breweries and sake makers all based in Kyoto. Suen guided guests through the multi-centuries-old history of sake in Japan, the art and science of sake making, why the rice polishing rate matters, the different taste and aroma profiles of sake, enjoying hot and cold sake, and even a live tour of Yosamusume Brewery. Of course, guests enjoyed plenty of superb sake, including highlights from Tsukino Katsura, Yosamusume Brewery, Kumano Brewery, Haneda Brewery, and Kinshimasamune Brewery.
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