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Luxury brands

Stars like Blackpink’s Jennie shine, clothes dazzle in Chanel’s butterfly-inspired Paris show

Models present creations by designer Matthieu Blazy as part of his Fall/Winter 2026/2027 Women's ready-to-wear collection show for fashion house Chanel during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, March 9, 2026.
Models present creations by designer Matthieu Blazy as part of his Fall/Winter 2026/2027 Women's ready-to-wear collection show for fashion house Chanel during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, March 9, 2026.

‘Anyone who hates me or the brand can call me’: Hublot CEO on critics, BTS’ Jungkook and new directions

Hublot’s courtship of Jungkook (right) took about 18 months, beginning just weeks after Mr Tornare (left) joined the brand in September 2024.
Hublot’s courtship of Jungkook (right) took about 18 months, beginning just weeks after Mr Tornare (left) joined the brand in September 2024.

New Zealand reopens luxury housing market as rich foreigners eye safe havens

Starting March 6, holders of the country’s so-called golden visas will be allowed to buy or build homes worth at least NZ$5 million (S$3.8 million).
Starting March 6, holders of the country’s so-called golden visas will be allowed to buy or build homes worth at least NZ$5 million (S$3.8 million).

Law professor David Tan donates 82 designer jackets worth over $350k to S’pore’s National Collection

Law professor and collector of luxury jackets David Tan with some of the 80 of his 300 jackets that his donating to the National Museum, which plans to stage an exhibition of some of these jackets in 2027, photographed before the archival specialists arrived at his home to collect the jackets on Feb 24, 2026.
Law professor and collector of luxury jackets David Tan with some of the 80 of his 300 jackets that his donating to the National Museum, which plans to stage an exhibition of some of these jackets in 2027, photographed before the archival specialists arrived at his home to collect the jackets on Feb 24, 2026.

Tick Talk

Jumping hours, cosmic light: Bold new releases from Audemars Piguet, Urwerk, Tissot and others

Audemars Piguet Neo Frame Jumping Hour (left) and Ulyssee Nardin Freak X Gumball 3000 Edition 2.
Audemars Piguet Neo Frame Jumping Hour (left) and Ulyssee Nardin Freak X Gumball 3000 Edition 2.

Singaporean bookbinder Adelene Koh is finalist for Loewe Foundation Craft Prize

Adelene Koh is the only Singaporean finalist for the Loewe Craft Prize (2026) and the second since Ashley Yeo in 2018.
Adelene Koh is the only Singaporean finalist for the Loewe Craft Prize (2026) and the second since Ashley Yeo in 2018.

Gen Z shoppers are spending more on items that they can ‘show off’

Those aged 14 to 29 are hyper-aware that the stuff they buy and show off is subject to immediate scrutiny.
Those aged 14 to 29 are hyper-aware that the stuff they buy and show off is subject to immediate scrutiny.

Indonesia seals Tiffany stores on suspicion of illegal imports

Indonesia has sealed three Tiffany & Co stores in Jakarta on suspicion of import violations.
Indonesia has sealed three Tiffany & Co stores in Jakarta on suspicion of import violations.

Horse-picious luxury: See the bags and clothes global brands are trotting out for CNY

(Clockwise from left) The Diesel cotton stretch T-shirt featuring a wild horse, MCM Year of the Horse Aren bags and Chloe Baby fit logo T-shirt in chine jersey.
(Clockwise from left) The Diesel cotton stretch T-shirt featuring a wild horse, MCM Year of the Horse Aren bags and Chloe Baby fit logo T-shirt in chine jersey.

Is K-pop boy band BTS’ Jungkook the new global ambassador for Hublot?

BTS fans are speculating that Jungkook is Hublot's next global ambassador after it dropped an Instagram teaser on Feb 10 showing the silhouette of a man.
BTS fans are speculating that Jungkook is Hublot's next global ambassador after it dropped an Instagram teaser on Feb 10 showing the silhouette of a man.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.