Arushi Sakhuja
This week’s news wrap has something for everyone, from Balmain and Pokémon’s fashion collaboration to Mont Blanc’s legendary red fragrance to Louis Vuitton’s Tambour Twenty. But that’s not all! A few luxury auctions too have caught our fancy with jaw-dropping prices. Scroll on for all the luxury updates you might have missed this week.
One of Bugatti’s birthday-edition Chiron Sport 110 Ans is being auctioned
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Only 20 of Bugatti’s birthday-edition Chiron Sport Ans supercars were made in honour of Bugatti’s 110th Anniversary. Now, one is up for sale through RM Sotheby’s and is expected to be more than $3.26 million (the hypercar’s original cost). The luxury Chiron Sport 110 Ans is arguably the most desirable variant of Chiron. This car is the first of its kind to be offered publicly in the United States.
A miniature bottle of James McArthur’s single malt scotch whisky auctioned for $ 8,000
The world’s rarest single malt miniature bottle was auctioned for $8,000 making it one of the most expensive single malts auctioned. In 2019, a single 700-ml bottle sold for nearly $2m. Recently, the auction sold a pair of miniatures for over US$8,000 each. It was at the Islay Whiskey Auction, that a 72-year-old single malt bottle from James MacArthur’s Malt Mill was auctioned. The whiskey has been preserved since 1990 but was distilled in 1959 making this a one-of-its-kind in the luxury world.
Louis Vuitton unveils the Tambour Twenty
Bold and innovative, the LV Tambour has established itself as a true icon and a statement of fine watchmaking and luxury. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Tambour, the Maison unveiled an exclusive commemorative chronograph model: the Tambour Twenty. The limited edition of 200 pieces pays tribute to the original Tambour by reprising the iconic codes that made it an icon of watchmaking design.
Mont Blanc launches Legend Red, a fragrance on its 10-year anniversary
To celebrate its 10-year anniversary luxury brand, Mont Blanc has launched a luxury EDP for men Legend Red in collaboration with James Seah. Encapsulated in a sleek red bottle, the red colour pays homage to the brand’s legacy. It embodies the energetic freshness of blood orange, the aroma of sage and the warmth of Mahogany wood.
Balmain and Pokémon come together for a unique collaboration
This week luxury house Balmain announced a collaboration with Pokémon, making it the latters first ever luxury collab. Featuring vibrant colours in the brand’s signature Labyrinth print and pops of yellow the Balmain x Pokémon collection features clothing, accessories and footwear littered with the franchise’s iconography on signature Balmain pieces you’ll love. From slouched hoodies, sweats, jackets, oversized tops and bottoms to sleek sneakers and backpacks, the collection is casual and laidback. Being effortless and clever, the pieces channel the bold graphic treatment that one immediately recognizes as Pokémon.
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