What’s new in Luxury: Maserati’s convertible, Disney x Balmain & more

Arushi Sakhuja

As the week begins, it’s time to turn a spotlight on all the luxury news that garnered eyeballs. While luxury brands continue to release new cars with the latest technology, fashion brands continue to jump on the bandwagon of collaborations. As we get closer to the Paris Olympics 2024, we see the Indian team’s costume designs being unravelled by design maestro Tarun Tahiliani.

Maserati unveils the convertible GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello

 

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When it comes to luxury news for cars, this brand has secured the top spot. Adding to its phenomenal fleet of cars, Maserati has introduced an all-electric convertible that was built for winemaker Marchesi Antinori. The car is meant to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its red wine, Tignanello. Taking inspiration from the winemaker the new convertible comes in a custom Terra di Tignanello hue and is adorned with bespoke details like copper badges and dark briar wood trim, making it a one-of-a-kind car. The tri-motor powertrain boasts a top speed of 180 and maintains an impressive range of 233.

Fabergé x Gemfields Malaika Egg 

In the world of jewellery, no creation is more sought-after than the iconic Fabergé egg. This week’s luxury news highlights a new collaboration between Fabergé and Gemfields to create the one-of-a-kind Fabergé x Gemfields Malaika Egg. The creation will be revealed in July, the month when the ruby is the birthstone. It is named Malaika, which means angel in Swahili, a language spoken in Mozambique where the rubies were found. The precious egg is adorned with rare rubies set in 18k rose gold, along with white and brown diamonds, pink sapphires, amethysts, and pearls, arranged to resemble an angel’s wings. By turning the pearl ring at the base anti-clockwise, the egg’s blades unfold gradually, evoking the wings of an angel, which inspired the choice of the name Malaika.

Disney X Balmain collaboration

Making it to this week’s luxury news is the collaboration between Disney and the esteemed French fashion house Balmain. They have joined forces to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Academy Award-winning classic The Lion King, and the upcoming release of Mufasa: The Lion King. The Disney x Balmain: The Lion King collection, set to launch on 8, July, is a limited-edition offering of ready-to-wear pieces and accessories for men and women.

Under the visionary direction of Olivier Rousteing, Balmain’s Creative Director, the collection masterfully intertwines Disney’s iconic storytelling with Africa’s rich artisanal traditions. The designs pay homage to the beloved characters and powerful themes that have made The Lion King a timeless masterpiece, while also celebrating a new generation of African talents.

Payal Singhal X Endstate

Luxury India designer, Payal Singhal, announces a first-of-a-kind collaboration with American tech-enabled sneaker brand Endstate. To create the limited-edition sneaker, Endstate co-founder and former Nike and New Balance designer, Stephanie Howard, designed the sneaker to merge east-west and historic-contemporary cultures. Each pair is embedded with Endstate’s ³chip, providing verifiable authenticity as well as unlocking access to exclusive content, offers and events for the sneaker owners with just the tap of their phone.  The sneakers come in two colourways, white and black and silver. Could this be the luxury news update we have been waiting for?

Tarun Tahiliani’s Tasva designs outfits for Team India at the Paris Olympics 

The Paris Olympics 2024 are almost upon us and as the Indian team gets ready to take on the games, Indian Couturier’s brand Tarun Tahiliani’s Tasva has designed the outfits. At the opening ceremony, Team India’s male athletes will wear a kurta bundi set while the female athletes will don an elegant saree with ikat-inspired digitally printed panels in saffron and green, and blue buttonholes representing the Ashoka Chakra, with an ivory base which represents peace and unity. The look is completed with modern trainers adorned with traditional Benares brocade, seamlessly blending tradition with contemporary fashion. “We want our athletes to walk out on the global stage feeling like they are ambassadors of Indian culture and heritage,” said Tarun Tahiliani.