The third edition of the World’s 50 Best Hotels recognized seven of Belmond’s hotels during its annual awards ceremony on October 30, 2025.

A leading authority in the global gastronomy and international drinks scene for 20 years, 50 Best has earned its legitimacy as a compass for the latest and future trends in the industry. The launch of The World’s 50 Best Hotels in 2023 marks the next step in the brand becoming the ultimate curator of the whole consumer experience, from travel and hotels to dining and drinking.

During this third edition celebrating the finest hotel experiences across the world, seven of Belmond’s most emblematic properties were recognized in The Word’s 50 Best Hotels ranking. The Copacabana Palace and The Maroma have been ranked No. 11 and No. 33, respectively, while Hotel Cipriani, Mount Nelson, Hotel das Cataratas, Splendido and Palacio Nazarenas all secured a place in the extended 51-100 list.

Spanning four continents, these rankings reflect Belmond’s major achievements and international presence.

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Maison Chaumet has revealed the creation of the Houbara Haven tiara, designed by Qatari artist Aisha Alattiya, winner of an exclusive tiara project initiated by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani and commissioned by Alfardan Jewellery and Qatar Museums.

The High Jewellery piece was unveiled in fall 2025 during Qatar Creates before being exhibited at M7, the center for innovation in fashion and design in Doha.

Inspired by Qatar’s natural landscape and the pearl diving heritage of the Gulf, the tiara pays tribute to local heritage through motifs that evoke the Houbara bird, the branches of the Awsaj plant, and to the natural pearls for which Chaumet has been renowned since the 19th century. Crafted in white gold, diamonds and natural pearls, it was made in Chaumet’s High Jewellery workshop at 12 Place Vendôme in Paris, requiring over 850 hours of work.

This project underscores Chaumet’s commitment to nurturing emerging talent, and bridging cultural heritage with contemporary creativity. It especially highlights Chaumet’s long tradition of crafting exceptional tiaras, a symbol of elegance, power and preserving exceptional savoir-faire.

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Dior has inaugurated House of Dior New York, located at the corner of 57th Street and Madison Avenue, just steps from the location where Christian Dior established his U.S. subsidiary in 1948.

Designed by architect Peter Marino, this unique flagship store embodies refined French elegance in the heart of the city that never sleeps.

Behind the stone façade with its monumental windows, the boutique’s four floors are bathed in light and soft tones, showcasing the different worlds of Dior, including women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, leather bags, accessories, jewelry, watches, perfumes and Dior Maison, creating a subtle dialogue between heritage and modernity. Exquisite materials and Versailles parquet flooring are joined by iconic creations and art works by renowned artists throughout the store, from a garden by Peter Wirtz to a monumental Colorama staircase installation, retracing the history of Dior through its objects of desire.

A realm of excellence,  the House of Dior New York is presenting exclusive creations and pre-launch products. Artist Anna Weyant reinterprets the Lady Dior bag, while Millefiori and Blue Jardin de Dior motifs blossom on garments. The Bois de Rose jewelry collection introduces exceptional pieces set with precious gemstones,  a new variation of the B27 sneakers makes its debut in a limited-edition of just 47 pairs, and special Dior Maison objects are showcased.

The Dior Spa New York on the top floor is a 400-square-meter haven of peace offering cutting-edge bespoke treatments, the fruit of the Maison’s avant-garde spirit, renowned savoir-faire and unique expertise.  Poetic life-size tableaux in majestic bay windows celebrate Christian Dior’s passion for nature thanks to creations in upcycled textiles from the Ateliers, embodying the alliance of virtuoso creative skills and a commitment to sustainability.

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Louis Vuitton has rolled out a new Travel Campaign, a poetic celebration of journeys through Chinese landscapes.

More than a journey, the Maison’s campaign captures the contemplative essence of travel, where each stage becomes a personal odyssey and an invitation to discover hidden beauty.

Photographed by Alec Soth, renowned for his signature fusion of documentary realism and poetic artistry, the campaign highlights China as a cultural bridge, far beyond familiar narratives. Honored by a Guggenheim Fellowship with over 30 books to his name, Alec Soth reveals lesser-known inspiring panoramas.

The journey begins along the Lijiang River in Guilin with breathtaking lakes mirroring mountain landscapes. Iconic Louis Vuitton pieces – from the Monogram Horizon to the Soft Keepall, the   Alzer luggage to the Coffet Joaillerie and CoffretTrésor – embody the Art of Travel embodied by the Maison since 1854, a sublime alliance of elegance, functionality and exceptional savoir-faire.

Two more destinations, Zhangjiajie and Datong, will enrich the campaign in the coming months, continuing a visual and cultural exploration that melds innovation, heritage and superb craftsmanship.

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Belmond ushers in a new chapter in exceptional slow travel with the official launch of the Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, the first luxury sleeper train across England and Wales.

This incomparable experience celebrates Britain’s timeless rail heritage with a resolutely contemporary spirit, proposing curated three-night itineraries from London through the spectacular landscapes of Cornwall, The Lake District and Wales.

Enchanting excellence informs every detail aboard the train, whose exquisite cabins offer serene sophistication inspired by the colors and textures of the picturesque British landscape. Passengers can relax in the botanically-inspired bar, the social heart of the train, savoring cocktails inspired by apothecaries, along with a selection of artisanal gins and craft beers from the country’s finest distilleries and breweries.

The culinary experience is orchestrated by Michelin-starred chef Simon Rogan, a fervent advocate of sustainable British gastronomy. Created to reflect the natural wealth of the regions through which the train travels, his menus celebrate seasonal and meticulously sourced local ingredients, bringing a memorable authenticity to each meal.

During the day, passengers are invited to discover local culture and history thanks to curated excursions featuring exclusive access to sites.

With the Britannic Explorer, Belmond expands its portfolio of iconic rail experiences in the United Kingdom, joining the British Pullman and the Royal Scotsman.

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Since July 2 Switzerland has been at the heart of football action during the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025.

Hublot, the first luxury watch brand in the world of football, is playing a prominent role as the tournament’s Official Timekeeper. Sixteen teams are competing at eight venues as the Swiss watchmaker times every minute of the competition.

Hublot is omnipresent on the pitch, from giant screens to LED screens and the iconic Big Bang Fourth Official’s Board to announce substitutions and added time. What’s more, match-day officials are wearing the Big Bang Gen3, created exclusively to monitor yellow cards and added time. Players, coaches and pundits will also be seen sporting watches from the Hublot Big Bang collection, including innovative new timepieces introduced to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iconic watch last April.

To embody its engagement, Hublot welcomes Ada Hegerberg, the first winner of the Ballon d’Or Féminin – recognizing  the world’s best female footballer – and Aitana Bonmatí, winner of the Ballon d’Or and the Golden Ball at the 2023 World Cup. Both these Hublot Friends of the Brand will be wearing the Big Bang One Click Joyful Steel Pink and Steel Orange, symbols of boldness and creativity.

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Chaumet chose the sumptuous villa El Bosque in Marbella to reveal its new High Jewelry collection Jewels by Nature during a gala dinner on June 18.

Imbued with Moorish heritage and Andalusian artistry, the luxurious venue was transformed into a theater as the Maison presented its exquisite creations during a runway show.

A host of celebrities and friends of the Maison were on hand, wearing emblematic pieces from the Jewels by Nature collection. Transformable necklaces, sets inspired by the plant kingdom and wondrous plays of volume and color dazzled in creations that showcase Chaumet’s incomparable jewelry excellence and savoir-faire, an enchanting alliance of  nature’s poetry and the technical virtuosity of the Maison’s ateliers.

With Jewels by Nature, Chaumet celebrates the beauty of nature and reaffirms its creativity and bold innovation in the world of high jewelry.

Loewe has opened its new CASA Loewe Shanghai flagship store, located at the heart of the Jing’an district on the central crossroads of Nanjing West and Changde Road.

Loewe has opened its new CASA Loewe Shanghai flagship store, located at in the heart of the Jing’an district, on the central crossroads of Nanjing West and Changde Road. The striking 695 m²  space is the largest Loewe flagship store in Asia, offering a total immersion into its universe, and featuring a complete range of men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods, accessories, eyewear, shoes, jewellery, home scents, and store-specific products.

CASA Loewe Shanghai embodies the house’s singular approach to fashion, design, and art. The striking architecture plays on contrasts with a shimmering gold ceramic façade constructed from tiles that are handcrafted and enamelled in Spain, creating reflective, dynamic ripples of light. Interior shades of white, brown, gold, orange, and green play off marble, brass, glass, and oak. Both minimalist and textured, the space expresses Loewe’s signature fusion of modernity and craft.

Conceived as a vibrant collector’s home, CASA Loewe Shanghai showcases a thoughtfully curated selection of furniture—including Utrecht armchairs by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld and Axel Vervoordt’s serene floating stone tables —plus a selection of works by exceptional artists and artisans. Ceramics by John Ward, woven bamboo pieces by Hafu Matsumoto, and Ernst Gamperl’s oak vessel underline Loewe’s engagement with exquisite craftsmanship in every form. Vibrant paintings by Ken Price and Mahesh Baliga further enhance an immersive experience.

Two additional pieces will later join the store: Japanese ceramicist Takayuki Sakiyama’s stoneware sculpture Chōtō (Listening to the waves), which received a Loewe Foundation Craft Prize special mention in 2021; and Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2022 winner Dahye Jong’s horsehair and stainless steel spheres, commissioned as part of the Loewe Lamps Project (2024).

Moët & Chandon announced the global launch of a limited-edition collection in collaboration with artist Pharrell Williams on March 1st.

This new collaboration for the Maison puts birthday celebrations center stage, inspired by shared values of  collective spirit, optimism and human connection. Moët & Chandon and Pharrell Williams come together to reimagine the birthday experience through the eyes of those who celebrate with you, creating moments that are both universal and deeply personal, where every detail is crafted to honor those who gather to celebrate.

Each day, 22 million people around the world mark their birthdays, a ritual filled with the joy and gratitude of those who make the occasion unforgettable. For this unique collaboration, Moet & Chandon and Pharrell Williams delved into the archives of the House and found that today’s iconic tie on the bottle was a bow in 1889. Symbolizing togetherness, generosity, joy and surprise, the bow becomes a key element of this Limited Edition Collection.

The collection proposes Moët Brut Impérial dressed in Gold, Midnight Blue and Deep Red, as well as white for Nectar Impérial Rosé. The creations are signed by Pharrell with a pearled monogram of his initials,  P.W. The Bow Capsule adorned with pearled beads is crafted by embroiderers Atelier Baqué Molinié. The Jewel Masterpiece,  a 3-liter Jeroboam of Brut Impérial – of which only 30 handcrafted pieces have been made – is available through the Moët Hennessy Private Sales service.

Launched on March 1st, the Moet & Chandon Pharrell Limited Edition Collection is available at selected retail, gastronomy and hotel spaces, in the Moet & Chandon Bars in Epernay, at Harrods in London, and at Kadewe in Berlin.