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CNA
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
Franck Muller and #FR2 unveil latest Vanguard Beach Limited Edition in summer hues
Back in 2023, Swiss watchmaker Franck Muller teamed up with provocative Tokyo streetwear label #FR2 for a rather unexpected collab. The result was the #Fr2nck Muller Vanguard watch, a bold timepiece featuring #FR2's signature cheeky rabbits motif, rendered in a sleek, monochromatic colourway. And now, the duo have reunited for a second collaboration. In the spirit of summer, the new #Fr2nck Muller Vanguard Beach Limited Edition ditches the original monochromatic colour scheme for brighter hues, evoking the carefree vibe of sun-soaked days and sea breezes. The palette is also a throwback to the Franck Muller Vanguard Beach collection which was also released in 2023. The #Fr2nck Muller Vanguard Beach Limited Edition comes in three colourways – Heatwave Red, Surf Blue and Tropical Green, each available in just 300 pieces. Creating these vibrant colours was no small feat – glass is first melted at 1,500 degrees Celsius and drawn into extremely fine threads, before being cooled and formed into sheets at 700 degrees Celsius. The sheets are then dipped in special colour baths and compressed into fibreglass composite blocks. The iconic #FR2 rabbits are once again the star of the show, this time engaged in various summer activities – lying under a beach umbrella, relaxing amongst lush vegetation or surfing. As a playful detail, the date window is positioned at 2 o'clock, a clever nod to the '2' in #FR2 and a visual stand-in for the blazing summer sun. The rabbit motif and skeletonised obelisk hands are applied with Super-Luminova to give the dial a luminous glow in the dark at night. The watch is fitted with a nylon strap lined with leather, printed with various details that nod to classic Japanese streetwear aesthetics. Powering the watch is Franck Muller's self-winding MVT 2536-SCDT2H movement.
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Bvlgari's Kada bracelets to Louis Vuitton's autorickshaw bags, India is haute on global luxe runway
Agencies This is an AI-generated image. It's not just Prada that's hotfooting it to the country. From couture to handbags and heels, the luxury market is having an India moment. Add watches, fine art and jewellery to the Prada is being inspired by the Kolhapuri chappal, an autorickshaw was the inspiration for a recent Louis Vuitton handbag that split the internet into the lovers, the haters and the mildly puzzled. Luxury watch brand Franck Muller is planning two Indian editions. Meanwhile, a piece in London fashion designer Robert Wun's latest Haute Couture collection created a buzz last week on social media.'Robert Wun showing a fishtail cocktail lehenga gown was not in my 2025 bingo card,' said popular fashion handle Diet there's been no official reference to the lehenga by the designer brand, the resemblance is uncanny. Wun did not respond to an email seeking brands are increasingly personalising offerings to resonate more deeply with customers, said Pushpa Bector, senior executive director and business head of DLF Retail, which runs Delhi's Emporio mall, home to several luxury labels. 'Brands are curating pieces that reflect local culture, craftsmanship while staying aligned with global luxury standards,' she said. 'Bvlgari's reimagined mangalsutra, Franck Muller's exclusive timepieces, Christian Louboutin's Diwali collection, and Valentino's India-exclusive embroidered VSling bag are examples of how global luxury houses are tailoring their products for the Indian market.'Luxury buyers are emotional about buying bespoke pieces, said Sanjay Mishra, director, India at FM International Watches & Jewellery (Franck Muller).'We will have two India editions coming up this year and one of them is inspired by Ram Navami,' Mishra said.'We will have two India editions coming up this year and one of them is inspired by Ram Navami,' Mishra Muller launched the Vanguard Slim Men in Blue special edition watch in 2023 around the time of the ICC World Cup. All 47 limited edition pieces of the watch that bore 3D embossed indexes in Devnagri were sold reported in April that slowing consumption in China is pushing makers of luxury Swiss watches to sharpen the focus on India, their fastest-growing market globally. Exports of Swiss watches to India grew nearly 30% in the March quarter from the same period in it's not just global brands. Interest in Indian art pieces is hitting records. Sonal Singh, chairman of Christie's India, said the auction house's list of top 10 jewels sold worldwide in the first half of 2025 includes two Mughal curved emerald auction in New York on June 17 realised $14.8 million for three pieces, she added that Christie's had set a new benchmark value for the work of MF Husain and the entire category in March this year.'The sale of Untitled (Gram Yatra) for $13,750,000 was a landmark moment and continues the extraordinary upward trajectory of the modern and contemporary South Asian art market,' she priority is to grow in India, Jean Christophe-Babin, the global CEO of the luxury brand, had told ET last year. Bvlgari launched its first digital boutique in India in an exclusive partnership with Tata CLiQ Luxury last Asthana, CEO of Tata CLiQ, said the brand's Kada bracelet and the mangalsutra, have received an enthusiastic response since the launch. 'Today's India represents a powerful intersection of cultural richness and a digitally savvy, engaged audience,' he said. 'For luxury brands, it offers an opportunity to craft layered narratives that are rooted in local tradition yet resonate with global consumers.'
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Bvlgari's Kada bracelets to Louis Vuitton's autorickshaw bags, India is haute on global luxe runway
It's not just Prada that's hotfooting it to the country. From couture to handbags and heels, the luxury market is having an India moment. Add watches, fine art and jewellery to the list. While Prada is being inspired by the Kolhapuri chappal, an autorickshaw was the inspiration for a recent Louis Vuitton handbag that split the internet into the lovers, the haters and the mildly puzzled. Luxury watch brand Franck Muller is planning two Indian editions. Meanwhile, a piece in London fashion designer Robert Wun's latest Haute Couture collection created a buzz last week on social media. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category MCA others Management Degree Operations Management Leadership Project Management Others Technology Data Analytics Public Policy Finance healthcare Product Management Digital Marketing Artificial Intelligence CXO Healthcare Data Science Cybersecurity MBA PGDM Design Thinking Data Science Skills you'll gain: Programming Proficiency Data Handling & Analysis Cybersecurity Awareness & Skills Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Duration: 24 Months Vellore Institute of Technology VIT Master of Computer Applications Starts on Aug 14, 2024 Get Details 'Robert Wun showing a fishtail cocktail lehenga gown was not in my 2025 bingo card,' said popular fashion handle Diet Sabya. While there's been no official reference to the lehenga by the designer brand, the resemblance is uncanny. Wun did not respond to an email seeking comment. Luxury brands are increasingly personalising offerings to resonate more deeply with customers, said Pushpa Bector, senior executive director and business head of DLF Retail, which runs Delhi's Emporio mall, home to several luxury labels. Live Events 'Brands are curating pieces that reflect local culture, craftsmanship while staying aligned with global luxury standards,' she said. 'Bvlgari's reimagined mangalsutra, Franck Muller's exclusive timepieces, Christian Louboutin's Diwali collection, and Valentino's India-exclusive embroidered VSling bag are examples of how global luxury houses are tailoring their products for the Indian market.' Luxury buyers are emotional about buying bespoke pieces, said Sanjay Mishra, director, India at FM International Watches & Jewellery (Franck Muller). 'We will have two India editions coming up this year and one of them is inspired by Ram Navami,' Mishra said. Auction Action Gains Traction 'We will have two India editions coming up this year and one of them is inspired by Ram Navami,' Mishra said. Franck Muller launched the Vanguard Slim Men in Blue special edition watch in 2023 around the time of the ICC World Cup. All 47 limited edition pieces of the watch that bore 3D embossed indexes in Devnagri were sold out. ET reported in April that slowing consumption in China is pushing makers of luxury Swiss watches to sharpen the focus on India, their fastest-growing market globally. Exports of Swiss watches to India grew nearly 30% in the March quarter from the same period in 2023. And it's not just global brands. Interest in Indian art pieces is hitting records. Sonal Singh, chairman of Christie's India, said the auction house's list of top 10 jewels sold worldwide in the first half of 2025 includes two Mughal curved emerald jewels. The auction in New York on June 17 realised $14.8 million for three pieces, she said. Singh added that Christie's had set a new benchmark value for the work of MF Husain and the entire category in March this year. 'The sale of Untitled (Gram Yatra) for $13,750,000 was a landmark moment and continues the extraordinary upward trajectory of the modern and contemporary South Asian art market,' she said. Bvlgari's priority is to grow in India, Jean Christophe-Babin, the global CEO of the luxury brand, had told ET last year. Bvlgari launched its first digital boutique in India in an exclusive partnership with Tata CLiQ Luxury last year. Gopal Asthana, CEO of Tata CLiQ, said the brand's Kada bracelet and the mangalsutra, have received an enthusiastic response since the launch. 'Today's India represents a powerful intersection of cultural richness and a digitally savvy, engaged audience,' he said. 'For luxury brands, it offers an opportunity to craft layered narratives that are rooted in local tradition yet resonate with global consumers.'
Zawya
10-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Permasteelisa Gartner wins facade contract for Dubai tower
UAE - Permasteelisa Gartner Middle East, a part of leading international façade specialist Permasteelisa Group, has been appointed by London Gate to provide design and engineering services as well as manufacture and installation of 60,000 sqm of bespoke unitised façade on its key project - Franck Muller Aeternitas Tower, Dubai. The contract award came following a direct request from London Gate for Permasteelisa Gartner Middle East to be the preferred façade contractor of choice, said the company in a statement. Permasteelisa Gartner said the design of Aeternitas Tower, inspired by the intricate sophistication of the iconic Aeternitas Mega watch by Franck Muller, will be the tallest branded residential tower in the world at 450m – and the clock will be the highest! It is located centrally, with views to rival all apartments in Dubai Marina, overlooking Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Residence and Ain Dubai. Permasteelisa Gartner Middle East said the design work had already commenced, with completion expected in July 2027. Once completed, the tower will boast 649 units, with a mix of one- to three-bedroom apartments, in addition to villa and mansion duplexes. With housekeeping, a concierge service, and a 24-hour valet and porter, residents will have access to hotel-like services and facilities, but with the privacy and comfort of home. Shared amenities range from health facilities, including a gym, padel court, spa, yoga studio and swimming pool, to cultural spaces such as a cinema, music room and library, said the statement. Alessio De Mitri, Executive General Manager for the region, said: "We are delighted to have been appointed as the specialist façade contractor on this prestigious scheme." "Permasteelisa Group began working in the Middle East in 2006 and since then we have completed over 50 projects, including many iconic buildings in UAE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The Franck Muller Aeternitas Tower will be a fantastic addition to our already impressive portfolio," he stated. Permasteelisa Gartner Middle East has bases in Dubai, Riyadh and Doha, from which industry-leading façade design and engineering is being offered along with the FaçadeCare expertise to protect, maintain and enhance core assets through managed, tailored programmes of inspection and maintenance.
Time Out Dubai
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Dubai is getting a record-breaking luxury clock tower
Dubai has plenty of beautiful, record-breaking high rises. And the emirate is all set to get another – the tallest residential clock tower in the world. The project is a collaboration between premium real estate developer London Gate and Franck Muller, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer, and is set to soar at around 450m once built. It will include a 60,000 square metre bespoke façade inspired by Frank Muller's extremely intricate Aeternitas watch. The unitised façade of the clock tower will be designed, engineered, manufactured and installed by Permasteelisa Group. Work on this one has already begun. Once opened, it will also be the world's tallest branded residential tower. Franck Muller Aeternitas Tower Dubai (Credit: Supplied) Frank Muller Aeternitas Tower is expected to open in the Dubai Marina in 2027 and feature 649 branded residences, ranging from one-bedroom apartments to sprawling mansion duplexes. The tower will be centrally located and overlook Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Residences and Ain Dubai. Shared amenities will include a gym, padel court, spa, yoga studio, swimming pool, cinema, music room and library. Alessio De Mitri, Executive General Manager of Permasteelisa Group explained that the company has worked on several iconic regional buildings such as Coca-Cola Arena. He said: 'We are delighted to have been appointed as the specialist façade contractor on this prestigious scheme. 'Permasteelisa Group began working in the Middle East in 2006 and since then we have completed over 50 projects, including many iconic buildings in UAE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Qatar. 'The Franck Muller Aeternitas Tower will be a fantastic addition to our already impressive portfolio.' Life in Dubai Direct flights from Dubai: All the brilliant places to explore So many options, so little time In pictures: Dubai then and now See just how much the city has changed through the decades 112 best things to do in Dubai in 2025 Everything to tick off your Dubai bucket list
